Building Automation Service Specialist - Chantilly, VA

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Chantilly, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Siemens is seeking a Building Automation Service Specialist to support its Chantilly, Virginia branch and customers throughout the greater Northern Virginia area. The role performs assigned work on building automation systems, including service agreement maintenance, projects, and on-call time-and-material service. The specialist responds to emergency calls during scheduled hours and, as needed, after hours. The position involves regular customer interaction and supports energy savings, building efficiency, and sustainability. The specialist executes digitalization and standard service operations strategies and coordinates with internal service colleagues. Responsibilities include system repairs, preventive maintenance, service documentation, customer instruction, identifying discrepancies and upgrade opportunities, and project checkout and startup. The role also supports on-call rotations, may involve minimal overnight travel, and may require overtime or extended hours to meet commitments.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience servicing electronic control or HVAC equipment.
Electro-mechanical experience, gained through prior work or education.
User-level PC and software skills.
Ability and willingness to work in varied conditions and locations, including on ladders, scaffolds, high-lift equipment, in ducts, crawl spaces, roofs, basements, and above ceilings.
Ability and willingness to use hand tools, a laptop, email, a smartphone, and a tablet, and to carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 75 pounds unassisted.
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability and willingness to work overtime when needed.
At least 18 years of age and a valid driver's license with limited violations; must meet eligibility requirements for Siemens' fleet vehicle program.
Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or state-recognized GED.
Specialized skill training or certification.
At least 1 year of experience installing and servicing electronic control or HVAC equipment.
Knowledge of building automation systems, PLCs, HVAC, electrical concepts, and building operations.
Engineering and programming background in PLC or BMS.
Knowledge of building system communication protocols, including BACnet, Modbus, and TCP/IP.

Responsibilities

Execute digitalization and standard service operations strategies.
Work with internal service team members, including Service Sales, Client Service Managers, Service Coordinators, and RAM Digital Service Center personnel.
Follow Siemens and customer safety requirements, complete assigned training, and comply with mandatory policies, procedures, and standards.
Coordinate with contractors on job sites as needed and maintain tools and test equipment.
Participate in an after-hours on-call rotation and respond to assigned emergency and on-site service calls.
Perform repairs as directed on automation system types.
Complete service ticket documentation and maintain preventive maintenance schedules.
Maintain accurate service documentation and generate reports using Siemens tools.
Instruct customer personnel on proper system operation and assist with training.
Identify and report system discrepancies, suggest system upgrade opportunities, and assist with pricing repairs and upgrades when needed.
Perform system checkout and startup on projects.
Work overtime when needed, including extended hours to meet commitments.
Participate in rotational on-call coverage and minimal overnight travel as required.
Participate in job-site final walks and system-to-service turnover or final completion for assigned jobs.
Perform other duties as assigned.