Automation Start-up Technician

Job Locations US-NC-Raleigh
ID 2025-1956
Company
Newcomb and Company
Category
Operations Services
Position Type
Full-Time
Location Type
Onsite
Posted Date
5 hours ago(10/20/2025 2:07 PM)

About Us

We are a full-service mechanical contractor providing customers in the commercial, residential, and industrial sectors with innovative, energy-efficient heating and air conditioning services, automation and controls, industrial piping, new construction design and installation, and maintenance and replacement services.

Job Summary

 



Company Benefits



  • 401K with matching.

  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance - No 90-day waiting period for active coverage

  • 8 Paid Holidays

  • 11 days of Paid Time Off

  • Company Contribution of $500 up $1,000 into your Health Savings Account

  • Company Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability coverage. (Buy-up options available)


 


Primary Duties and Responsibilities



  • Perform configuration, calibration, and check-out of control system and ensure specified sequence of operations is met

  • Ensure that all field installed devices are addressed, communicating, and operating properly

  • Conduct point to point check-out on controllers

  • Complete all necessary paperwork for processing in a timely manner, including controller verification forms, work orders, and change order forms

  • Accurate and timely reporting of job conditions

  • Provide as-built drawings and assist in the close out process of total project while maintaining a high level of professionalism

  • Assist in owner training and commissioning efforts to turn over a complete system

  • Communicate to team members including creation of daily log daily

  • Assist other departments and trades when necessary (install controls, small duct modifications, graphics, etc.)

  • Maintain assigned company vehicle

  • Maintain all company supplied tools and resources


Required skills and experience 



  • Extensive knowledge of HVAC control systems, building automation, electrical systems, energy management, installation, and construction procedures

  • Programming and troubleshooting skills with Honeywell, Tridium, JCI FX, Carrier, and Trane control systems

  • Command of the technical language involved with automation and mechanical systems

  • Understanding of local codes

  • Even temperament and good judgement

  • Good organizational and planning skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Good problem-solving skills

  • Understands and executes “completion”

  • Fosters relationships with customers and team members Maintain excellent communication between the automation department and its customers.

  • 1 year of technical school and 1+ years of DDC/BAS control system start-up, check-out, and service or 2+ years of DDC/BAS control system start-up, check-out, and service

  • Configuration/programming and troubleshooting skills with Tridium, Honeywell, JCI FX, JCI PCT, Carrier, and Trane software


 


Physical Requirements and Jon Environment:


 



  1. All candidates for this position should be reasonably physically fit and capable of picking up a 50 lb. tool, piece of equipment or piece of material and moving it about either on a jobsite, at a vendor, our warehouse, etc. 

  2. Ability to stand, bend, and kneel when needed

  3. Comfortable climbing ladders and working from scissor lifts at heights.

  4. Familiar with the safe operation of required tools.


Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies list open positions here. Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine.


EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR’s normal application process – it is probably fraudulent. 


We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled


#newcomb


#LI-Onsite


#LI-EL1

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Notice to Prospective Employees

Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies list open positions here. Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine.

EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR’s normal application process – it is probably fraudulent.

Options

Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later.