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The Tri-M Group, LLC · 3 months ago

Start Up Technician, Building Automation Systems

Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$38/hr - $43/hr

4+ years exp

The Tri-M Group, LLC is an employee-owned company focused on delivering quality commercial electrical services. The Start Up Technician will prepare building automation systems for acceptance testing and independently perform start-up activities on all projects.

Building MaterialConsumer ElectronicsElectronicsReal Estate

No H1B

Responsibilities

Complies with and ensures compliance with all Tri-M safety policies and procedures

Complies with and ensures compliance with all Tri-M employment policies and procedures including standards of conduct and appearance to reflect positively on the Company

Tests building automation systems for proper hardware/software operation prior to customer acceptance

Assists engineers with control functions

Completes all necessary paperwork including checkout sheets, job journals, material requisitions, material repair forms and timesheets

Reads and interprets schematics, BAS diagrams, and blueprints

Retro-fits existing control systems to new BAS controls

Conducts start-up testing of motor control systems and variable speed drives

Troubleshoots installation related problems

Starts up electrical systems (i.e. CCTV, security, etc.)

Conducts appropriate on the job skills training of Start-up Techs 1, 2 and 3

Safeguards and maintains Tri-M equipment, material, tools, and vehicles

Participates in the on-call rotation

Qualification

Building Automation SystemsElectrical Systems InstallationTroubleshooting SkillsComputer LiteracyCustomer Relations SkillsWork EthicAttention to DetailTeamwork

Required

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization

High school diploma or equivalency

Four (4) years field experience with electrical/mechanical systems installation or 2-year electrical/mechanical degree

Satisfactorily performs tasks at or above Start up Technician III

Good work ethic, self-starter with good attention to details

Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Above average math/logic skills

Good customer relations skills

Intermediate level computer literacy including word processing, data entry, and processing emails

Confident and decisive with ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines as part of a team

Ability and willingness to successfully complete Company required training

Must have reliable transportation to and from the assigned work location/office

Must maintain a valid driver's license and good driving record

Must purchase Company required personal tools (see attached list) and maintain in good condition

Ability and willingness to drive company vehicles as needed

Ability and willingness to travel regionally to jobsites as needed

Working 40 hours/week, scheduled in 8-to-10-hour shifts

Standing and climbing 4 to 6 hours/day

Kneeling, lifting, reaching above shoulders, and bending 4 to 5 hours/day

Twisting (180°) and walking 2 to 3 hours/day

Squatting and sitting 1 to 2 hours/day

Lifting weights of 0 to 75 lbs. at the following frequencies: continuous lifting of 10 to 35 lbs.; frequent lifting of 35 to 50 lbs.; occasional lifting of 50 to 75 lbs.; sizes & shapes of objects vary from concrete blocks to cylinders to 10' lengths of metallic conduit and 20' lengths of PVC conduit; average carry requirements, 60 lbs. for 40'

Ability to lift from floor to above shoulder

Repetitive use of hands includes continuous grasping up to 50 lbs.; frequent pushing and pulling of 50 to 75 lbs.; and fine motor coordination for receptacle installation and wire terminations

Repetitive use of feet is required for operating heavy equipment, conduit benders and vertical climbing

Vision adequate for blueprint reading and color coding for wire identification

Balance adequate for continuous climbing of ladders, scaffolds, and lifts and for working from heights

Environmental factors may include working in temperature extremes of 0° F to 100° F up to 8 hours inside or outside and atmospheric exposure to dust, gases, fumes, and odors within the Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL)

Special hazards include exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and potentially explosive hazards

Personal protective equipment includes use of hard hat, safety glasses, protected-toe boots, and appropriate gloves for the task. Equipment on an 'as needed' basis may include fall protection, dust mask, respirator, hearing protection, arc flash protective gear, and dielectrically insulated gloves and/or sleeves, etc