BUILDING AUTOMATION LEAD

Summit Point Raceway Associates Inc•Blackstone, VA

1h•Onsite

About The Position

The Building Automation Lead is responsible for overseeing the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and optimization of Building Automation Systems (BAS) supporting a complex federal facility. This position serves as the technical subject matter expert for BAS operations and is responsible for ensuring facility systems operate efficiently, reliably, and in accordance with contract requirements. The Building Automation Lead monitors system performance, analyzes operational data, supports energy management initiatives, and works closely with operations, engineering, and maintenance personnel to maintain safe and effective facility operations.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Building Automation, Controls Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Facilities Management, or a related technical discipline.
Minimum of seven (7) years of experience supporting Building Automation Systems, Energy Management Systems, Industrial Controls, or related building control technologies.
Manufacturer training on the Building Automation System(s) utilized within the facility.
Current training certificates documenting BAS manufacturer training and technical proficiency.
Demonstrated experience installing, programming, troubleshooting, maintaining, and optimizing Building Automation Systems.
Experience supporting HVAC control systems, energy management systems, and facility automation technologies.
Ability to interpret control drawings, system schematics, sequences of operation, technical manuals, and specifications.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and technical documentation skills.
Ability to pass background check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting federal government facilities contracts.
Experience supporting large campus-style, industrial, mission-critical, or training environments.
Experience with Siemens, Johnson Controls, Tridium Niagara, Schneider Electric, Honeywell, or similar BAS platforms.
Experience supporting central utility plants, chilled water systems, boiler systems, or energy management programs.
Experience with network communications, BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks, or similar BAS protocols.
Experience supporting commissioning, retro-commissioning, and system integration projects.
Experience utilizing computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
Supervisory, lead technician, or project leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and optimization of Building Automation Systems (BAS).
Monitor and manage HVAC, energy management, utility, lighting, and other integrated building control systems.
Diagnose and resolve BAS software, hardware, communication, and control system issues.
Perform system testing, calibration, commissioning, and verification activities.
Analyze system trends, alarms, and performance data to identify operational issues and opportunities for improvement.
Develop and implement BAS programming modifications, scheduling changes, and control sequence adjustments as required.
Ensure BAS systems operate in accordance with contract requirements, manufacturer recommendations, and industry best practices.
Coordinate with maintenance, engineering, and operations personnel to support equipment performance and reliability.
Support energy conservation initiatives and building performance optimization efforts.
Maintain system documentation, training records, programming backups, and technical records.
Assist with facility upgrades, renovations, system integrations, and commissioning activities.
Support emergency response activities, troubleshooting efforts, and system restoration following outages or failures.