Industrial Maintenance Building Automation Technician IV
Typical work schedule is Monday – Friday 6:00 to 2:30; hours and overtime may vary based on business demand.
About the role
This position requires an understanding of HVAC, electrical, mechanical maintenance concepts, building automation, networking, IT security, metering, and the willingness to learn technical skills in an industrial, office, production, manufacturing, and testing environment. The BAS Technician IV assists higher-level technicians and the BAS Supervisor and BAS Manager in responding to work orders, troubleshooting, and providing preventive maintenance for building automation-related facilities equipment and systems.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the management of all metering devices and data.
- Develop training material related to Building Automation controls and metering.
- Perform repairs, modifications, and preventive/corrective maintenance on buildings and facilities equipment and systems.
- Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair all aspects of building automation systems, metering, network switches, and UPS systems.
- Assist with getting new devices approved and added to the Caterpillar network in collaboration with Caterpillar IT.
- Perform metering equipment troubleshooting, replacements, upgrades, and firmware updates; manage the metering database, reporting, network, and alarming.
- Read and understand schematics, diagrams, and specifications.
- Demonstrate solid understanding of Lock Out Tag Out practices and procedures.
- Operate a PC with Microsoft Office Suite and all building automation software packages.
- Perform preventive maintenance as scheduled in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- Respond to and provide service and feedback to customers on all work orders while ensuring compliance with codes, regulations, and industry standards.
- Safely perform job functions, including following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis, lockout/tagout procedures, and wearing PPE as required.
- Operate various measuring, diagnostic, and testing instruments to provide energy efficiency solutions.
- Use a variety of equipment such as hand tools, laptop computers, and diagnostic hardware.
- Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor.
Requirements
- 4-year college degree or demonstrated equivalent combination of experience.
- IT experience maintaining building network security.
- Experience with managing projects and automated facility software.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to work in an aerial lift or scissor lift at heights up to thirty feet or higher.
- Must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
- Ability to obtain a security access badge at our client’s location.
- Ability to work various shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules as required.
Physical Requirements
- Regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
- Regularly climb extension ladders, roof ladders, stepladders, and stairs at least ten times during shift.
- Flexibility to bend/stoop, squat repetitively during shift.
- Regularly kneel repetitively for shift.
- Ability to move in a 90-degree fashion on a repetitive basis for shift.
- Ability to stretch/reach on a repetitive basis for shift.
- Walk extensively throughout the plant during shift.
- Use of a Company/Client approved utility knife.
- Ability to differentiate colors pertaining to wire color-coding.
- Repetitive wrist movement for some tasks.
- Ability to interact professionally with all clients despite periods of stress.
Special Requirements
- Wear steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed.
- Cope with job-related stressors to maintain acceptable levels of performance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree or trade school certification in Industrial Mechanical, Industrial Technology, or a related program.
- Basic PLC experience, including troubleshooting and making program changes with a wide array of Building Automation Systems.
- Experience with Virtual Reality Glasses and software.
- Experience troubleshooting equipment.
- Understanding of mechanical systems.
- Ability to follow step-by-step procedures with attention to detail.
Other Attributes
- Willingness to work overtime when required.
- May be required to work holidays and weekends.
Pay
$28.00 per hour. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching).
- Educational reimbursement.
- Parental leave.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Tax-saving options.
- Disability and life insurance.
- Pet insurance.
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.