Building Automation Systems Mechanic I (Contract title: Building Systems Operator)

Amentum•Pearl River, NY

2d•$28 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking an Industrial Building Systems Operator (BSO) team member for our client site in Pearl River, NY. The successful candidate will have outstanding preventative maintenance skills and will be committed to working with others to deliver best in class, unparalleled excellence in customer service and satisfaction. As a BSO, you are responsible for operating, monitoring, and controlling the Building Automation System and providing an intermediate level of expertise in troubleshooting. Provide preventive and corrective maintenance on the facility mechanical and HVAC equipment/systems in a pharmaceutical environment. You will identify and correct any safety-related issues and perform independent equipment evaluations to identify potential equipment failures.

Requirements

High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
0-1 years of experience as a Building System Operator or HVAC maintenance mechanic in an industrial environment or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to pass a Tuberculosis test prior to employment or be medically cleared for Tuberculosis by a medical professional and be able to maintain annual negative results.
Ability to pass a medical evaluation for respirator use and be able to successfully complete a fit test for each type of respirator needed for the position or for an approved alternate respirator that provides equal or better protection from identified hazards.
Ability to obtain a security access badge at our client’s location.
Ability to obtain an appropriate driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles, as requested.
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
US Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
Newly hired employees must agree to a background investigation that will include fingerprinting and Security Risk Assessment approval (background investigation conducted by the U.S. Department of Justice/FBI on individuals requiring access to select agents and toxins, in accordance with the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Response Act of 2002).
Must attended and pass all provided training necessary to be accepted into the Select Agent Program.
Candidates will be subjected to pre-and/or post-hiring drug screening including federal drug screening (separate from state) as a condition of continued employment.
Must be able to comply with Personnel Quarantine Policy for Avian Influenza. Prohibits anyone who enters designated avian influenza research areas from having contact with susceptible avian species (not limited to pet birds, backyard poultry flocks, birds at fairs, commercial poultry operations, zoological collection, wild birds) for a minimum of 5 days.
Ability/willingness to provide shift coverage when needed.
Regularly lift to 50 lbs.
Regularly climb ladders, steps, and scaffolding
Repetitive motions: bend, stoop, squat, kneel, stretch, reach, wrist movement.
Walk extensively throughout the plant during shift.
Work at an accelerated pace in emergency conditions
Ability to differentiate colors pertaining to wire color-coding.
Wear steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed.
Cope with demands (stressors) that are associated with the job and/or the work environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience troubleshooting BAS/BMS systems and controls (Honeywell, Siemens, Edstrom, etc.), using knowledge of Building Systems sequence of operations.
Experience diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing process mechanical systems such as HVAC equipment and utilities supporting same.
Experience working with Fire Protection Systems.
Knowledge of Water Systems used in pharmaceutical applications.
Experience with the cGMP requirements in a pharmaceutical environment.
Experience troubleshooting, repairing and working with electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

Monitoring Building Management Systems (BMS/BAS) for alarms and abnormal trends.
Conducting preventive maintenance inspections and performing required preventive maintenance actions (lubrication, cleaning, filter changes, etc).
Respond and perform basic troubleshooting and remediation of alarm conditions.
Making emergency calls for support, if necessary.
Documenting room environmental deviations, root cause, and corrective actions in event reports, as needed.
Documenting daily operations and alarms in appropriate logbooks.
Performing routine building rounds to verify no emergency conditions exist and document in Daily Logbook.
Serving as initial point of contact for outside contractors to issue safety work permits.
Coordinating with security personnel to respond to fire panel alarms.
Responding and providing service and feedback to the customer on all work orders.
Recommending measures to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance.
Performing functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tagout procedures and wearing PPE as required.
Operating a variety of equipment such as hand tools, laptop computers, and diagnostic hardware to perform work.
Maintaining a strict schedule to be successful in the assignment yet demonstrates flexibility in the day-to-day activities and scheduling for the benefit of the customer.
Keep mechanical rooms clean and organized.
Ability/willingness to provide shift coverage when needed.
Other duties as assigned by Management or Lead.
Work in a team environment with a one team mentality; be friendly, respectful, empathetic, and professional to teammates and clients.
Value and respect employee authenticity and demonstrate cultural awareness to create a memorable experience and a respectful workplace.
Balance workload and multiple tasks while focusing on attention to detail and prioritizing assignments.
Take initiative to resolve issues that arise and solve problems independently; shift priorities as needed or requested by management and remain flexible.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance
Paid vacation: Two weeks during year 1 Three Weeks during years 1 through 5 Four weeks during years 5 through 9.99 Five weeks after year 10
Company paid short term disability
Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401K: Amentum matches a percentage of compensation up to 6% of your pay that you contribute
8 Paid Fixed Holidays and 2 Flexible Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Parental Leave
Supplemental Health Insurance
Identity Protection
Legal Plan
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Student Loan Program
Employee Purchase Program
Employee Discount Program
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Stock Purchase Plan
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance