Bartingale Mechanical is seeking a team-oriented, detailed, and collaborative individual to fill our Building Automation Lead Technician position.  The ideal candidate is looking to work with the leading Plumbing and HVAC contractor in the region, building relationships, interacting with customers, and providing RFP information to help develop and grow our client base.  This person has initiative, self-discipline, and a strong work ethic – and this role provides an exciting opportunity for someone interested in growing their career with Bartingale Mechanical. This is a union position.

Job Summary:

Building Automation Lead Technician position is responsible for implementation of quality building automation control practices utilizing technical proficiency developed through formal training, experience, and execution of assigned tasks. Adherence to company standards with dedication to performance, quality, and customer satisfaction are required.

Experience/Education Requirements:

• Education
  • 4-year College Engineering Degree (HVAC/Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial)
  • Or 2-year Associate Degree (HVAC/Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial)
  • Or 1-year Technical Diploma (HVAC/Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial)
  • Or equivalent work experience
• Experience
  • Knowledge and Experience with the Tridium Niagara Platform
    • Niagara4 Certification highly preferred
  • Experience with Distech Controls is highly preferred
  • Experience with leading building automation projects through all phases of implementation
  • Information Technology (networking) experience is highly preferred
  • Experience with Trane, Johnson Controls, Alerton, Automated Logic, and Siemens are preferred
• Preferred Skills
  • Organizational skills
    • Ability to handle multiple assignments
    • Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and efficiently
  • Microsoft Office Proficiency
    • Outlook, Excel, Visio, Word, Teams
  • Advanced Customer Service skills
  • Advanced verbal and written Communication skills
  • Knowledge of Industry Standards and Codes
    • ASHRAE, NFPA, UL, NEC, and Wisconsin State Administrative Codes for HVAC
  • Strong knowledge of electrical and construction safety practices and requirements 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To successfully perform this job, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty to an acceptable level.

• Create and install control logic in compliance with company standards and project specifications
• Oversight of systems installation subcontractor for adherence to company standards, project specifications, and systems design
• Be the onsite project lead for systems checkout, commissioning, and closeout
• Create, duplicate, adjust, and commission graphical user interface in accordance with project requirements
• Maintain accurate system installation checkout and as-built documentation
• Manage materials necessary to complete assigned projects
• Analyze automation systems operations for adherence to sequence and implement improvements as necessary
• Proficiency with electrical principals and safety in high and low voltage applications
• Extensive working knowledge of HVAC systems and their control sequences
• Ability to interpret HVAC sequences and create appropriate programming logic
• Assist Systems design team with technical proficiency as related to control systems architecture
• Be proficient with information technology networking for successful deployment of automation systems on existing networks
• Provide accurate assessment of project status and report progress to the team
• Develop and maintain positive co-worker and customer relationships
• Be involved in the team effort of constant process evaluation and improvement
• Assist other team members with technical support as needed to execute projects
• Maintain an awareness of industry technological advances and help implement new solutions
• Prepare correspondence, letters, emails, and verbal communications to company standards
• Provide technical proficiency to assist clients with software, hardware, and networking solutions
• Assist in mentoring and developing entry level employees
• Assist with estimating, design, and project change orders
• Assist with the creating project proposals when necessary
• Be scheduled for on-call rotation for after-hours service calls
• Additional Duties may be assigned

About us: 

 Bartingale Mechanical is one of the premiere Plumbing & HVAC contractors in Wisconsin. Our business is headquartered in Eau Claire and serves most of Western Wisconsin.

 Our mission is to provide top quality plumbing, HVAC, and temperature control services to residential and commercial customers. We pride ourselves in working for the best customers in Wisconsin, who call us for all their mechanical projects. We provide top notch air conditioning, heating, refrigeration, and building automation services utilizing the best tools and products available on the market.

 REQ # 2021-12-JA-90