If you thrive in a team-oriented workplace that challenges your skills, to drive your career development, embraces diversity and rewards innovation, with competitive pay and great employee programs, join the GDI Ainsworth team today!
Job Summary:
We are currently looking for a Senior Building Automation Technician to join our growing Ottawa BAS team. The individual would be working with our project team and would report directly to the BAS Project Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead onsite BAS installation, commissioning, and startup activities for construction projects
- Execute project scope in accordance with drawings, specifications, sequences of operation, and schedules
- Coordinate daily field activities with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and other trades
- Identify constructability issues, field variances, and technical risks and communicate solutions proactively
- Support project closeout activities, including verification, documentation, and customer turnover.
- Show an understanding of HVAC and DDC fundamentals, as well as Schneider Electric, (Trane, Siemens, Automated Logic or other BACnet) BAS product portfolio and end devices.
- Complete Schneider Electric product-specific training prior to factory training.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of BAS Networking and System Integration.
Qualifications:
- 7+ years of progressive experience in BAS installation, commissioning, or construction environments
- Strong understanding of HVAC systems and control strategies (AHUs, VAVs, chillers, boilers, etc.)
- Strong understanding of HVAC systems and control strategies (AHUs, VAVs, chillers, boilers, etc.)
- Proven experience programming and commissioning BAS controllers and supervisory systems
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, sequences of operation, and network diagrams
- Direct experience with Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Building Operation (EBO) considered and asset
- Valid Driver’s license and the ability to be insured by Ainsworth
- Pass security screening as required by Ainsworth's Government clients and/or must be bondable. Reliability clearance an asset
- Fluent in English – both written and oral. Fluent in French is a definite asset. The ability to read and understand construction plans and specs and product documentation. Graduate of Post-Secondary technical or engineering program.
- Fluent in Microsoft Office, including Visio or Scripted programming language.
- Medium physical duties, the ability to stand for long periods of time in a construction environment, the ability to climb ladders and work from heights (with fall arrest protection provided).
- Some travel may be requested from time to time. Ainsworth will reimburse travel expenses including mileage for driving.
The pay range is $36.00 - $50.00 per hour. Actual salaries will vary based on factors such as education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as alignment with market data. The base salary is just one component of Ainsworth’s total compensation package, which also includes additional rewards and benefits such as health insurance, among others.
This posting is for an active and current vacancy; interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
GDI Ainsworth is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Qualified designated group members are encouraged to apply as any reasonable accommodation of qualifications will be considered as per our Accommodation Policy, available upon request.
GDI Ainsworth is an integrated multi-trade company, offering end-to-end services and solutions for all asset maintenance and refurbishment requirements of our customers. We are continually striving to create better and more advanced products as well as provide the highest quality service. We are rapidly growing and need talented professionals to help drive our vision at becoming the best multi-trade company in the country! Join us…. Make a difference.
Pay: $36.00-$50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company car
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Do you have at least 7 years + of progressive experience in BAS installation, commissioning, or construction environments?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
