Building Automation Systems Specialist
About The Position
The Building Automation Systems Specialist supports the installation, startup, and commissioning of newly installed building automation system equipment at construction sites serving the greater Salt Lake City area. The role verifies system databases and programming against the scope of work and sequence of operations, supports network and workstation configuration, and helps ensure system performance and customer acceptance. Specialists interact regularly with customers, documenting progress and deficiencies, coordinating with project teams, and supporting system training. The work may involve overtime, rotational on-call coverage, minimal overnight travel, and varied job-site conditions.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience installing and servicing electronic control or HVAC equipment.
- Electro-mechanical experience, either through a previous role 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 and locations, 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.
- Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver's license with limited violations.
- Must meet eligibility requirements to participate in Siemens' fleet vehicle program.
- Must be 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 servers and the 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 to meet commitments, including extended hours for compressed schedule performance.
- Work rotational on-call and/or undertake minimal overnight travel.
- Follow local, corporate, and OSHA safety policies and procedures.
- Work in a team environment providing dedicated support to customers.
Benefits
- A variety of health and wellness benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
