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Controls Technician

Hoffman & Hoffman Inc
Knoxville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2026


JOB TITLE: Controls Technician
COMPANY:  Hoffman Building Technologies 
STATUS: Full Time, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime) 
DEPARTMENT: Construction      

   

JOB PURPOSE: The Controls Technician will handle start up and commissioning of DDC SYSTEMS by following commissioning procedures and guidelines.      

Controls Technician Essential Duties and Responsibilities:    

  • ORGANIZES COMMISSIONING OF DDC PROJECTS by accepting projects from project management; analyzing commissioning workload timelines; understanding project requirements, sequence of operation, programming and system type; conferring and collaborating with other members of engineering and programming team.     
  • ENSURES PROPER SYSTEM OPERABILITY by assisting in an onsite performance verification (“Big Picture Checkout”) with the HBT engineer to verify the system is functioning as it was designed.  
  • DIRECTS ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTORS by prioritizing areas of completion; answering questions to assure proper installation; enforcing proper installation methods verifying proper installation.   
  • MAINTAINS PROJECT DOCUMENTATION by updating wiring diagrams and sequence changes; maintaining current DDC program and Displays; maintaining project commissioning sheets; collaborating with Project Managers and Programmers to assure that current documentation is accurately and promptly transmitted from the field.  
  • COMPLETES COMMISSIONING OF DDC PROJECTS by organizing, prioritizing and scheduling start-up assignments; coordinating with programming for needed modifications and corrections for DDC and Displays; organizing turnover to Project Manager for project close-out; following up on work results.     
  • COMMUNICATES PROJECT INFORMATION by updating Project Managers and Construction Coordinator as to construction progress; updating any project deadline information; advising as to any changes in schedule or change orders; logging daily work in a project manual or work diary.     
  • ACHIEVES FINANCIAL OBJECTIVES by cooperating with Ops management team in reviewing monthly job labor cost reports as needed; initiating corrective actions as directed.    
  • MAINTAINS INDUSTRY TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE by attending approved educational workshops; reviewing industry publications; reviewing Dealer Intranets; maintaining knowledge on proper electrical and mechanical installation methods; reviewing product specifications and catalogs on project material.
  • CONTRIBUTES TO TEAM EFFORT by leading by example; initiating an open and positive attitude; preparing for and attending training meetings; assisting in the training of new employees; sharing technical information with associates; accomplishing related results as needed.      
  • WILLINGNESS AND ABILITY TO TRAVEL by Cooperating and understanding the importance high profile customers with locations in multiple regions and recognizes a sense of urgency with those needs.          

No Phone Calls or Drop-Ins Please.      

EEO Employer/Vets/Disabled      

 

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