Technician, Building Automation and Controls System

Salary: Band 9; $103,701.00

Status: Full-time permanent, Unionized

Work environment: Onsite

Number of positions available: 3

WHY CALGARY AIRPORTS

Powered by heart and dedicated to excellence, we’re the team that keeps Calgary connected – and you could be our newest member.

We’re in the business of uplifting people, and every day, we create runways to new places and possibilities, building a better airport experience for everyone.

WHAT’S THE TEAM LIKE

The facility maintenance team ensures the smooth operation of all spaces at a busy 24/7 airport, keeping terminals, offices, and other buildings safe, functional, and well-maintained. They handle repairs, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems to support airport operations and passenger comfort. This team ensures safe, efficient, and reliable operations, supporting 24/7 airport activities and driving smart building initiatives.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Inspect, test, calibrate, and maintain building automation system controllers, sensors, actuators, transmitters, control valves, networks, alarms, trends, and front-end applications.
• Diagnose and restore automation, controls, electrical, mechanical, and communication systems by analyzing alarms, trend data, graphics, operating sequences, wiring, field devices, VFDs, and PLCs.
• Develop, modify, configure, and commission control logic, sequences, schedules, setpoints, alarms, graphics, DDC controllers, BACnet communications, field-bus networks, and integration points.
• Optimize pumps, motors, compressors, valves, fans, air handling units, and VFDs through control verification, tuning, calibration, functional testing, and performance analysis.
• Install and modify controls infrastructure, including conduit, cable tray, panels, enclosures, junction boxes, low- and line-voltage wiring, controllers, sensors, actuators, and network devices.
• Complete commissioning activities for upgrades, retrofits, and new installations, including point mapping, loop checks, point-to-point verification, startup, and functional performance testing.
• Maintain BAS databases, graphics libraries, technical drawings, point lists, red-line markups, commissioning records, Maximo work records, and other system documentation.
• Provide controls expertise during operational issues and projects, participate in rotating standby and after-hours response, and apply required safe-work procedures.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING

• You’ll need to be eligible to obtain and maintain a RAIC, don’t worry – we’ll help you through this! For more details, check out: RAIC Program and Application Information
• Journeyperson Instrumentation and Control Technician in good standing, with demonstrated electrical and controls experience; or a diploma in instrumentation, electronics, automation, controls, engineering technology, or a related discipline combined with demonstrated field experience is required.
• Journeyperson Industrial Electrician in good standing with extensive controls and automation experience may be considered.
• 4-6 years of combined experience maintaining, programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting building automation, industrial controls, instrumentation, PLC, or related electrical and automation systems is required.
• Advanced experience with BAS and DDC controls, including control logic, graphics, alarms, trends, sequences of operation, BACnet MS/TP, BACnet/IP, Modbus, and related integrations.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose complex controls and electrical failures and complete commissioning, calibration, point-to-point verification, functional testing, control-loop tuning, and system optimization.
• Ability to read, interpret, and produce electrical schematics, controls drawings, P&IDs, panel layouts, point lists, and sequence-of-operation documentation.
• Working knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code, Alberta amendments, lockout/tagout, arc-flash, confined-space, working-at-heights, and related safe-work requirements.
• As this position is considered safety-sensitive, candidates must successfully complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing as part of the hiring process.
• This role includes driving as part of its duties; therefore, candidates will be required to provide a valid Class 5 driver’s license and a current driver’s abstract as part of the hiring process.

WHAT ADDITIONAL SKILLS ARE AN ASSET

• Direct experience programming and configuring Siemens Desigo CC, Johnson Controls Metasys, Delta Controls, Honeywell, Distech, or an equivalent BAS platform.
• Journeyperson Industrial Electrician designation with extensive controls and automation experience.
• BAS manufacturer training or Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) designation through ASET.
• Bilingual in English and French

WHAT DOES DIVERSITY MEAN TO US

We are committed to building a team where exceptional leadership shines and our crew thrives both at work and at home. We believe that deliberate steps such as creating a workplace that is physically and psychologically safe, equitable to all, and actively and diligently taking steps along the path to reconciliation are the keys to making this a reality.

OUR VALUES

We prioritize genuine concern and compassion for everyone we engage with, from our team members to our partners and guests, always striving to help and support one another.

We actively seek diverse perspectives in our decision-making and collaboratively tackle challenges.

We work together with trust and transparency, supporting one another to achieve the collective goals of our organization.

We grow, evolve, and adapt with purpose, continually aligning our actions with our vision.

We embrace curiosity and boldly challenge the status quo, exploring new opportunities and taking thoughtful, responsible risks that drive purposeful innovation.

We value diversity and are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive candidate experience. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.