Controls Engineer II
Job#: 2026309
Job Description:
Controls Engineer II
- Client: One of Las Vegas’s largest Data Centers and Technology Infrastructure Ecosystems companies.
- Location: Las Vegas, NV.
- Remote/On-site: 2 days on-site, 3 days WFH
- Duration: Permanent placement
- Start Date : ASAP
- Pay Rate: $35/hr plus benefits
The role: The primary responsibility will be the deployment and maintenance of the building monitoring and controls system employed at data centers. This member of the Environmental Controls team will work to find creative ways to keep operational costs to a minimum and will work outside of the box with team members to improve efficiency. The Controls Engineer will work with the Controls Director/Manager to develop and maintain a Controls team to support executive, operation and construction teams when needed.
Day-to-day responsibilities:
- Develop sequences of operation and programming to ensure optimal and reliable system operation.
- Install control applications and QA for building management systems.
- Maintain databases, devices, graphics, trends, and support infrastructure as needed for BMS.
- Oversight and execution of assigned projects
- Develop and conduct technical training programs.
- Assist in installation of devices pertaining to building operation and controls.
- Development of procedures and training pertaining to BMS systems
- Create and maintain As-Built wiring diagrams.
- Work with Maintenance team to improve system functionality and operational understanding.
- Attend training, seminars and factory acceptance testing.
- Customer, Vendor, and team member response, coordination, and follow through for all requests to include afterhours support.
- Develop and lead special projects and provide solutions for new obstacles found within the data center.
- Work with Energy Management Systems team to develop and integrate power and controls data.
Required job skills:
- Must have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills; the ability to express ideas clearly, concisely, and effectively with contractors and team members performing maintenance or upgrade work on systems installed in the data center environment; the ability to analyze and make suggestions for problem resolution; the ability to solve problems with good initiative and sound judgment and make decisions independently with minimal guidance.
- Have a good understanding of electrical and mechanical systems employed in a data center environment including, transformers, air handling units, cooling towers, pumping and cooling systems.
- Have strong background in HVAC Control Systems and Mechanical operation.
- Have a good understanding of safety requirements required while operating a multi-megawatt facility.
- Have strong understanding of Building Automation Systems including programming and graphic functions, control logic, and alarming capabilities.
- Must have excellent writing, presentation and customer service skills.
- Must be well versed in reading blueprints, wiring diagrams and schematics.
Requirements:
- Minimum 4 years installing and maintaining building management architectures for HVAC and/or Power, of which 2 years has been worked in a supervisory capacity.
- Must have experience and ability in common business applications (i.e., Microsoft Suite: Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Skills.
- Have strong background in HVAC Control Systems and Mechanical operation.
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.