System Specialist Senior (BAS)

Job Summary: The candidate will report to the hiring manager and take responsibility for developing control databases graphics and programming sequences while providing hands-on startup and commissioning support for building automation projects. Drawing on a solid understanding of electrical circuitry and platforms like Distech or Niagara the specialist will troubleshoot installation issues maintain accurate project documentation and ensure systems operate efficiently to meet building codes and client needs.

Responsibilities:

• Provide Controls database graphics programming etc. for sequences as provided by the Design Specialist project specifications or other applicable sources. (Distech Honeywell Alerton Tridium experience preferred)
• Provide accurate controls of systems start-up and commissioning including point-to-point checkout on projects as assigned.
• Intermediate experience with commissioning configuration and troubleshooting BACnet MSTP and/or BACnet IP.
• Support and coordinate with installation personnel contractors and project managers etc. on project sites.
• Debug and troubleshoot installation issues during both the static and dynamic start up and commissioning of building controls.
• Provide support to Bosch Building Technologies and other contractors as well as engineers and commissioning agents 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.
• Provide hands-on service support on existing installations ensuring systems continue to meet existing building occupancy codes.
• Provide hands-on 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).
• Deliver on-site customer training and technical support to building engineers project managers and staff.
• Assist in management and training of junior technicians along with their assigned daily duties.
• Attend project meetings and coordinate scheduling with closeout and commissioning activities on construction projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 5 years of experience working with Tridium and/or Honeywell/Distech building controls (field commissioning servicing troubleshooting).
• 5 years of experience with programming and building automation controls database management.
• 5 years of experience with troubleshooting basic electric and electronic circuitry including reading and interpreting electrical and electronic diagrams.
• 5 years of experience with proven field experience in building automation controls programming network integration and system commissioning.
• Understanding of AC power circuitry including breakers and multi-phase power (120VAC and greater).
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical electrical and control wiring diagrams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2-Year of Associates degree in HVAC or electrical field studies.
• A Niagara N4 Certification
• 5 years of BACnet MSTP experience with commissioning configuration and troubleshooting.
• 5 years of experience programming servicing and troubleshooting Distech Alerton or Tridium controls systems within building automation operations.
• 6 years of experience with proven field experience and the ability to debug installation issues during both static and dynamic start-up phases.
• 6 years of experience in Construction Building Automation Controls/Engineering or related fields within Building Automation.
• Deep understanding of HVAC operations within a commercial facility (K-12 government facilities hospitals and/or data centers).
• Experience supporting retrofit projects or modernizing existing building automation systems replacing outdated controls sensors or hardware with newer technology.
• Experience supporting installation personnel and other contractors on project sites.
• Experience creating start-up documentation including daily logs check-out logs and commissioning documents.
• Experience providing service support to existing installations ensuring compliance with building occupancy codes and ongoing efficient operation.

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
• 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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Required Experience:

Senior IC