Commissioning Controls Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

Validation of the installation, operation, and performance of a buildings HVAC BAS (Building Automation System) in association, and with the support of, the construction team. Provide proposal and scope reviews, as well as submittal and sequence reviews, in accordance with the engineered contract documents. Support construction team in planning and coordinating startup and controls activities, as well as verification of controls contractor work progress. Assist in technical RFI development, recommendations and solutions with the project and engineering teams. Provide support as needed for the functional performance testing of all equipment and systems as required on project. Provide support for connecting analytics hardware, software, and programming to the BAS.

What you’ll do:

1. Understand customer expectations and Brandt’s scope of service.
2. Review proposals from controls sub-contractor for scope, compatibility, completeness and provide fed back to project management team.
3. Review and coordinate sequence of operation of engineered contract documents and controls subcontractor submittal.
4. Assist and support project management team in coordination of controls contractor with project schedule, deficiencies, planning and implementation of all controls related work.
5. As required Install, wire, remove, maintain, and repair HVAC Building Automation Systems and related equipment.
6. Troubleshoot control Make repairs as needed.
7. Provide Functional Performance Testing for validation of sequences of
8. Support and coordinate with third party commission agent for controls related testing and or functional performance testing.
9. Produce trends and analyze data for system issue and provide recommendations for corrections and/or improvements.
10. Complete all required paperwork in a timely and professional.
11. Assist pre-construction team with customer scope development, technical analysis/support for retrofits, upgrades and/or enhancements to existing equipment.
12. Perform all work within the confines of Brandt’s safety rules and regulations.
13. Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• Ability to read blueprints, layout plans and controls wiring diagrams.
• Proficient at inspecting, troubleshooting, and making repairs on building automation systems controllers to end devices.
  • Damper and Valve Actuators
  • Sensors and transmitters (ie. Temp, Humd, CO2, Flow, Pressure, )
  • Equipment: Chillers, Boilers, Pumps, AHU’s, Cooling Towers, RTU’s, Fans
  • VAV and Fan Power boxes
  • VFD’s
• Solid understanding of HVAC systems and Sequences of Operations
• Ability to effectively manage time and complete delegated work within specified timeframe.
• Ability to read and interpret job specifications and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to work within precise standards of accuracy.
• Ability and willingness to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to successfully pass pre-employment drug-screen and physical tests.
• Must be available to be on stand-by or work during evenings, weekends, and holidays.

What you bring to the table:

• 2 Year associate degree and/or successful completion of appropriate trade/technical training program.
• OSHA-10 certification (if not currently certified, must be obtained within six (6) months from date of hire)
• Valid Texas Driver License and clean driving record

YOU Matter

The Brandt Companies were created under the leadership of Barry Moore and Mark Zilbermann in an ever-expanding quest to provide our clients with on-time, in-budget construction service, complete commissioning assistance, and long-term facilities maintenance. We expanded into HVAC service and full-service MEP operations. In the 2010s, Brandt established the industrial division focusing directly on the unique needs of industrial clients. Expanding on the growing industrial market, Brandt acquired Hilbig Services in 2018.

BRANDT TODAY

In 2022, Brandt was acquired by Southland Industries. This acquisition aligned with Brandt’s goal to become a truly national company that can better serve our customers, increase our industry influence towards more collaborative delivery approaches, and create additional opportunities for our employees.

With offices in all of the major Texas cities and over $700 million in annual revenues, Brandt has established itself as the largest mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractor in the state. With in-house capabilities that start with build/design, construction and commissioning and end up in service, Brandt works every day to provide the solutions and service to meet your ever-changing needs.

PEOPLE FIRST: BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN

At Southland we aspire to build a workforce that’s as diverse as the people who occupy the buildings we design, build and maintain. Building talent by design is our intentional approach to creating a truly safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, empowers professional achievement, and where people are treated with respect at all levels.

If you’re someone with a true passion for our industry, a life-long learner, with high accountability and a drive for results we’re looking for you! At Southland, we hire problem solvers that are focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that will have an impact wider than their own job. We thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you’ll feel engaged, challenged, and valued.

If you’re ready for the next big step in your career and want a career full of fun and excitement and to be a part of a fast-paced growing company, then JOIN our team and become a part of an organization that values PEOPLE , SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY.

Benefits:

As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family:

• 401(k) Plan
• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Insurance
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
• Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave
• Numerous training opportunities and company-paid membership for professional associations and licenses

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Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

****All employment offers are contingent upon successful, drug tests, background checks and professional reference checks. ****

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