Building Automation Systems Specialist

Siemens•Charlotte, NC

4d•$50,670 - $86,864•Onsite

About The Position

The Building Automation Systems Specialist supports Siemens’ Charlotte, North Carolina branch and customers throughout the greater Charlotte area. 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 scope of work and sequence of operations. The specialist interacts regularly with customers and helps deliver building systems that support energy savings and sustainable environments. The position commissions distributed digital control systems at construction sites, supports network and workstation configuration, verifies system performance, and participates in testing, inspection, customer acceptance, and training. The specialist coordinates work with the Lead Technician and Team Leader, documents commissioning details and system deficiencies, submits routine reports and time and expense records, and provides control-system documents to engineering for as-built drawings. Work may involve overtime, 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, acquired 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 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.
Associate or bachelor’s degree in electronics, mechanical engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Commission newly installed 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 creation of automated backup procedures.
Support troubleshooting and resolution of inconsistencies in system functions or sequences of operation.
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.
May support scheduling of trade contractors to coordinate startup services.
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.