CONTROLS TECHNICIAN

Job summary

Test, program, start up, maintain, and troubleshoot building automation and access control systems across the company’s properties. Coordinate commissioning and corrective work with clients, colleagues, contractors, and subcontractors, while maintaining documentation and following occupational health and safety requirements.

Job details

Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Rank Group is a full-service real estate firm, providing services such as property development, construction, property management, property maintenance, space design and planning. We thrive on building mutually open and honest relationships with our clients in all our projects, which is evidenced by our many long-standing relationships. With over 4 decades of experience and success, Rank Group has developed, owns and manages more than 5 million square feet of space, with over 500 clients spread over commercial, industrial, retail and multi-residential properties across Atlantic Canada. Rank Group is currently seeking a Controls Technician to join our team. The Controls Technician will be responsible for testing, programming, starting up, and preventative maintenance of the Building Automation Systems (BAS) within the company’s portfolio. Responsibilities Identifying and diagnosing BAS operational and control issues, recommending appropriate corrective actions; Meeting with tenants and clients regarding BAS issues and remedial actions, if required; Working closely with the Chief Building Engineer to ensure the Access Control System functions properly; Diagnosing issues with the Access Control System and recommend appropriate actions; Working closely with subcontractors and subtrades as required; Performing software/hardware calibration required for proper equipment and system operation; Reporting any BAS deficiencies between design build documents and actuals; Liaising with contractors to commission and startup the Building Automation Systems for any new builds; Completing project commissioning documentation for owner if required; Maintaining on‐going project as‐built documentation; Assisting the Chief or Owner if equipment trending is required; Providing training and information to colleagues on BAS to ensure appropriate levels of cross-training; Working safely and in adherence to all OH&S legislation and regulations; Reporting unusual situations to the Chief Building Engineer; Maintaining clear and orderly work areas. Qualifications 2+ years of commercial controls experience, including HVAC systems, DDC systems, software, and device calibration; Relevant technical degree or diploma; Knowledge of Distech controls systems would be a strong asset; Excellent communication, customer service skills and team player; Outstanding organizational and time management skills; Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. Valid driver’s license What We Offer Competitive salary Health/dental benefits GRRSP matching program Goodlife Fitness discount Pizza Fridays every month Opportunity to be part of a growing company doing exciting things in the city of Halifax How To Apply Please send resume to jobs@rankgroup.ca with subject line: Controls Tech. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for a pre-screen will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Test, program, start up, maintain, and troubleshoot building automation and access control systems across the company’s properties. Coordinate commissioning and corrective work with clients, colleagues, contractors, and subcontractors, while maintaining documentation and following occupational health and safety requirements.

Requirements

Requires at least two years of commercial controls experience, including HVAC, DDC systems, software, and device calibration, along with a relevant technical degree or diploma. Distech controls knowledge is an asset; candidates should also have strong communication, customer service, teamwork, organizational, and time-management skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and a valid driver’s license.

Benefits

• Health and Dental Benefits • GRRSP Matching Program • GoodLife Fitness Discount • Monthly Pizza Fridays

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Technical Documentation · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Building Automation Systems
• HVAC Systems
• Direct Digital Control Systems
• BAS Troubleshooting
• System Programming
• Preventative Maintenance
• Access Control Systems
• Software and Hardware Calibration
• System Commissioning
• Technical Documentation
• Equipment Trending
• Microsoft Office
• Communication
• Customer Service
• Organization
• Time Management

Job areas

• Engineering
• Trades
• Construction
• Technology
• Security & Safety