Building Automation Systems Specialist

Siemens•Racine, WI

1d•$49,195 - $84,334•Onsite

About The Position

The Building Automation Systems Specialist supports customers throughout the greater Racine, Wisconsin area and should reside within a 60–75 mile radius of Racine. The role participates in the installation, startup, and commissioning of newly installed building automation system equipment and helps verify system databases and programming against the project scope and sequence of operations. Specialists regularly interact with customers to support energy savings, cost savings, and more sustainable environments. The position commissions distributed digital control systems at construction sites, supports network and workstation configuration, and assists with operational testing, customer acceptance, and training. It also involves coordinating with project teams and trade contractors, completing documentation and reports, and following applicable safety procedures. The role may require overtime, rotational on-call work, and minimal overnight travel. It is a permanent, full-time position with an office/site-only work mode.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience installing and servicing electronic control or HVAC equipment.
DDC (Direct Digital Controls) experience, either from a previous role or through 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 circumstances, including climbing ladders, scaffolds, and high-lift equipment, and working in ducts, crawl spaces, roofs, basements, above ceilings, and various conditions.
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 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 at 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 creating 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; 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 on compressed schedules.
Work rotational on-call and/or minimal overnight travel.
Adhere to local, corporate, and OSHA safety policies and procedures, and provide dedicated customer support in a team environment.