Building Automation Systems Specialist

Siemens•Baltimore, MD

23h•$54,121 - $92,779•Onsite

About The Position

The Building Automation Systems Specialist supports the installation, startup, commissioning, and operational testing of newly installed building automation system equipment at construction sites in the Baltimore, Maryland area, including the eastern shore. The role verifies system databases and programming against the project scope and sequence of operations, documents commissioning details, and communicates progress and deficiencies. Specialists interact regularly with customers and support system acceptance, training, and troubleshooting to help customers improve energy efficiency and building operations. The position also supports network performance, data-server backups, PC workstations, user interfaces, and the resolution of system-function or sequence-of-operations inconsistencies. The specialist coordinates with lead technicians, team leaders, engineering, and trade contractors; completes written reports and time and expense records; and provides plans and control-system documents for as-built drawings. The role requires adherence to safety policies and procedures, overtime when needed, rotational on-call work, and minimal overnight travel.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience with HVAC, controls, electrical, mechanical, automation, or related technical systems, gained through employment, military service, internships, apprenticeships, trade school, or education.
Electro-mechanical experience through a previous role or education, and user PC/software skills.
On-the-job experience with, or the ability to read, understand, and interpret, design and construction documents.
Ability and willingness to work in varied conditions and locations, including on ladders, scaffolds, and high-lift equipment, and 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 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; an associate or bachelor's degree in electronics, mechanical engineering, or a related field is preferred.
Tridium experience is a plus.
Prior commercial construction experience is a plus.

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-server backups 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; 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 when 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.
Follow local, corporate, and OSHA safety policies and procedures and provide dedicated customer support in a team environment.