Facilities Specialist BMS & Calibrations
San Diego, CA - USA
Job Summary
Job Summary
The BMS / HVAC Controls Technician supports the operation troubleshooting and optimization of building automation systems that control HVAC and related building systems. This role is ideal for an experienced HVAC controls technician who understands how equipment sensors control logic and field devices work together to maintain comfort efficiency and reliability.
The position focuses on DDC systems control sequences trend analysis and field-level troubleshooting with handson involvement in system adjustments diagnostics and ongoing performance improvement. A working knowledge of control wiring and electrical components is expected but the primary emphasis is on controls behavior system performance and HVAC integration rather than traditional electrical work.
This role collaborates closely with HVAC technicians facilities staff IT and vendors to support daily operations system upgrades and compliance activities within a complex facility environment.
Key Responsibilities
BMS Monitoring & Operations
Monitor real-time system dashboards alarms and trends to verify proper operation of HVAC lighting and automated building systems.
Identify abnormal conditions and perform initial diagnostics or escalate issues as needed.
Adjust schedules environmental setpoints and control strategies to support facility operational needs.
Troubleshooting & Repairs
Perform preventive maintenance on BMS hardware including sensors controllers actuators and networked components.
Diagnose and repair system faults communication issues and field device failures.
Support implementation and validation of system upgrades patches and reprogramming.
System Optimization & Documentation
Review system logs and trend analysis to recommend improvements for energy use comfort and equipment longevity.
Maintain and update BMS documentation such as device maps sequences of operation control logic and wiring diagrams.
Collaboration & Support
Partner with HVAC technicians electricians IT departments and other facility teams to resolve cross functional issues.
Coordinate vendor support for advanced diagnostics and repairs.
Provide guidance on system usage and support access control or user setup as needed.
- Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs and other related duties may be assigned.
Calibration & Instrument Accuracy
- Execute routine and as needed calibrations for temperature humidity and differential pressure sensors supporting HVAC and controlled environments. needed calibrations for
- Verify sensor accuracy against certified reference standards and manufacturer specifications.
- Document calibration results adjustments and asfound/asleft conditions in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
- Identify out oft olerance conditions perform corrective actions when permitted or escalate issues for repair or replacement. oftolerance conditions perform corrective actions when permitted or escalate issues for repair or replacement.
- Coordinate calibration activities with maintenance schedules to minimize operational impact.
- Support audits and inspections by providing calibration records and technical explanations as needed.
Education & Experience
- Minimum of 25 years of experience supporting HVAC controls and Building Management Systems (BMS) in a commercial industrial or regulated facilities environment.
- Handson experience working with Siemens Desigo systems is strongly preferred including system navigation point configuration alarm management trend analysis and basic controls troubleshooting.
- Experience with DDC-based HVAC control systems including air handlers VAVs terminal units chilled water and hot water systems and associated field devices.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot controls logic sequences of operation sensors actuators and control networks working across both software and field components.
- Familiarity with interpreting control drawings wiring diagrams and sequences of operation to support diagnostics and system optimization.
- Experience collaborating with HVAC technicians facilities teams and controls vendors to support daily operations and system upgrades.
Education
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Building Systems Facilities Management HVAC Controls or a related technical field is preferred.
- An equivalent combination of handson controls experience technical training and certifications will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Preferred Skills & Background
- Experience with Siemens controls platforms beyond Desigo (Insight Apogee) or other major BMS platforms (JCI Schneider Honeywell) is a plus.
- Familiarity with BACnet-based systems trend analysis and basic networked controls concepts.
- Background supporting missioncritical or regulated facilities (pharma biotech healthcare data centers) is beneficial.
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