Building Automation Systems Technician

Northwestern Mutual-posted 3 months ago

$27 - $40/Yr

Milwaukee, WI

5,001-10,000 employees

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At Northwestern Mutual, we are strong, innovative and growing. We invest in our people. We care and make a positive difference. Reporting to the Manager of Facility Services, the Building Automation Systems (BAS) Technician's primary objective is to ensure the safety and security of personnel and property at Northwestern Mutual. Day-to-day responsibilities include testing, installing, maintaining, and repairing the electronic security, surveillance, automation, and life safety systems within the building complex. The BAS Technician writes and inputs programs for the building automation control systems and actively participates in special projects, from design to installation. Your experience with fire alarm systems or controllers, technically savvy nature, effective problem-solving skills, and customer service mentality will be critical as you partner cross-departmentally and immerse yourself in a variety of areas and opportunities. We look forward to hearing about your motivation to contribute to a broader purpose with a team that encourages individual and professional development.

Performs ongoing preventive maintenance of the automation systems, BMCS (building management & control systems), life safety systems, security systems and surveillance systems.
Maintains Building Automation System's LAN network, including but not limited to workstations, networking cables, servers and access points.
Tests these systems for proper operation, diagnoses and analyzes test results and makes appropriate adjustments, modifications or replacement of electronic or electromechanical and related hardware as required.
Uses technical and working knowledge of electricity, electronics and software programming to troubleshoot and repair the above-mentioned systems.
Assists in the planning sequence and/or method in which the electronic maintenance and repair is completed.
Responsible for ordering electronic equipment and maintaining an inventory of parts.
Creates changes, reevaluates programming language for building automation system and other equipment using software.
Maintains complete and current documentation for all changes to the systems and informs the system's users of changes and how they affect daily operations.
Maintains software back up of automated building system processors.
Recommends system enhancements and expedites their implementation.
Programs automation systems to fulfill the operational needs of the facility staff and assists them in understanding programming options.
Installs electronic equipment and associated hardware in accordance with various codes such as National Safety Code, NFPA Joint Industrial Conference standards, NICET and National, State and Local electrical codes.
Designs, builds and installs control circuits used to enhance existing security, surveillance, life safety, HVAC and automation systems.
Serves as a resource to building services and security staff in the operations of said equipment.
Performs maintenance and installation on other electronic equipment i.e. two-way radios, fitness equipment and digital recording systems.
Creates updates and builds schematics and wiring diagrams as required.
Disables and removes obsolete electronic equipment and support wiring.
Plays an integral role in the development and implementation of various building projects.
Responsible for researching best practices while incorporating safety and regulatory issues involving building automation, life safety and security systems.
Responsible for scheduling, collaboration and supervising service contractors and expediting progress and completion of projects.
Responsible for the maintenance of the building automation database in respect to the ongoing needs of the organization.
Instrumental in development of related databases and the importing/exporting of data to other company software systems.

Associate's degree in Electronics with 3+ years of proven experience with installation, programming and maintenance of building automation systems (preferably Honeywell and Johnson Controls) or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Ability to read building blueprints and schematics, along with advanced knowledge of relevant state and local building codes and standards.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and have a proven track record of effective independent decision-making.
Excellent analytical, problem solving, and documentation skills.
Strong customer focus, initiative, accuracy, and effective organizational and communication skills.
Proven ability to work independently or as part of a team and to adapt to changing priorities; a track record of consistently good attendance.
Ability to work at heights, on ladders, scaffolding and lifts.
Must be able to work overtime when required.

Strongly Preferred: NICET Certification in Fire Alarm Systems Level 1 (required to be obtained within 1 year of employment)
Preferred: NICET Certification in Fire Alarm Systems Level 2 (required to be obtained within 2 years of employment).
Member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) must maintain CPR/1st Aid/AED (defibrillator) certification; may be obtained within first 6 months on the job.

Compensation Range: Pay Range - Start: $27.01, Pay Range - End: $40.51
Northwestern Mutual pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement in the salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment.
At Northwestern Mutual, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

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