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Automation Specialist

McKenney's Inc.
Atlanta, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/5/2025 CLOSED ON 1/1/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Specialist position at McKenney's Inc.?

Job Summary

Our Automation and Controls Specialists are instrumental in building long term customer relationships, solving problems, and making recommendations to improve customer’s building systems. They will develop, build, test, and commission building systems such as HVAC, lighting, power, and monitoring.

Duties & Essential Job Functions

· Develop, build, test, and commission building controls systems to include programming terminal unit controllers and their associated graphics.

· Perform unitary controller level point-to-point check out and functional testing.

· Provide support to test and balance technicians and commissioning agents by making system adjustments, participating in testing, and addressing punch list items.

· Perform BAS service and maintenance, including diagnosing and repairing control systems malfunctions.

· Respond to BAS emergencies during off-hours.

· Prepare documentation and reports of work status and completion.

· Must complete Pathway and pass performance checkout, as well as hold the role for a minimum of 6 months, until you can progress to Automation Specialist 2

Basic Qualifications

· At least 1 year of experience with 2 or more BAS controls platforms such as Tridium Niagara, Trane, Johnson Controls, Honeywell, Siemens, or Distech.

· Working knowledge of the installation, operation, and repair of commercial HVAC and control equipment.

· Working knowledge of electrical circuits and systems.

· Understanding of Cyber Security in commercial building networks

· High school diploma or GED.

Preferred Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

· Distech GFX Certification.

· Tridium Niagara 4 Certification.

Knowledge, Skills, Attributes, and Characteristics

· Must possess knowledge of low-voltage electrical code standards and controls industry installation quality practices.

· Ability to read and understand mechanical, electrical, network, and wiring schematics, drawings, and diagrams.

· Ability to manage professional email communications.

· Ability to manage and maintain a calendar and task management system.

· Ability to present a professional, positive, and helpful attitude, always, when interacting with customers and co-workers.

· Must possess and maintain an exceptional work ethic and punctuality.

· Must uphold company values and demand the highest level of conduct from self and others.

· Must be a self-starter, with the ability to work as part of a team and independently.

· Willingness to market and promote McKenney’s cycle of services.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

· Work involves moderate exposure to elements, such as hot/cold temperatures, dirt, dust, and/or loud noises.

· Work environment involves moderate exposure to construction warehouse hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

· Moderate physical effort. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 75 pounds and extensive sitting. Some walking and standing.

Moving Safety Forward, our initiative for continuous improvements in our safety culture, reminds us that we are on a journey toward a zero-incident culture. In all we do, we must work to build a partnership with our employees, customers and business associates that empowers them all with the ability to do their jobs safely.

McKenney’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, color, religion, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or gender identity. McKenney’s is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace.

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