Building Automation Technician

Oracle • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

As a Building Automation Technician, you will install, integrate, troubleshoot, and optimize controls systems that support reliable, efficient operation of hyperscale data centers. This is a hands-on role working across HVAC and critical building systems, with a strong emphasis on uptime, cybersecurity, and disciplined execution. This technician manages operations of multiple data center sites, driving the strategic direction for performance and health analysis, mentoring teams, and ensuring alignment with business objectives and security goals. Responsibilities include directing capacity evaluations, resolving complex technical issues, implementing advanced automation in issue triage, and establishing best practices and a continually evolving knowledge base. The role also sets strategy for incident management, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement while collaborating across functions. Additionally, it oversees regional expansion projects, acts as a key liaison with project and engineering teams, and leads strategic planning for installations, repairs, inventory, logistics, and large-scale infrastructure upgrades, providing executive-level recommendations and mentorship throughout.

Requirements

• Advanced controls/automation experience in mission-critical or industrial environments.
• Strong protocol and integration experience (BACnet/Modbus/LonWorks), multi-vendor environments, and OT security awareness.
• Strong troubleshooting and commissioning discipline; documentation rigor.
• Clear communication and ability to work effectively across vendors, electricians, mechanics, and IT/OT stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and troubleshoot automation systems and field devices, including PLC/DDC controllers, sensors, actuators, and networked controls.
• Integrate controls platforms with BMS/DCIM and OT/IT networks; validate sequences and tune performance to meet operational requirements.
• Perform functional testing, preventive/predictive maintenance, software updates, and structured RCA on complex automation failures.
• Maintain accurate documentation (as-builts, point lists, sequences, test results) and support operational readiness through turnover and training.
• Execute work in alignment with automation cybersecurity and change-control requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts, including deployment of analytics, trending standards, and commissioning enhancements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
• Short term disability and long term disability
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
• Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Financial planning and group legal
• Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed