Controls Programmer/Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Programming Engineer is responsible for the successful completion of the DDC Programming assigned to his or her team in order to meet contractual requirements. The program engineering phase includes the database development and application engineering development (programming) as well as full graphics package development. This position also encompasses documenting and maintaining company and customer standards and assisting in preparing and conducting required end user/customer training.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. APPLICATION/SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

• Utilizes company or customer standard LogicBuilder programs for designing the graphic function blocks (GFB’s) for assigned Programming and Training.
• The goal is to utilize standard GFB’s on multiple projects and only utilize custom GFB’s where it is absolutely necessary.
• Tests the Project’s GFB’s to ensure they meet the specified sequences of operation and that they perform according to industry standards.
• Designs and develops the Project graphic package utilizing customer and company standards. Submit the graphics design package to Automated Logic (ALC) for completion.
• Reviews the Project’s graphic package upon return from ALC to ensure the package was completed per direction and that all graphical links, values and depictions operate and display properly and function appropriately in the field.
• Ensures the Project’s graphic package is complete according to schedule and that the finished package is available to field personnel prior to commencing with Project startup and checkout.
• Utilizing appropriate alarm templates and/or Fault Detection and Diagnostics (FDD) alarms and dashboards to meet project specifications.
• Creation and integration of Energy Calculations and Optimization Routines as well and Energy Dashboard Development to meet project specifications or customer standards.

2. CUSTOMER TRAINING

Oversees the planning and scheduling of project owner/customer training to meet specification requirements or as part of an on-going service contract with customers or for any custom training program offered to individual customers at a GSA office location.

3. STANDARDS DOCUMENTATION

Develops, documents and maintains customer standards as related to their requirements for:

• System graphic displays
• Eikon GFB typical programs and methods of operating certain equipment

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. COMMUNICATIONS

• Maintains documentation of project related correspondence with owners, contractors, engineers, etc. as it relates to assigned Projects and forwards this documentation to the administration group/Operations Manager for inclusion into the Project job folder.
• Maintains personal accessibility through office phone. All calls should be returned within a 24- hour period unless on vacation. If on vacation, voice mail should detail the employee’s unavailability and give and alternate contact name and number.’
• Provide updates to Project Engineers of any documented programming changes/mediation communications with the Engineer of Record on the Project for inclusion in our project as-built.

2. TEAM/OWNER RELATIONS

• Develops and fosters relationships between owners and the Company’s team in order to document the owner’s Project standards, requirements and legitimate needs for use by the team regarding programming, graphics or commissioning standards and documenting current and future
• Projects to ensure and assure a level of consistency and quality.
• Assists the team sales personnel with pre-bid site visits on an as-requested basis.
• Provides on-going Project support to company field personnel and our subcontractors.

3. TECHNICAL

• Maintains technical proficiency in building codes, building systems applications and accepted construction industry practices.
• Maintains knowledge of Automated Logic hardware, software, tools and applications. • Analyzes and advises owners and contractors regarding appropriate control application strategy and available options.
• Locates and uses resources on issues that are beyond personal technical expertise.

4. TEAM CONTRIBUTION

• Actively participates in team and engineering meetings, is open to the free exchange of ideas and concepts and contributes input and feedback to the management team members in a constructive manner.
• Suggests improvements in company processes and methods to improve its ability to meet the mission statement.
• Establishes and maintains a positive team-like relationship with co-workers and provide benefit of experience and positive feedback to co-workers while accepting that of others.

5. OTHER

• Conducts oneself in a professional manner consistent with the values set forth in the Company Mission Statement.
• Performs duties following all Customer and Company safety rules and operational procedures and guidelines.
• Maintains Company property and Company assigned assets with diligence and keep in proper working order.

QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, EXPERIENCE):

• Preferred Engineering College or 2-year technical school graduate plus a minimum of 5 years of engineering or field experience with DDC Systems.
• Knowledgeable in DDC control theory and applications pertaining to the HVAC/control industry.
• Highly skilled in use of Automated Logic’s software and other system related software packages.
• Skilled in use of personal computer with software Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, database management tools and other software that may be utilized by company.
• Able to visit job construction hard hat areas and climb stairs, maneuver in and around pipework and air ducts and work safely in close proximity to exposed line voltage and low voltage wiring and terminations and climb an 8’ ladder without assistance.

Mission Statement
At Gulf States Automation, our mission is to build lasting relationships through exceptional service and to empower our customers through innovative building automation solutions.

Core Values
Our unwavering commitment to this mission is guided by these fundamental principles.

• Respect – Treat each other, our customers, and our community members kindly and
  respectfully. We strive to apply the Golden Rule…always.
• Ownership – Empower team members to take bold action for customers and fellow team
  members. We encourage confident decision-making.
• Teamwork – Encourage collaboration, mutual respect, and collective responsibility in achieving
  common objectives. We endeavor to be dynamic team members.
• Balance – Inspire team members to thrive personally and professionally by fostering a
  harmonious work-life balance. We recognize the importance of healthy boundaries.
• Improvement – Strive for excellence with the understanding that improvement in every task
  and every responsibility is an ongoing goal. We promote growth and development.
• Dependability – Demonstrate integrity and accountability through actions and words. We will
  honor commitments and take responsibility for actions and outcomes…no excuses.