Automation Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience servicing electronic control or HVAC equipment.
• Electro-mechanical experience, either through a previous role or education, and user PC/software skills.
• Ability and willingness to work in varied conditions and locations, including on ladders, scaffolds, high-lift equipment, 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 when 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.
• Specialized skill training or certification.
• At least 1 year of experience installing and servicing electronic control or HVAC equipment.
• Knowledge of building automation systems, PLCs, HVAC, electrical concepts, and building operations.
• Engineering and programming background in PLC or BMS.
• Knowledge of building system communication protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, and TCP/IP.

Responsibilities

• Execute digitalization and standard service operations strategies.
• Work with internal service team members, including Service Sales, Client Service Managers, Service Coordinators, and RAM Digital Service Center personnel.
• Follow Siemens and customer safety requirements and complete assigned training.
• Follow mandatory policies, procedures, and standards; coordinate with contractors on job sites when needed; and maintain tools and test equipment.
• Provide after-hours support during on-call rotation and respond to assigned emergency and on-site service calls.
• Perform repairs as directed on all automation system types.
• Complete service ticket documentation according to policy and follow and maintain preventive maintenance schedules.
• Maintain accurate service documentation and generate reports using Siemens tools.
• Instruct and assist customer personnel with proper system operation and training.
• Identify and report system discrepancies, suggest system upgrade opportunities, and potentially assist with pricing repairs and upgrades to existing agreements.
• Perform system checkout and startup on projects.
• Work overtime when needed, including extended hours to meet commitments where compressed-schedule performance is a factor.
• Participate in rotational on-call coverage and/or minimal overnight travel.
• Participate in job site final walks and/or final completion for system-to-service turnover on assigned jobs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health and wellness benefits.