Control Technician
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About the Role
Carrier seeks a Control Technician to design, program, commission, and troubleshoot Building Management Systems (BMS) and HVAC control systems. The role requires a diploma or degree in engineering, 5-7 years of experience, and expertise in DDC/PLC programming and communication protocols like BACnet and Modbus.
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Responsibilities
- Review project specifications, mechanical drawings, electrical drawings, and customer standards to develop control system designs and documentation
- Prepare material and technical submittals including Data Point Schedules, Control Schematics, Sequences of Operation, Project Schedules, and Technical Documentation
- Develop and write sequences of operation based on HVAC and Building Automation System (BAS) principles
- Program, configure, and commission DDC and PLC based control systems
- Integrate systems using industry standard communication protocols such as BACnet/IP, BACnet MSTP, Modbus, TCP/IP, and ARCNET
- Troubleshoot complex site issues related to wiring, cabling, field devices, controller programming, and HVAC control applications
- Develop and configure BAS graphical interfaces and equipment graphics
- Conduct testing, commissioning, and successful demonstrations of BAS and connected systems to clients
- Ensure compliance with project Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) requirements and maintain relevant documentation
- Prepare project closeout and handover documentation, including Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Manuals
- Coordinate design and technical requirements with Sales, Applications, and Operations teams
- Attend internal and external project meetings with customers, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders
Requirements
- Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering or related discipline
- Minimum 5 7 years of relevant experience in HVAC Controls, BMS, DDC, or PLC programming
- Strong knowledge of HVAC control systems, BAS/BMS solutions, and Chiller Plant Management systems
- Experience with control system design, commissioning, and troubleshooting
- Knowledge of industry communication protocols including BACnet, Modbus, TCP/IP, MSTP, and ARCNET
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, Visio, and Microsoft Office applications
- Understanding of Total Quality Management (TQM), ISO processes, and procedures
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem solving skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within project teams
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Job Summary
- The Control Technician is responsible for the design, programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, and documentation of Building Management Systems (BMS), HVAC control systems, and DDC/PLC based solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Review project specifications, mechanical drawings, electrical drawings, and customer standards to develop control system designs and documentation.
- Prepare material and technical submittals, including Data Point Schedules, Control Schematics, Sequences of Operation, Project Schedules, and Technical Documentation.
- Develop and write sequences of operation based on HVAC and Building Automation System (BAS) principles.
- Program, configure, and commission DDC and PLC based control systems.
- Integrate systems using industry standard communication protocols such as BACnet/IP, BACnet MSTP, Modbus, TCP/IP, and ARCNET.
- Troubleshoot complex site issues related to wiring, cabling, field devices, controller programming, and HVAC control applications.
- Understand DDC panel wiring and functionality to implement and verify control strategies.
- Develop and configure BAS graphical interfaces and equipment graphics.
- Conduct testing, commissioning, and successful demonstrations of BAS and connected systems to clients.
- Ensure compliance with project Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) requirements and maintain relevant documentation.
- Prepare project closeout and handover documentation, including Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Manuals.
- Coordinate design and technical requirements with Sales, Applications, and Operations teams.
Qualifications & Experience
- Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience in HVAC Controls, Building Management Systems (BMS), DDC, or PLC programming.
- Strong knowledge of HVAC control systems, BAS/BMS solutions, and Chiller Plant Management systems.
- Experience with control system design, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of industry communication protocols including BACnet, Modbus, TCP/IP, MSTP, and ARCNET.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, Visio, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Understanding of Total Quality Management (TQM), ISO processes, and procedures.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within project teams.
Skills & Competencies
- HVAC Controls & Building Automation Systems
- DDC/PLC Programming
- System Integration & Networking
- Technical Documentation & Reporting
- Commissioning & Troubleshooting
- Customer Relationship Management
- Project Coordination
- HSE Compliance
- Teamwork and Communication
Our Commitment to You
- At Carrier, our greatest assets are the expertise, creativity, and passion of our employees. We strive to provide a workplace that attracts, develops, and retains the best talent, fosters collaboration, and drives innovation to serve our customers better.
Why Carrier?
- Carrier is the leading worldwide provider of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, fire, security, and cold chain solutions.
- We invented modern air conditioning, and our team of pioneers continues to advance technologies that transform how we live, work, and move.
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