This is a Full-Time, on-site role located at the U.S. Embassy in Guangzhou, China. We are seeking U.S. citizens who are willing to relocate to Guangzhou, China.
Company: MEC Energy Services, LLC
Location: Guangzhou, China
Job Title: HVAC/ Building Automation System (BAS) Technician
Relocation Requirement: This position requires relocation. The employer provides transportation to and from the host nation from the employee’s point of hire in accordance with the successful candidate's offer letter.
Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Operates, maintains and repairs the Building Automation System (BAS). Also operates, maintains, and repairs boilers, chillers, heat exchangers, water heaters, air handling and air conditioning units under the guidance of the Maintenance Supervisor.
The service technician will be required to communicate with customers, integrate, test, maintain, and manage HVAC, lighting and security systems and components. Typical devices consist of DDC controllers, relays, transducers, sensors, actuators, power supplies, safety circuits, etc.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Operates, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs all Building Automation System controls.
- Performing diagnostics, troubleshooting, and recommend and/or carry out corrective measures.
- Perform periodic maintenance and calibration on system components.
- Responds to fire alarms; resets the fire system an inter-related BAS system if determined to be a false alarm.
- Also operates, maintains, and repairs installed HVAC equipment such as centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, heating boilers, humidifying steam boilers, heat exchangers, main hot water systems, domestic water storage tanks, water heaters, air handling and air conditioning units, air filters, variable air volume mixing boxes and air distribution systems.
- Perform software/hardware calibration required for proper equipment and system operation.
- Performs preventive maintenance on all HVAC systems in accordance with established schedules, operating procedures, and equipment warranty.
- Analyzes malfunctions in heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems and equipment, and makes necessary adjustments or repairs.
- May occasionally install HVAC systems as required.
- Provides escort as necessary for LES and other non-cleared workers.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE
Journeyman or Master Licensed HVAC technician with a minimum of four (4) year experience with Building Automation Systems/Direct Digital Control Systems.
Satisfactory completion of technical training courses and on- line course work indicating proficiency in building systems control and sensors technology. Maintenance of digital systems and equipment may be substituted for formal training Completion of vendor/ software developer education in the types of the systems installed in India is a plus. The successful candidate will complete at least 12 hours of related continuing technical and or professional education CTE/CPE per year. The Facility Manager will review the proposed curriculum or approval prior to acceptance as having met the CTE/CPE requirement. In addition the successful candidate may be required to travel a board for Post sponsored continuing education.
A minimum of 5 year experience in operation, maintenance and repair of HVAC equipments including centrifugal chillers, boilers, pumps, air handler units, piping, heat exchangers and associated equipment.
A thorough knowledge of programming operations, and troubleshooting for computerized and microprocessor controls in mandatory. The successful candidate must be capable of rapidly assimilating vendor equipment programming guides and effectively applying this information to systems and equipment installed within the Embassy facilities. The candidate must demonstrate:
- A thorough knowledge of automated building system and control
- A thorough knowledge of programming set points for a wide variety of computer and microprocessor controlled building equipment.
- A thorough knowledge of sensor troubleshooting , maintenance , calibration and replacement
- A thorough knowledge of digital and analog signal cabling systems troubleshooting and repair.
- A thorough knowledge of controls and sensor for Air conditioning chiller systems
- A general knowledge of building air conditioning and ventilation systems.
- Skills and Abilities:
Possess the necessary physical requirements, with our without the aid of mechanical devices, to safely perform the duties and responsibilities of this position to include:
- Climbing stairs, ladders and scaffolding, and working at heights above thirty (30) feet.
- Perform tasking requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, and walking short distances.
- Working in dusty environments
- Working outside in high temperature and during rainy seasons
- Basic mechanical and electrical systems understanding
- Troubleshooting, upgrade, maintenance, and repair of computers and microprocessors.
- Programming set- points for computers and microprocessors controlled system.
- Maintenance, Calibration, repair, and replacement of sensors
- Computerized controls for building automation and control of chillers and power generators.
- Maintenance and operation of test sets and monitoring equipment.
- Electrical troubleshooting skills
- Mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills
- Knowledge of HVAC Building Automation System
- General mechanical aptitude
- Computer software skills – Windows, internet, MS Outlook, Excel, and Word
A Top Secret Clearance is required.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Drug Testing-Required
Background check-Required
Job Type: Full-time
Application Question(s):
- Are you located in or willing to relocate to Guangzhou, China for this role?
Education:
Experience:
- Relevant: 2 years (Preferred)
Security clearance:
Work Location: On the road
