Technician Manager West

The Technician Manager West is responsible for providing technical leadership for Controls Technicians in the eastern portion of North Carolina (generally west of Interstate 95).  This position will work closely with the Controls Field Team Leader, controls technicians, project management and engineering from development through closeout of projects within the assigned area, while also providing mentorship for Team members.  Oversight of all programming, checkout and commissioning tasks will be integral to this role.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Project Development Phase:

• Provide feedback to controls engineering group during controls submittal development.
• Review and provide feedback for sequence of operations during the engineering phase of assigned projects to ensure compatibility with current programming standards.
• Utilize familiarity of mechanical systems to assist engineering team with identifying potential design issues.

Installation/Start-up Phase:

• Create and/or oversee the creation of program site databases, graphics, and associated programming.
• Participate in project turnover to project manager after controls submittal finalization.
• Provide technical assistance to Installation Team on assigned projects as required.
• Assist in scheduling, organizing, and dispatching Controls Technicians on assigned projects.
• Provide direction for the configuration, setup, and calibration of factory or field installed end devices while also ensuring proper completion of quality control documentation.
• Act as primary technical resource and mentor for Controls Technicians performing work in assigned territory, analyzing and diagnosing BAS and system issues should they arise.

Closeout Phase:

• Oversee and/or perform internal commissioning for projects residing in Eastern NC..
• Represent Brady during 3^rd party commissioning on assigned projects as required.
• Work with technicians and project managers to compile final project documentation and redlines for as-built generation.
• Ensure project database and graphics database are backed up to network drive at job completion.
• Represent company by serving as a direct customer contact, working to develop, maintain, and enhance customer relationships.
• Assist technicians with providing on-site Owner Training Classes for customers.
• Collaborate with all Associates to uphold the company's mission and values
• Seeks out training and mentoring opportunities for other controls projects associates.
• Participate in Field Technician recruitment.
• Travel 20% of the time is required.
• Must be able to work overtime/weekends as required.
• Must be able to work an on-call basis periodically 
• Evaluate area safety needs/requirements to provide feedback and recommendations to service technicians and assists in the implementation of safety policies, procedures, and training.
• Adherence to company safety guidelines.

WORK HOURS: Monday thru Friday, periodically on-call basis, overtime/weekends as required

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school in HVAC, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in installation, programming and commissioning HVAC controls systems
• Working knowledge of HVAC products, systems, electronics and pneumatic controls
• Must be familiar with Trane and various other HVAC products.
• Ability to pass drug screening

Ability to prove US employment eligibility

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE:

The physical demands and environmental exposure described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The physical demands of the position include occasional sitting; frequent stooping, crouching, kneeling, balancing, and climbing; and constant standing, walking, reaching, and gripping. Material handling demands include lifting from floor level to overhead, with occasional lifting up to 75 lbs., frequent lifting up to 50 lbs., and constant lifting up to 25 lbs., placing the position in the Very Heavy Physical Demand Classification (PDC). Must be able to talk and hear. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

This position requires working outdoors, in mechanical/equipment rooms and possible extreme weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and heavy equipment. The associate is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock (high voltage); and vibration. The associate is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

EEO STATEMENT:

Brady strives to provide an environment free of discrimination as part of our mission to care for each other, our customers, and our community. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

DISCLAIMER:

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job. The Employer reserves the right to amend this description at any time with or without notice to the Associate.