What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Automation Installation Specialist III position at Harris?
Electrical Wiring/Installation
- Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring and equipment based on job specifications and local codes
- Connect wires to electrical components as needed for a complete and operational system.
- Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring or equipment using testing devices, such as ohmmeters or voltmeters to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
- Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as ammeters.
- Place conduit, pipes, or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes
- Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring or equipment
- Responsible for personal and team safety on jobs. May include pre-task planning and tool box talks.
- Assemble, install, test, or maintain electrical or electronic wiring or equipment using hand tools or power tools
- Prepares as built documents and turns them into Design team.
- Completes and submits labor and expense reports and paperwork in a timely, complete and accurate manner.
- Prepare completed job documentation and participate in operational verification of systems.
- Participates in and may develop customer acceptance procedure plan.
- Monitors, manages and anticipates project installation budgets and notifies project leadership of potential problems in advance of or as problems arise.
- Submits regular labor productivity reports for each managed project
- Prepares installation material orders and submits purchase orders requests for specialized install materials such as wire, conduit, and hangers. Will visit jobsite to obtain information pertaining to material to be ordered.
- Responsible for scheduling delivery of equipment and installation materials to job site.
- May monitor assigned jobs for changes in materials or equipment or make change order recommendations to Design team. May notify project leadership of changes in material requirements.
- Maintains close contact with installation personnel and responds to material contingencies as they arise.
- Participate in project hand off meetings, coordinate with project leadership to schedule installation resources and field labor necessary to meet project schedules.
- Examines job contract plans and specifications, submittal documents and then reviews with Design team to get a complete picture of system designed. Will visit actual jobsite for information pertaining to engineering layouts.
- Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes
- Maintains proficient product knowledge, procedures and methods, and continuously learns more advanced product applications.
- Responsible for staying up to date on company installation standards, safety training and current building codes as they pertain to scope of work.
- Manages own backlog to ensure timely and accurate job completion. Keeps field personnel informed of job status and elevates problems as needed.
- May be responsible for basic program duplication and assistance and/or commissioning of unitary type control devices such as Variable Air Volume (VAV) units.
- Will participate in startup procedures and may make minor modifications to control programs with direction from Controls System Specialist.
- Mentor and train Controls Installation Specialist I and II