Building Systems Operator

Amentum•Pearl River, NY

11d•$28 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking an Industrial Building Systems Operator (BSO) team member for our client site in Pearl River, NY. The successful candidate will have outstanding preventative maintenance skills and will be committed to working with others to deliver best in class, unparalleled excellence in customer service and satisfaction. The BSO is responsible for operating, monitoring, and controlling the Building Automation System and providing an intermediate level of expertise in troubleshooting. They will provide preventive and corrective maintenance on the facility mechanical and HVAC equipment/systems in a pharmaceutical environment. The role involves identifying and correcting safety-related issues and performing independent equipment evaluations to identify potential equipment failures.

Requirements

High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
0-1 years of experience as a Building System Operator or HVAC maintenance mechanic in an industrial environment or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to pass a Tuberculosis test prior to employment or be medically cleared for Tuberculosis by a medical professional and be able to maintain annual negative results.
Ability to pass a medical evaluation for respirator use and be able to successfully complete a fit test for each type of respirator needed for the position or for an approved alternate respirator that provides equal or better protection from identified hazards.
Ability to obtain a security access badge at our client’s location.
Ability to obtain an appropriate driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles, as requested.
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
US Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
Background investigation that will include fingerprinting and Security Risk Assessment approval.
Must attend and pass all provided training necessary to be accepted into the Select Agent Program.
Candidates will be subjected to pre-and/or post-hiring drug screening including federal drug screening (separate from state) as a condition of continued employment.
Must be able to comply with Personnel Quarantine Policy for Avian Influenza.
Regularly lift to 50 lbs.
Regularly climb ladders, steps, and scaffolding.
Repetitive motions: bend, stoop, squat, kneel, stretch, reach, wrist movement.
Walk extensively throughout the plant during shift.
Work at an accelerated pace in emergency conditions.
Ability to differentiate colors pertaining to wire color-coding.
Wear steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed.
Cope with demands (stressors) that are associated with the job and/or the work environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience troubleshooting BAS/BMS systems and controls (Honeywell, Siemens, Edstrom, etc.), using knowledge of Building Systems sequence of operations.
Experience diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing process mechanical systems such as HVAC equipment and utilities supporting same.
Experience working with Fire Protection Systems.
Knowledge of Water Systems used in pharmaceutical applications.
Experience with the cGMP requirements in a pharmaceutical environment.
Experience troubleshooting, repairing and working with electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

Operating, monitoring, and controlling the Building Automation System.
Providing an intermediate level of expertise in troubleshooting.
Providing preventive and corrective maintenance on facility mechanical and HVAC equipment/systems in a pharmaceutical environment.
Identifying and correcting safety-related issues.
Performing independent equipment evaluations to identify potential equipment failures.
Monitoring Building Management Systems (BMS/BAS) for alarms and abnormal trends.
Conducting preventive maintenance inspections and performing required preventive maintenance actions (lubrication, cleaning, filter changes, etc).
Responding and performing basic troubleshooting and remediation of alarm conditions.
Making emergency calls for support, if necessary.
Documenting room environmental deviations, root cause, and corrective actions in event reports.
Documenting daily operations and alarms in appropriate logbooks.
Performing routine building rounds to verify no emergency conditions exist and document in Daily Log Book.
Serving as initial point of contact for outside contractors to issue safety work permits.
Coordinating with security personnel to respond to fire panel alarms.
Responding and providing service and feedback to the customer on all work orders.
Recommending measures to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance.
Performing functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tagout procedures and wearing PPE as required.
Operating a variety of equipment such as hand tools, laptop computers, and diagnostic hardware to perform work.
Maintaining a strict schedule to be successful in the assignment yet demonstrates flexibility in the day-to-day activities and scheduling for the benefit of the customer.
Keeping mechanical rooms clean and organized.
Providing shift coverage when needed.
Other duties as assigned by Management or Lead.
Working in a team environment with a one team mentality; being friendly, respectful, empathetic, and professional to teammates and clients.
Valuing and respecting employee authenticity and demonstrating cultural awareness to create a memorable experience and a respectful workplace.
Balancing workload and multiple tasks while focusing on attention to detail and prioritizing assignments.
Taking initiative to resolve issues that arise and solving problems independently; shifting priorities as needed or requested by management and remaining flexible.