Virtual Software Developer Apprenticeship Jobs in Nevada

The Building Controls Technician will provide services related to the expansion, upgrade or replacement of building automation hardware and software for smart building infrastructure. The position will work independently to meet project requirements with limited supervision. The programmer will be responsible for programming, configuring, and testing of Direct Digital Control (DDC) building automation and control systems. The senior control technician will be assigned to the North Little Rock Arkansas office, but the primary work responsibility will involve working within the 7 State area of the 63d Readiness Division, California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas.

Responsibilities/Duties:

Existing EBCS JACEs

• Update/make corrections to existing JACEs so they are fully compliant with current EBCS standards
• Correct abnormalities
• Once corrections are made to JACE, integrate to ARIMD server using Virtuals

Existing JACEs that are not on EBCS

• Update/make corrections to existing JACEs so they are fully compliant with current EBCS standards
• Correct abnormalities
• Once corrections are made to JACE, integrate to ARIMD server using Virtuals

New JACE integrations – Contractor Performed

• Participate in all EBCS Stakeholders and Working Group meetings
• Coordinate and communicate with contractors to assure successful project
• Assist with QAQC

New JACE integrations – 63d RD Performed

• Update/make corrections to existing JACEs so they are fully compliant with current EBCS standards
• Correct abnormalities
• Once corrections are made to JACE, integrate to ARIMD server using Virtual

Retro-Cx projects

• Coordinate and communicate with contractors to assure successful project
• Assist with QAQC of controls

Ongoing O&M

• Monitor HVAC and controls through EMCS and EBCS systems
• Identify HVAC/controls issues – failed sensors, overrides, functionality problems
• Report above to RFOS for corrective measures
• Verify corrective measures have been performed

• Attend EBCS Summits
• Collaborate with OCAR-ARIMD Sustainment Manager
• Coordinate and work with 63rd Energy Manager.
• Design and engineer control system hardware and software programming based on project plans, specifications, and other contract documents
• Ability to program projects with various levels of complexity
• Capable of performing network troubleshooting, database troubleshooting and repair programming
• Collaborates with the engineering team on the system configuration, network and software requirements, graphics, programming, and sequences of operations
• Develop and configure the sequence of operations, programming, graphics, database, network, and integrations into third party systems
• Maintains accurate and thorough project documentation and redlines
• Provides owner training as required by the project
• Executes system commissioning and functional testing
• Assist in installation of control hardware
• Startup and commission new hardware installations
• Provide project management assistance on projects as required, interfacing directly to customers
• Supervise sub-contractors and suppliers as needed
• Help educate lower-level technicians through on the job training as needed

*This position will require a minimum of 25% travel

Experience & Education

• Proficient in Niagara N4 Framework. Prefer Tridium N4 and advanced certifications but may be substituted with five (5) years’ experience in Tridium.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Programming skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong interactive and communication skills
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Experience with electronics and basic electrical circuits
• Thorough understanding of and ability to use appropriate tools
• Excellent customer service and ability to work well with others
• Knowledge of DDC Control Theory and Applications as related to HVAC equipment
• Strong knowledge of common DDC communications protocols such as but not limited to BACnet, LON, Modbus, etc.
• Proficient in Niagara Workbench.
• Operational experience at JACE and Server.
• Helpful if individual is familiar with the Army Reserve ARIMD EBCS Program.
• HVAC experience and understand operation of various system types.
• Ability to program HVAC/controls systems.
• Experience in troubleshooting system programing and ability to make repairs of the Niagara program.
• Experience in operations of the Niagara analytics program.
• Able to read and understand all EBCS Niagara design specifications
• Ability to work with various individuals within the 63rd AOR to include RFOSs, AFOSs, Facility Coordinators, 63rd staff, and various contractors.
• Able to obtain an Army Reserve ID card.

Physical Requirements

• Physically able to climb overhead or crawl under spaces to complete jobs.
• Must be willing to work at heights.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds at times.