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Hoffman & Hoffman, Inc. · 4 months ago

HVAC Controls Field Engineer

Nashville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Hoffman & Hoffman Inc is seeking an HVAC Controls Field Engineer who will commission and program DDC systems by following established procedures and guidelines. The role involves organizing commissioning projects, directing electrical subcontractors, and ensuring system operability while maintaining project documentation and contributing to team efforts.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Organizes commissioning projects by: accepting projects from project management; analyzing commissioning workload timelines; understanding project requirements, sequence of operation, programming and system type; and conferring and collaborating with other members of engineering and programming team

Directs electrical subcontractors by: prioritizing areas of completion; answering questions to assure proper installation; enforcing proper installation methods; and verifying proper installation

Completes commissioning projects by: organizing, prioritizing and scheduling start-up assignments; coordinating with programming for needed modifications and corrections for DC and Displays; organizing turnover to Project Manager for project close-out; and following up on work results

Communicates project information by: updating Project Managers and Construction Coordinator as to construction progress; updating any project deadline information; advising as to any changes in schedule or change orders; and logging daily work in a project manual or work diary

Achieves financial objectives by: cooperating with Ops management team in reviewing monthly job labor costs reports as needed; initiating corrective actions as directed

Ensures proper system operability by: assisting in an on-site performance verification ('Big Picture Checkout') with the HBT engineer to verify the system is functioning as it was designed

Maintains industry technical knowledge by: attending educational workshops; reviewing industry publications; reviewing dealer Intranets, maintaining knowledge on proper electrical and mechanical installation methods; and reviewing product specifications and catalogs on project material

Maintains project documentation by: updating Gray Book for wiring diagrams and sequence changes; maintaining current DDC program and Displays; maintaining project commissioning sheets; collaborating with Project Managers and Programmers to assure that current documentation is accurately and promptly transmitted from the field

Contributes to team effort by leading by example, initiating an open and positive attitude; preparing for and attending training meetings; assisting in the training of new employees; sharing technical information with associates; and accomplishing related results as needed

Completes field level integrations by: staying abreast of integration platforms. Proficient with ModBus, BACnet, LON, OPC, etc. using such software as Tridium, Fieldserver, etc. while knowledgeable with protocol packages such as ModScan, Wireshark and the like