BMCS Technician (Control Tech)

M.C. Dean, Inc•Raleigh, NC

40d•Onsite

About The Position

The Building Management Control System (BMCS) Technician will be primarily responsible for monitoring, operating, testing and performing installation and corrective services, as well as preventive and corrective maintenance on the Building Automation System. In this position, you will be expected to apply adjustments in the Building Automation System in response to tenant calls, work orders, alarms, monitor building status, and identified fault conditions on the system(s). This position has the ability to work independently and has extensive knowledge and experience with BACnet protocols and with Distech, Struxureware (EcoStruxure), and TAC i-net automation systems. Must have a working knowledge of both text based and block function programming. They will report to the BAS Manager or Lead under the Service Manager, coordinate and receive direction from the Lab Ventilation Manager, and hold potential for back shift rotation or duty hours and on-call status. This position is covered by the CBA for Industrial, Technical and Professional Employees Union, OPEIU Local 4873. CALL AND SITE COORDINATION: Works with the admin team to log and identify problem areas in the building. Assists other trades in the field in the active troubleshooting of systems. Monitors system for alarms, provides reports and performs triage on system reports and messages. SYSTEM OPERATIONS: Monitors controlled systems for performance and problems. Backs up application software and checks network integrity of control devices. Debugs and simulates programs, checks calibration of hardware/software devices, configures parameters and tests control components and software. Performs function check of all control systems and documents results. Sets up alarms for optimal efficiency and response. SERVICE: Responds to service calls by determining problems, identifying causes, and implementing solutions to address issues. Works with the Lead, SM, and LVM to recommend and develop a maintenance program for their system. Identifies and implements long term service strategies. PERFORMANCE QUALITY: Performs all work in accordance with contract documents and applicable company standards. Performs work to meet the required response times and to facilitate others to meet response times. Develops and maintains procedures and check lists for the execution of service calls, system routine maintenance and commissioning tasks to maintain consistency and completeness of the work. COMMUNICATIONS: Keeps managers and the Admin Team informed of questions, progress, information needs, and discrepancies in system and other issues impacting the operation of the building and comfort of occupants. Initiates follow up action to secure needed responses in a timely manner. Uses real time judgement to escalate building issues to the proper entities. Additional: Record and report all faults, deficiencies, and other unusual occurrences. Respond to emergency situations and perform any and all tasks necessary for the protection of occupants and property Perform Laboratory, Data Center, or mission critical environment maintenance activities to ensure appropriate Indoor Air Quality. Operate and maintain critical systems such as HVAC, mechanical, CRAC units, life safety and building automated systems, and utility systems. Knowledgeable on the use and operation of BAS systems for the control of equipment, monitoring facility conditions, and capture/trending of data for analysis and to support energy modeling. Knowledge and use of Electrical Safety Precautions and Arc Flash requirements. Proper use of PPE This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and responsibilities. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

High school diploma / GED with 3+ years of experience.
Three years BAS monitoring and DDC controls experience within the building controls industry.
Ability to read and interpret technical documentation including sequence of operations, technical product literature, programming manuals and specifications.
Ability to troubleshoot basic communications wiring, control logic wiring and end devices.
Knowledge of building mechanical and electrical equipment functions and use, HVAC systems controls applications, and relevant hardware and software products.
Knowledge of commonly used networks and network topologies.
Ability to work at a computer terminal with mouse and keyboard for extended periods.
Ability to work safely in close proximity to exposed line voltage and low voltage wiring and terminations.
Good customer communication skills.
U.S. Citizenship for access to classified information.
Ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 clearance.

Nice To Haves

Vocational school or associate degree in a technical trade.
Experience with Siemen’s Controls Platforms and devices.
Experience with INET-7 Controls Platforms and devices.
Experience with Distech Controls system and devices.
Experience with Niagara Controls Platforms.
Experience with BACnet protocol.
Factory training certifications on the above systems.

Responsibilities

Monitoring, operating, testing, and performing installation and corrective services on the Building Automation System.
Applying adjustments in the Building Automation System in response to tenant calls, work orders, alarms, monitoring building status, and identified fault conditions.
Working independently with extensive knowledge and experience with BACnet protocols and with Distech, Struxureware (EcoStruxure), and TAC i-net automation systems.
Having a working knowledge of both text based and block function programming.
Reporting to the BAS Manager or Lead under the Service Manager, coordinating and receiving direction from the Lab Ventilation Manager.
Logging and identifying problem areas in the building with the admin team.
Assisting other trades in the field in the active troubleshooting of systems.
Monitoring system for alarms, providing reports, and performing triage on system reports and messages.
Monitoring controlled systems for performance and problems.
Backing up application software and checking network integrity of control devices.
Debugging and simulating programs, checking calibration of hardware/software devices, configuring parameters, and testing control components and software.
Performing function checks of all control systems and documenting results.
Setting up alarms for optimal efficiency and response.
Responding to service calls by determining problems, identifying causes, and implementing solutions.
Recommending and developing a maintenance program for their system with the Lead, SM, and LVM.
Identifying and implementing long-term service strategies.
Performing all work in accordance with contract documents and applicable company standards.
Performing work to meet required response times and facilitating others to meet response times.
Developing and maintaining procedures and checklists for service calls, routine maintenance, and commissioning tasks.
Keeping managers and the Admin Team informed of questions, progress, information needs, and discrepancies.
Initiating follow-up action to secure needed responses in a timely manner.
Using real-time judgment to escalate building issues to the proper entities.
Recording and reporting all faults, deficiencies, and other unusual occurrences.
Responding to emergency situations and performing tasks necessary for the protection of occupants and property.
Performing maintenance activities in Laboratory, Data Center, or mission-critical environments to ensure appropriate Indoor Air Quality.
Operating and maintaining critical systems such as HVAC, mechanical, CRAC units, life safety and building automated systems, and utility systems.
Using BAS systems for equipment control, monitoring facility conditions, and capturing/trending data for analysis and energy modeling.
Using Electrical Safety Precautions and Arc Flash requirements.
Proper use of PPE.