I work in controls as an installer putting up panels and comm loops and sensors and i live every bit of it i was a mechanic for years and my drive died working at the dealership and ever since i started working in controls by applying to a company i found on craigslist i e been loving it ever since
I'm about 2 years into the trade. Looking to get into controls with a commercial HVAC company. I've found residential to be a challenge since I'm not great at peddling IAQ products.
My suggestion if you want to get into commercial controls get into commercial mechanical 1st. The reason I say that is in order for you to really understand commercial controls you have to understand what the unit is suppose to be doing and how tying in controls makes it work. Without the mechanical understanding it’s so easy to get lost. For example, if you don’t understand how a chiller works and how to read a schematic for a commercial unit, you will be lost. The same for intellipaks, DOASS units, precidents, etc…,
I started with a commercial HVAC company as a mechanical intern. I learned I was interested in controls after my trainer said I should look into it since I was computer savvy. I looked into it and found they even hired interns every so often. But when I talked to the manager of that department he suggested I get more mechanical experience 1st. He was absolutely right. I then got into VRF's and loved it. That helped me understand a little more about controls. They had a opening after I been there for 5yrs and I applied and had no problem getting on. But I will say without mechanical experience you can get completely lost in controls. You have to know how the equipment suppose to respond.
The work life balance in controls is much better than regular HVAC or Refrigeration. You still have on call service where you rotate. But many of the issues can be resolved from home on your laptop.
@@alittlebitofeverythinghome4333 Awesome thanks for the response. I'm in residential Hvac right now. How does someone lead up to getting into controls?
I work in controls as an installer putting up panels and comm loops and sensors and i live every bit of it i was a mechanic for years and my drive died working at the dealership and ever since i started working in controls by applying to a company i found on craigslist i e been loving it ever since
I went from software hardware engineer to BAS hvac controls field. More fun and just pleasing.
I’m thinking about switching from a software engineer to a controls technician myself
@@jamesthefisherman1060 I love my career wayy more now. I even got sent to learn more in Tampa. Its just so much more fun
Can you do a video exposing how to get into controls hvac, you’d be the first with a video explaining it
My apologies for the delay its been a crazy month but I will do a video.
God bless you it’s late night revising my profile I was fortunate to start in construction and now transitioning out of service work
YAH bless you too!
Really appreciate this video
I'm about 2 years into the trade. Looking to get into controls with a commercial HVAC company. I've found residential to be a challenge since I'm not great at peddling IAQ products.
My suggestion if you want to get into commercial controls get into commercial mechanical 1st. The reason I say that is in order for you to really understand commercial controls you have to understand what the unit is suppose to be doing and how tying in controls makes it work. Without the mechanical understanding it’s so easy to get lost. For example, if you don’t understand how a chiller works and how to read a schematic for a commercial unit, you will be lost. The same for intellipaks, DOASS units, precidents, etc…,
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it
How did you get started in controls. How do one convert into that side of hvac
I started with a commercial HVAC company as a mechanical intern. I learned I was interested in controls after my trainer said I should look into it since I was computer savvy. I looked into it and found they even hired interns every so often. But when I talked to the manager of that department he suggested I get more mechanical experience 1st. He was absolutely right. I then got into VRF's and loved it. That helped me understand a little more about controls. They had a opening after I been there for 5yrs and I applied and had no problem getting on. But I will say without mechanical experience you can get completely lost in controls. You have to know how the equipment suppose to respond.
I didn't know that Bernie Mac did HVAC!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Whats the work life balance in controls? I know in HVAC and refrigeration it can be constant ...is there on call in controls or is it set hours
The work life balance in controls is much better than regular HVAC or Refrigeration. You still have on call service where you rotate. But many of the issues can be resolved from home on your laptop.
@@alittlebitofeverythinghome4333 Awesome thanks for the response. I'm in residential Hvac right now. How does someone lead up to getting into controls?
where do you find control jobs at?
Mostly with larger commercial HVAC companies. Most of the time they have a Controls department.
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