Building Automation Systems Specialist

Siemens•Bend, OR

6h•$50,670 - $86,864•Onsite

About The Position

The Building Automation Systems Specialist supports customers throughout the greater Bend, Oregon area. The role participates in installing, starting up, and commissioning newly installed building automation system equipment, and helps verify system databases and programming against the scope of work and sequence of operations. The Specialist interacts regularly with customers to help improve energy efficiency, reduce costs, and support more sustainable buildings. The position commissions distributed digital control systems at construction sites, assists with network and workstation configuration and troubleshooting, verifies system operation and network performance, and supports final inspection, testing, customer acceptance, and training. The Specialist documents commissioning activities, submits reports and time and expense records, and provides control-system documents to engineering for as-built drawings. The role involves coordinating with technicians and trade contractors, following safety procedures, working overtime when needed, and participating in rotational on-call duties and minimal overnight travel.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience installing and servicing electronic control or HVAC equipment.
Electro-mechanical experience, gained 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 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.
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 backing up data from servers and creating automated backup procedures.
Support troubleshooting and resolution of inconsistencies in system functions or sequences of operations.
Assist with configuring 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.
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.
Work rotational on-call and/or minimal overnight travel.
Adhere to local, corporate, and OSHA safety policies and procedures.
Work in a team environment providing dedicated customer support.