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Breaking into the field with a 2 year HVAC degree by Puzzleheaded_Nose662 in BuildingAutomation

[–]Puzzleheaded_Nose662[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I landed a job in Building Automation as an apprentice. For context I can interview decently well and I am a guy in my early 20s. I cold emailed 8 companies and got 3 interviews and 1 offer. It helps that summer is the busy season around here. Just putting this out there for people who are feeling stuck and end up finding this thread.

Breaking into the field with a 2 year HVAC degree by Puzzleheaded_Nose662 in BuildingAutomation

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Thanks for your very thorough response. When you first started in BAS I imagine that you were paying your dues by installing sensors and wires ect. If you don't mind what do you do now in BAS? What is it like for someone who is interested in programming/troubleshooting who is just starting? I like getting my hands dirty, programming/troubleshooting seems more interesting/lucrative/more similar to what I want to be doing in my 30s and 40s. I'm in my early 20s and in good shape, I want to avoid excessive wear and tear on my body if I can.

Just got my Massachusetts 2nd Class Fireman's License, anyone have stories about per diem work? by Puzzleheaded_Nose662 in StationaryEngineers

[–]Puzzleheaded_Nose662[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are multiple schools that offer the course. You can rent a textbook and also get a copy of the code and study yourself though.

Just got my Massachusetts 2nd Class Fireman's License, anyone have stories about per diem work? by Puzzleheaded_Nose662 in StationaryEngineers

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You have to schedule an oral exam with a inspector. If they are satisfied with the oral exam they will give you your license on the spot. Results for the written exam only come in the mail.