Project Specialist II (BAS)

About Robert Bosch GmbH

Headquartered in Germany, Robert Bosch GmbH is a premier global supplier with four primary business sectors: Automotive Technology, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. Over 400,000+ associates generate sales of over 90 billion. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is "Invented for life." Ninety-two percent of the share capital of Robert Bosch GmbH is held by Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH, a charitable foundation. The special ownership structure guarantees the entrepreneurial freedom of the Bosch Group, making it possible for the company to plan over the long term and to undertake significant investments in safeguarding its future. In North America, Robert Bosch LLC supplies automotive original equipment and aftermarket products, industrial drive and control technology, power tool, security and building technology, thermo-technology, household appliances, solar energy, healthcare, and software innovations. Bosch established its regional presence in North America in 1906 and now employs 41,000 associates in more than one hundred locations.

Bosch Building Technologies Integrator Business

The regional system integration business called Bosch Building Technologies offers solutions and customized services for building security, energy efficiency, and building automation for commercial buildings and infrastructure projects Bosch started its Integrator Business in North America through the acquisition of Climatec in 2015. Climatec expanded Bosch's role as a comprehensive supplier of energy, building automation and security solutions. Climatec is recognized in the building industry as an independent single-source integrator of critical building systems including energy services, building automation and security & life safety in the U.S. market. The company provides consulting, planning, implementation and 24/7 remote management. Climatec is active in several market segments and industries including data centers, commercial real estate buildings, and federal, state, and local government. Climatec has operated as an independent entity, maintaining its offices in Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, New York, and New Jersey. Climatec continues to represent and integrate numerous leading manufactures' product lines across its wide range of services, including Bosch products. In 2023, Bosch acquired Canadian-based security integrator Paladin Technologies. Merging Paladin Technologies and Climatec will significantly expand Bosch's Integrator Business in North America. Today the combined entity of Bosch Building Technologies (previously Climatec and Paladin Technologies) represents over $800M in revenues and 2800 associates. Utilizing the strengths of both companies, Bosch offers its customers a complete portfolio of networked and efficient energy, building automation and security solutions.

Job Summary: The Project Specialist is responsible for managing and overseeing on-site technical operations, ensuring the quality, safety, and efficiency of fieldwork. This role involves supervising field technicians, coordinating resources, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring that project deadlines and specifications are met.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support for ongoing service engineering and support for existing building systems.
• Provide Controls or Special Systems database, graphics, programming, etc. for sequences as provided by Design Specialists, project specifications, or other sources as applicable.
• Debug installation issues during both the static and dynamic start up and commissioning of building controls and special systems.
• Provide accurate controls or special systems start up and commissioning including point-to-point checkout on projects as assigned.
• 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.
• Complete time sheets, service work orders, and other paperwork required for this position in an accurate and timely manner. Design Controls or Special Systems projects to meet scope of work and budget as defined by contract documents and sales estimate.
• Assist in preparing of As-built drawings and Operation & Maintenance Manuals.
• Interpret project documents, estimates, and other information as available to select the proper equipment to achieve the scope of work required in the most economical and functional manor.
• Ensures project documents, estimates, and other information are available to all necessary personnel to maximize Climatec's productivity on the project.
• Determines if customer expectations are similar to Climatec's and if these can be achieved based upon Climatec's estimate or contractual scope. Provides feedback on this as appropriate internally and externally.
• Coordinates with Material Coordinator to achieve maximum cash flow and material handling efficiency.
• Ensures all projects are invoiced accurately and is engaged in collections to minimize aging.
• Coordinates with Subcontractor or internal installation team to ensure maximized installation productivity.
• Assists with the monthly WIP re-forecast.
• Recommends technical solutions to sales and operations. Assist Sales team during estimating phase and if necessary demonstrate efficient EMS systems to new customers.
• Identifies change order opportunities and coordinates with sales to document, pursue, and book them.
• Provide support to Climatec and other contractors to solve building operating issues that go beyond the controls or special systems operation.
• Communicate with internal employees as required to ensure Climatec labor is accurate and timely and estimated productivity is achieved in all areas.
• Provide leadership and input to others as requested or required to assist in the accurate estimation, design, installation, start up, commissioning, and training for building systems.
• Communicate with external organizations as required such as consulting engineers, building owners, and other contractors to ensure accurate and timely engineering.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of high school diploma or two-year technical degree in HVAC or Electronics related studies preferred.
• Other technical experience such as military, on the job training programs, etc. may meet this requirement as determined by local management.
• An understanding of computer operating systems including MS Office Suite of products.
• 3-5 years' experience configuring and debugging basic computer and networking problems.
• 3-5 years' experience programming, configuring, and debugging HVAC and DDC controller software, i.e. programming with Tridium/Niagara.
• A clear ability to work with electronic equipment such as volt meters, amp meters, oscilloscopes, etc.
• The ability to troubleshoot basic electric and electronic circuitry including reading and interpreting electrical and electronic diagrams.
• A working understanding of AC power circuitry including breakers, multi-phase power, etc. (120VAC and greater), and strong mechanical aptitude
• A thorough understanding of HVAC operations within a commercial facility.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in building automation controls or related fields such as HVAC or electrical systems.
• 3+ years of experience working with Distech, Alerton, or Tridium building control systems.
• 2+ years of experience leading teams, projects, etc.
• 2+ years of experience working with large-scale commercial building automation, i.e., data centers, hospitals, universities, etc.
• Deep understanding of HVAC operations within a facility.
• Experience with Fault Detection and Diagnostics platforms such as SkySpark.
• Proven ability to debug installation issues during both static and dynamic start-up phases.
• Experience supporting installation personnel and other contractors on project sites.
• Experience creating start-up documentation, including daily logs, check-out logs, and commissioning documents.
• Certifications in relevant technical areas such as OSHA, PMP, N4, or other industry certifications.

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:
• Benefits:
  1. Medical
  2. Dental
  3. Vision
  4. Flexible Spending Accounts
  5. 401K w/ company match
  6. Life/AD&D/LTD
  7. Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays
  8. Employee Assistance Program
  9. Pet Insurance

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