Building Automation Systems Specialist

Siemens•San Antonio, TX

9d•$50,670 - $86,864•Onsite

About The Position

The Building Automation Systems Specialist supports Siemens’ San Antonio branch and customers throughout the greater San Antonio area. The role participates in installing, starting up, and commissioning newly installed building automation system equipment, and verifies that system databases and programming align with the project scope and sequence of operations. The specialist regularly interacts with customers to support energy savings, reliable building operations, and sustainability. The position commissions distributed digital control systems at construction sites, supports network and workstation configuration and troubleshooting, and contributes to operational testing, customer acceptance, and training. It also involves documenting progress and deficiencies, coordinating with project team members and trade contractors, and providing system documentation to engineering for as-built drawings. The role requires adherence to safety procedures, teamwork, overtime when needed, rotational on-call work, and minimal overnight travel. This is a permanent, full-time position performed in an office/site setting.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience installing and servicing electronic control or HVAC equipment.
Electro-mechanical experience, gained through prior work or education, and user PC/software skills.
On-the-job experience reading, understanding, and interpreting design and construction documents.
Ability and willingness to work in varied conditions, including climbing ladders, scaffolds, and high-lift equipment, and working 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 Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability and willingness to work overtime as 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.
Associate or bachelor’s degree in electronics, mechanical engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Commission new distributed digital control systems on construction sites within planned timelines; document commissioning details and communicate deficiencies and progress.
Plan work with the Lead Technician and Team Leader.
Assist with data backups from data servers and creation of automated backup procedures; support troubleshooting and resolution of inconsistencies in system functions or sequences of operations.
Assist with setup and configuration of PC workstations and user interfaces.
Support confirmation of proper network performance.
Run routine reports to review system operation and participate in final inspection and testing.
Support customer acceptance and assist with customer training on system operations.
Complete and submit routine written reports and provide plans and control system documents to engineering for as-built drawings.
Support scheduling of trade contractors to coordinate startup services, as needed.
Submit accurate time and expense reports.
Work overtime when needed, including extended hours to meet commitments where compressed schedules are a factor.
Work rotational on-call and/or minimal overnight travel.
Follow local, corporate, and OSHA safety policies and procedures and provide dedicated customer support as part of a team.