Automation Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience installing and servicing electronic control or HVAC equipment.
• Electro-mechanical experience, gained through a previous role or education, and user-level 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.
• 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 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 creating automated backup procedures.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of inconsistencies in system functions or sequences of operations.
• 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 inspections 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.
• Support scheduling of trade contractors to coordinate startup services, as needed.
• Submit accurate time and expense reports.
• Work overtime when needed to meet commitments, including during compressed-schedule performance.
• 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.

Benefits

• Health and wellness benefits.