HARDIKSINH RAOL
SCARBOROUGH,Canada
Summary
Building automation professional with a background in Niagara 4, JACE configuration, and control system troubleshooting across hospitals, data centers, courthouses, and industrial sites. Delivered system testing, commissioning, graphics development, and end-user support while coordinating with engineers, contractors, and maintenance teams to improve reliability and operating performance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Building Automation Control Specialist
Alpine HVAC Inc.
Vineland Station, Ontario
05.2025 - Current
- Program JACE controllers and Supervisor stations.
- Configure Niagara components such as stations, networks, schedules, alarms, histories, and user roles.
- Diagnose communication issues between field devices and Niagara networks.
- Integrate BAS with other systems (e.g., lighting, fire alarms, access control, IoT devices).
- Conducted system start-up, testing, and commissioning, ensuring optimal performance and functionality.
- Build custom dashboards and graphics for operators and facility managers.
- Work closely with facility managers, engineers, contractors, and IT teams to ensure system reliability and performance.
- Provided training and technical support to end users and building maintenance personnel, facilitating effective system usage.
- Identified opportunities for automation upgrades and sustainability improvements, enhancing system efficiency.
Building Automation Specialist
Johnson Controls Canada LP
Toronto, Ontario
12.2021 - 04.2024
- Given on-site Support to Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital, Humber River Hospital, Durham Courthouse, Thunder Bay Courthouse and Guelph Data Centre.
- Technical Knowledge of HVAC systems/controls, functions of Building Automation system and familiar with integration concept such as BACnet, Ethernet, Point to Point communication through RS 232 and MSTP.
- Tested, inspected and troubleshoot low-voltage power equipment and systems, network communications, peripherals, valve, actuators, relays and sensors.
- Applied optimization and energy management strategies to improve performance of building automation systems.
- Prepared monthly maintenance reports for Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, Durham Courthouse, and North Bay Regional Health Centre to ensure compliance with operational standards.
- Developed quotations for installation and replacement parts while programming and modifying graphics for HVAC equipment, verifying optimal system performance.
- Provided remote support to several sites, including North Bay Regional Health Centre, Milton District Hospital, and Howard County Courthouse.
- Having the ability in customer satisfaction and maintaining positive relationships through quality of work and service delivered.
Electronics Technician/Service Engineer
Precise Park Link
Toronto, Ontario
03.2018 - 12.2021
- Provided service support for projects including City of Mississauga, City of Burlington, City of Kitchener, and Niagara Parks for DG4 and DG7 machines, while ensuring operational efficiency.
- Troubleshot and repaired pay and display machines, enhancing functionality and user experience.
- Exceptional technical and electronics skills with the ability to work with schematic circuit drawings.
- Strong circuit board troubleshooting
- Work in a fast-paced environment and with tight timelines.
- Collaborated effectively with team members to achieve project goals.
- Disassemble, troubleshoot, repair, clean and reassemble electronic equipment.
- Test received and repaired equipment for functionality.
- Troubleshot electronic circuit boards and equipment and replaced components.
- De-soldered and soldered electronic components on printed circuit boards, contributing to effective repairs and maintenance.
- Load/edit firmware, software, and configuration settings of equipment.
Assistant Engineer (Electronics & Communication)
Kevin Technologies Pvt Ltd.
Ahmedabad, India
01.2011 - 02.2015
- Testing of a control system based on PLC, MMI, SCADA and measurement sensors.
- Tested PLC & HMI communication and Analog & Digital Input-Output of PLC as well as Extra Module of Allen Bradley, Omron and Mitsubishi.
- Executed PLC, SCADA system, BMS, and EMS validation, preparing comprehensive qualification documents.
- Working on various process machines like FBD, RMG, water system, blender, coating, tablet compression machine and well-versed with process instruments used for the measurement of process parameters.
- Provided technical support to other employees regarding PLC, HMI and SCADA Modification programs.
- Inspected and tested Pharmaceutical Machines by using Calibrator and Multi-meter as well as prepared Documentation for the summary report.
- Conducted failure analyses, documented results, and recommended corrective actions to improve system reliability.
- Coordinated project activities across teams to enhance communication and collaboration, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
- Worked in compliance with eGMP and 21 CFR Part 11 standards: validation and execution of standard tests such as Risk Management, Installation and Operational Qualification.
Education
Electronics Engineering Technician -
Seneca College
Toronto, Ontario04-2017
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication
Gandhinagar Institute of Technology (G.I.T)
Gujarat, India06-2010
Skills
- Niagara programming
- JACE configuration
- BAS integration
- HVAC controls
- BACnet troubleshooting
- System commissioning
- HVAC programming
- PLC programming
- System validation
- Network architecture
- Software proficiency
- Operating Systems: Windows 7/VISTA/XP, LINUX
- Office Tools: MS office, MS Visual Studio, Outlook, Lotus Notes
- Client relations
Activities and Interest
Traveling, exploring new places and sports activities such as cricket and volleyball.
Academic Projects
GSM Based Home Security System using Arduino. (Seneca College of Applied Arts and Science - 2017), Voltage Converter Circuit with Safety Features. (Seneca College of Applied Arts and Science - 2017)
Undertaken Several Projects at
- Zydis Biologics, Ahmedabad: - Worked on various PLC Validation, SCADA system Validation and BMS validation and prepared Qualification Documents.
- Piramal Health Care Limited, Ahmedabad: - Design and implement machine control software and programs for automation system projects to meet customer requirements Tasks include mapping I/O, creating tags, writing logic from scratch and implementing.
- Sun pharma, Halol: - Worked on various EMS Validation, SCADA system Validation and BMS Validation and prepared Qualification Documents.
- Ranbaxy, Goa: - Implement various types of machine programs and control depending on project scope and customer requirements.
- Torrent Pharmaceutical Limited, Chattal & Baddi: - Develop and Verify HMI Operation, Discuss solution with Electrical Department Manager.
- Intas Pharmaceutical Limited, Ahmedabad: - Test, Debug and commission Automation System, Develop PLC Program and motion-based Machine Logic Program.
- Serum Institute of India Limited, Pune: - Collect the Data for BMS validation and Compile and maintain all information and documentation relevant to maintenance and calibration programs.
- Zydis Cadila Vaccine Technologies Centre, Ahmedabad: - Development of SCADA system and PLC program and verify whole SCADA system.
- Aptex Pharma, Bangalore: - Check PLC program, Analog I/O, Digital I/O for Process Validation and Provided Technical Support.
Timeline
Building Automation Control Specialist
Alpine HVAC Inc.
05.2025 - Current
Building Automation Specialist
Johnson Controls Canada LP
12.2021 - 04.2024
Electronics Technician/Service Engineer
Precise Park Link
03.2018 - 12.2021
Assistant Engineer (Electronics & Communication)
Kevin Technologies Pvt Ltd.
01.2011 - 02.2015
Electronics Engineering Technician -
Seneca College
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication
Gandhinagar Institute of Technology (G.I.T)