Energy Systems Group

Building Automation Controls Technician

LocationFayetteville, NC
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

ENERGY SYSTEMS GROUP® is hiring Building Automation Controls Technicians to join our Operations Services team located at our Fort Liberty Facility in Fayetteville, North Carolina. This position is onsite.

The Building Automation Controls Technician is responsible for the troubleshooting, installation, repair and maintenance of HVAC controls and building systems. This individual’s role will leverage their knowledge of HVAC systems and components to provide technical support to field mechanics. Candidate shall possess working knowledge of both construction and service of operations, as well as a working knowledge of computer maintenance and repair.

The essential functions of the position include:

The Controls Technician will operate and maintain one or more different control systems, provide support to mechanics and operators as well as provide customer service to building occupants
Duties involve:
+ Troubleshoot & repair electrical wiring, relay logic, control/safety circuits, and electronic boards + Adjusting controls to insure safe and efficient operation of the systems + Install, program and start-up new building automation equipment (As Needed) + Interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawing as well as construction blueprints + Recognize and respond to customer needs by completing preventative maintenance, repair, replacement or adjustment of controls systems as required in a timely and efficient manner + Perform all other duties as deemed + Above all work safely and comply with all OSHA regulations
Maintain control systems including but not limited to servers, operator station, and mobile visualization software
Install, repair, maintain and adjust the indicating, recording, telemetering, and controlling instruments used to measure and control variable such as pressure, flow, temperature, motion, force, and chemical composition, using hand tools and precision instruments
Support responsibilities may include software installation and configuration; performing technical, operational, and training support to users of personal computers onsite; troubleshooting computer problems, coordinating with IT Department to address needed repairs and computer system problems
Maintain master building automation display screens, and all associated programming, building layouts update control points as needed
Ability to work after hours for service/emergency calls to maintain working equipment
Communicate with supervisors/management as to job progress and issues of assigned work
Responsible for safe work practices and implementation of operational excellent
Conduct Job Safety Analysis as required
Use and ensure good condition of all personal protective equipment
Adjust and repair final control mechanisms, such as automatically controlled valves or positioners, and calibrate instruments according to established standards
Replaces defective breaker controls, thermostats, switches, fuses, and electrical wiring to repair installed units
Install, test, repair, and/or troubleshoot stand-alone PCs, PCs linked to networks, printers, and other computer peripherals
Enforce all safety requirements including, but not limited to:
+ Issues work permits in compliance with safe work practices and ensures contractor safety + Perform random security inspections and various security checks around the plants + Perform Lockout/Tagout of all facility equipment + Work in confined spaces and perform confined space entry + Wear a Fall Protection when conditions require + Operate a man lift or scissor lift and fork lift safely + Use appropriate PPE at all times + Above all work safely and comply with all OSHA regulations
Perform other duties as deemed necessary by management
Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record


Your background includes:

Three to six (3-6) years in building automation and instrumentation field. Experience with mechanical/HVAC systems
High school degree, vocational/technical training school
Experience working with Bacnet communication protocol
Knowledge of network architecture


A bonus to have:

5 years of related experience in the Energy Services, Performance Contracting, and/or HVAC Industry
2 years of experience with Delta controls; Knowledge of GCL programming language
OSHA 30 Training
Bachelors of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering


What we bring to you:

Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
Comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance plans and wellness plans for employee and your family
Life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and supplemental benefits
401(k) Savings Plan
Nine Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation and Personal/Sick Leave
Paid Parental Leave for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child/children
Highly competitive salaries and incentive structure


We want you to know:

ESG is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We value talent and understand that our colleagues allow us the opportunity to deliver an exceptional customer experience. We achieve our goals through teamwork and conduct our business with integrity. Join our world-class team to provide safe, reliable innovative energy efficiency and infrastructure solutions for K-12 schools and universities to local, state and federal government agencies and more.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.


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