Building Automation Systems (BAS) Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Role: Building Automation Systems Technician

**Summary: * To perform technical services to test and commission building automation systems (BAS) and to service and repair systems in * Delaware, Camden NJ and Philadelphia area**. To understand, meet, and exceed our customer expectations so that Building Systems & Services, Inc. is their preferred supplier for our product and services.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following

• Lead field activities related to startup and commissioning of Building Automation Systems (BAS).
• Review and understand documentation related to project including control prints, plans and specifications, and project related correspondence.
• Coordinate with job-site superintendent, trade foreman, startup personnel, etc., confirming controlled equipment is ready to be started.
• Execute necessary job-site documentation including permits and job safety task analysis in coordination with job-site project team, identify, understand and communicate potential hazards or concerns with the work and any changes to job-site conditions that alter the permitted scope of work.
• Commit to and comply with all on-site, company, and OSHA safety policies.
• Perform pre-power inspection of BAS to ensure installation is complete, correct, and safe to power and operate.
• Apply power to BAS controllers and related equipment, download programming, commission network, configure controllers, etc. using vendor specific programming tools, laptop, and software.
• Test operation of hardware comparing actual readings and commands with those in the BAS.
• Perform functional testing of system in all modes of operations exercising the controlled system through its sequence of operations.
• Record the results in standard startup and commissioning forms – create forms as needed if none are provided.
• Produce and communicate project punch-list as items arise and maintain list throughout the course of the work – complete all tasks assigned by project engineer/manager.
• Maintain and submit a complete BAS commissioning documentation package to project engineer/manager including all startup and commissioning forms, marked-up as-built drawings, sequences, completed punch-list etc.
• Perform warranty, service and maintenance work on systems documenting work on field service report for customer, submit documentation to office.
• Conduct owner training.
• Maintain current backup of customer programming and graphics on the BSS server.
• Perform system upgrades and software maintenance at customer sites as needed.
• Provide technical support to Service Department for BSS controls projects.
• Maintain current with new product developments through monitoring and reading product announcements, discussing new products with vendor’s sales and technical resources, and application development as assigned.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of increasingly responsible experience in startup and servicing HVAC and Controls systems.
• Ability to coordinate the work of others on multiple job sites.
• Effective interpersonal skills to represent the company to customers and other outside contacts in an ethical and professional manner.
• Possess the ability to explain technical information to technical and non-technical people.
• Must possess strong written skills and a proven understanding of computer programs and software applications relevant to the Controls & HVAC industry.
• Laptop required to submit daily paperwork and time sheets
• Must adhere to meeting strict deadlines
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills, including Windows and MS Office
• Professional neat appearance and presentation.
• A Valid Driver’s License and clean DMV Record approved by our Auto Insurance is required
• Criminal Background Check required
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Ability to operate company vehicle (truck)
• Ability to work from heights (ladder, scaffold, lift, etc.)
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Participate in On-Call Rotation as necessary
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suites (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Knowledge of Human Machine Interface (HMI); Machine-to-Machine Interface (M2M)
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• HVAC Journeyman Certificate a plus
• EPA Refrigeration License a plus
• Valid driver's license
• Pass a Company and customer jobsites require criminal background checks and Drug Testing

**Estimated Compensation: **$30 - $55 hourly based on experience