Senior Building Automation Systems Specialist

Siemens•Tallahassee, FL

20d•$58,834 - $100,858•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Building Automation Systems Specialist supports Siemens’ Tallahassee, Florida branch, serving customers throughout the greater Tallahassee area. The role participates in the installation, startup, and commissioning of newly installed building automation system equipment, and verifies system databases and programming against the scope of work and sequence of operations. Specialists interact regularly with customers and support energy savings and sustainable building operations. The role commissions distributed digital control systems at construction sites, documents progress and deficiencies, and serves as a lead technician who plans work with a Team Leader. Responsibilities also include configuring workstations and user interfaces, backing up server data, troubleshooting system operation and network performance, completing operational testing and customer acceptance, providing customer training, coordinating trade contractors, and submitting reports and documentation. The position requires overtime as needed, rotational on-call work and/or minimal overnight travel, and compliance with safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience with electro-mechanical systems and user PC/software, acquired through prior work or education.
Demonstrated on-the-job experience integrating low-voltage building subsystems using industry protocols such as LON, BACnet, N2, or Modbus.
Ability to read, understand, and interpret design and construction documents.
Ability and willingness to work in varied conditions and locations, including climbing ladders, scaffolds, and high-lift equipment and working in ducts, crawl spaces, roofs, basements, and above ceilings.
Ability 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 to work overtime and on-call 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.
Act as the Lead Technician and plan work with the Team Leader.
Back up data from servers and create automated backup procedures.
Troubleshoot and resolve inconsistencies in system functions or sequences of operations.
Configure PC workstations and user interfaces and confirm proper network performance.
Run routine reports to review system operation.
Perform final inspection, testing, and customer acceptance.
Provide customer training on system operations.
Complete and submit routine written reports.
Provide plans and control system documents to engineering for as-built drawings.
Coordinate trade contractors to perform startup services.
Work overtime as needed to meet commitments, including during compressed schedules.
Work rotational on-call and/or undertake minimal overnight travel.
Submit accurate time and expense reports.
Follow local, corporate, and OSHA safety policies and procedures.