Building Automation Specialist

Sharp Packaging Services•Allentown, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The successful candidate will serve as Sharp’s Building Automation System (BAS) Subject Matter Expert (SME), supporting a multi-building pharmaceutical packaging facility / cGMP environment.

Requirements

A thorough understanding of BAS equipment and controls, including design, installation, compatibility, connectivity, operation and preventive/corrective maintenance is required.
Must be well-versed in industrial and commercial HVAC control strategies and tactics, equipment and techniques.
Computer Skills including the full MS Office Suite is required.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong technical skills and attention to detail.
Solid verbal and written communication skills to a broad audience.
Robust time management and organizational skills.
Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and in a team environment.
Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints and specifications.

Nice To Haves

Biopharma experience in a cGMP or other related regulatory environment is strongly preferred.
Experience using Siemens Desigo, Insight and InfoCenter is preferred.
QMS, CMMS and AutoCAD experience is preferred.
Associate’s degree in electronics, automation, engineering or other related technical degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor the BAS to ensure that Sharp’s production and storage locations remain in a state of environmental control as per procedure.
Monitor and adjust setpoints to maintain occupant comfort levels in all other areas.
Actively manage all BAS alarms by promptly acknowledging them and taking action to address them utilizing the most appropriate resources.
Review all alarms from the off-shifts, weekends, holidays, etc. at first opportunity.
Communicate any issues / concerns immediately to the Facilities Manager.
Create templates as necessary to permit frequent, regular and on-demand trending of, and reporting on, a wide range of temperature, relative humidity and differential pressure data.
Regularly test Sharp’s RENO (remote notification) system to ensure proper operation.
Identify and promptly address any and all problems discovered.
Routinely inspect all BAS related equipment to ensure proper operation.
Support customer, FDA and internal audits involving the BAS.
Assess the need to repair or replace BAS equipment on an ongoing basis.
Support all BAS hardware and software upgrades as well as other related projects.
Assist in the revision of Sharp SOPs, Forms, etc. relative to the BAS.
Promptly diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues with the BAS; identify and implement effective solutions which minimize disruption(s).
Support Facilities Mechanics and vendor partner personnel in troubleshooting energy, air quality, safety and scheduling issues related to HVAC systems and the BAS.
Routinely identify opportunities for optimization, energy savings, operational improvements and enhancements within the BAS.
Share technical information related to the BAS, and collaborate and coordinate with other Sharp and vendor partner technical resources.
Train Facilities Mechanics to properly operate and monitor the BAS and actively manage all BAS alarms.
Review and provide input on the annual Siemens BAS service contract.
Ensure that the BAS complies with all relevant codes, standards, regulations, etc.
Identify, collect and maintain accurate and up-to-date BAS documentation.
Perform other related duties as assigned.