Lead Building Automation Systems Specialist

This role supports our Fremont, CA branch location, which serves customers throughout the greater San Francisco, CA area. Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology by empowering customers to combine the real and digital worlds. We are improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation.

About the role

Our Lead Systems Specialists perform complex installation, startup, and commissioning of building automation system equipment that has been newly installed. You will complete verification of complex system database and programming operations, ensuring consistency with the scope of work and sequence of operations. You will diagnose and repair complex control system malfunctions and act as a mentor to lower-level positions. As the face of Siemens, your expertise and regular interaction with the customer will help them save energy and money, while creating a more sustainable future.

Responsibilities

• Commission new distributed digital control systems on construction sites within planned timelines
• Document commissioning details; communicate deficiencies and progress
• Act as the Lead Technician and plan work with Team Leader
• Support the Project Manager by attending job site coordination meetings and verifying installation progress
• Perform data back-up from data servers and create automated back-up procedures
• Troubleshoot and resolve inconsistencies in the functions or sequence of operations
• Configure PC workstations and user interfaces
• 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 when needed (compressed schedule performance can be a factor and will require extended hours to meet commitments)
• Work rotational on-call and/or minimal overnight travel
• Submit accurate time and expense reports
• Adhere to local, corporate, and OSHA safety policies and procedures

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience with electro-mechanical systems (either in a previous role or through education) and user PC/software skills
• 3+ years of experience installing and servicing electronic control or HVAC equipment
• Experience writing computer programs and software applications related to the HVAC industry
• Knowledge of a variety of electronic or digital controls systems, and ability to test and write modifications to system software in multiple languages
• Experience programming, job start-up, checkout, and troubleshooting complex projects
• Experience with the integration of low voltage building sub-systems industry protocols, such as LON, BACnet, N2, Modbus, etc.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret design and construction documents
• Ability and willingness to work in a variety of circumstances, including climbing ladders, scaffolds, and high lift equipment, working in ducts, crawl spaces, roofs, basements, above ceilings, and in various conditions
• Must be able and willing to use hand tools, laptop, email, smartphone, and tablet as well as able to carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 75 pounds unassisted
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Must be able and willing to work overtime as needed
• Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license with limited violations; must meet eligibility requirements to participate in Siemens' fleet vehicle program
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or state-recognized GED; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in electronics, mechanical engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience installing and servicing electronic control or HVAC equipment

Benefits

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $82,753 - $141,862 annually. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.