SmartEdge is privately owned and operated since 1988, with corporate headquarters near Buffalo, New York. We have locations in New York State and Pennsylvania.  

Locations: Buffalo, Jamestown, Rochester, New York & Erie, Pennsylvania. We employ specialists in Engineering, Design, HVAC, and Security systems, IT/Data Networking, Sales, Administration, Service/Installation and Electrical/Mechanical Support.

SmartEdge clients are anything from manufacturing to service industries including: Research, Health care, School Districts/Universities, Transportation, Government Agencies, and Commercial Building Management clients.

Benefits of joining our team:

  • Team Atmosphere
  • Ongoing Company Events
  • Paid Training
  • Continuing Education assistance
  • Company Provided Vehicle (if applicable)
  • Company Provided Cell Phone (if applicable)
  • Company Provided Uniforms (if applicable)
  • Company Provided Laptop (if applicable)
  • Discount Programs for Employees
  • We promote from within
  • Opportunities for advancement- We are GROWING!

Job Statement:

Experienced Automation Specialist for project/construction install of building automation systems. Minimum 5+ years of experience working with DDC systems.  Must know and understand HVAC, DDC, Bacnet, LON, and have excellent computer skills.  Will lead other team members on various projects.   

Essential/Critical Functions and Responsibilities:

  • Assist development and implementation of preventative maintenance programs
  • Assist development of project plan
  • Attends and follows company safety training and policy
  • Available after hours to aid and assist other technicians to resolve problem
  • Mentors Automation Technicians in training and troubleshooting
  • Develop procedures and training guidelines
  • Identify methods to enhance control system operation, identify costs, and promote directly with customer
  • Required to generate software and GUIs for DDC controls utilizing company standards
  • Provide customer training and support
  • Maintains a professional appearance
  • Maintains an organized and accurate vehicle inventory
  • Works with equipment vendors to solve automation problems and increase own knowledge
  • Attends Project Meetings as requested by Project Management
  • Provides leadership and direction of subcontractors
  • Return, track and document all defective and/or not required project related materials.
  • Understand and execute  the scope of work provided under the contract
  • Respond appropriately to  Project Manager or Service Coordinator work scheduling

Education and Experience:

  • Advanced knowledge of HVAC systems, the theory of component and system operation
  • BS degree or eight years equivalent experience
  • Preferred experience in computer network operation
  • Proficient at using MS software
  • This position requires three (3) completions of SmartEdge certifications
  • Successfully complete the SmartEdge Certified Network 8000 Specialist Certification (BCNWS)
  • Successfully complete the SmartEdge Certified LON Specialist Certification (BCLS)
  • Successfully complete the SmartEdge Certified BACnet Specialist Certification (BCBS)
  • Successfully complete the SmartEdge Certified Niagara Specialist  Certification (BCNS)
  • Successfully completes necessary factory certification courses
  • Applies knowledge gained from completing certification courses

Personal Characteristics:

  • Ability to work independently without day to day supervision
  • Be creative and open-minded
  • Possess superior communication skills; both written and verbal
  • Possess superior organizational skills
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to coordinate detailed field surveys in a team environment
  • Ability to produce effectively under deadline pressure
  • Ability to direct efforts of other personnel
  • Take responsibility for accuracy of work and project performance
  • Ability to work on several projects concurrently with deadlines that may conflict
  • Ability to write in a clear, concise manner, conveying facts in an organized manner
  • Ability to participate in client meetings and presentations, clearly conveying technical aspects of proposals and audits.
  • Commitment to follow all safety requirements
  • Commitment to accomplish training goals

Company Benefits:

  • Compensation based on experience
  • Medical benefits - health and dental (Employer/employee contribution) insurance
  • Flex Plan and Health Savings Accounts
  • 401k Pension Plan with employer contribution
  • 8-1/2 Holidays
  • Vacation dependent on years of service
  • 5 Personal Days (compensated for if not used where applicable)
  • Life Insurance (2 times salary)
  • Long Term Disability Plan
  • Tuition assistance program
  • Long Term Care
  • Voluntary Disability Programs

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New Hires must provide verification to work in the United States.  The company performs background checks on all new hires.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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