Building Automation System Specialist Senior (BAS)

Job Summary: Systems Specialist Senior is a highly experienced controls professional with extensive expertise in building automation systems building management controls and missioncritical environments. This role requires advanced technical skills in commercial building automation systems along with strong communication and leadership abilities. The specialist demonstrates a thorough understanding of control system hardware and software applies control theory principles and supports troubleshooting commissioning and long-term operation of complex automated systems.

Responsibilities:

• Provide Controls database graphics programming etc. for sequences as provided by the Design Specialist project specifications or other applicable sources. (Distech Alerton Tridium experience preferred)
• Provide accurate controls of systems start-up and commissioning including point-to-point checkout on projects as assigned. Verify correct alarm annunciation and other actions by equipment devices panels and annunciators of Controls projects.
• Provide information and support for other contractors on project site.
• Debug installation issues during both the static and dynamic start up and commissioning of building controls.
• Provide support to Bosch Building Technologies and other contractors to solve building operating issues that go beyond the controls or special systems operation.
• Provide input to others as requested or required to assist in the accurate estimation design installation start up commissioning and training for building systems.
• Provide start up documentation including daily logs check out logs commissioning documents etc. as required for assigned projects.
• Ensure timely software backups are created for projects and software development.
• Provide service support on existing installations ensuring systems continue to meet existing building occupancy codes.
• Provide service support on existing systems ensuring their proper and efficient operation as well as providing ongoing support to the facilitys building engineers.
• Complete time sheets service work orders and other paperwork required for this position in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assist in preparing of as-built drawings and Operation & Maintenance Manuals.
• Assist in turnover of projects from Operations Team to Service Team.
• Assist Sales team during estimating phase including potential product or system demonstrations.
• As necessary travel will be required to the job site to complete startup commissioning and assistance to the onsite personnel to complete the project. This will be on a case-by-case basis depending on the size scope and requirements of the project(s).
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 years of experience supporting building automation systems in industrial missioncritical or commercial building environments.
• 5 years of experience with controls programming commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of troubleshooting basic electric and electronic circuitry including reading and interpreting electrical and electronic diagrams.
• Experience with one or more of the following Distech Alerton Tridium Niagara Framework Delta Controls Johnson Metasys Siemens Metasys or related building controls systems.
• Basic to intermediate mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and nontechnical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7 years of experience in commercial building automation systems controls missioncritical or industrial building automation environments.
• 7 years of building controls programming and system integration experience.
• Masters degree in computer engineering Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Certified in at least 1 building automation controls systems manufacturer Niagara N4 preferred.
• Experience with HVAC controls building automation systems (BAS) and DDC systems.
• Working knowledge of BACnet protocols and DDC controls.
• Experience supporting commissioning retrofits and long-term service of operational control systems.

Physical Demands:

In general the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand climb walk sit push pull squat crawl and stoop. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger handle feel objects and type on keyboard; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision distance vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The use of power tools will be required to effectively perform this position. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may be required to work at heights over 1.8m (6 feet)

Working Conditions:

In general the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job the employee will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions work on job sites may be required to travel to and from job site locations may work in a typical office environment and is occasionally exposed to construction equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Confined space entry may be required. High work may be required.

Additional Information:

• Working Hours: This position generally works Monday- Friday overtime and on call when necessary
• Travel Requirements: up to 5% (local travel only)
• Benefits:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K w/ company match
• Life/AD&D/LTD
• Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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