Lead Building Automation Systems Specialist

About the role

Our Lead Systems Specialists perform complex installation, startup, and commissioning of building automation system equipment that has been newly installed. Completes verification of complex system database and programming operations, ensuring consistency with the scope of work and sequence of operations. Diagnoses and repairs complex control system malfunctions and acts as a mentor to lower-level positions.

Responsibilities

• Commission new distributed digital control systems on construction sites within planned timelines
• Documents commissioning details; communicate deficiencies and progress
• Act as the Lead Technician and plans work with Team Leader
• Support the Project Manager by attending job site coordination meetings and verifying installation progress
• Network technologies: 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
• Operational testing, verification, and acceptance: 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
• Project site communication and coordination: 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 aptitude (either in a previous role or through education) and user PC/software skill
• 3+ years of experience leading and mentoring a field-based team responsible for installing Siemens building controls
• Must be able to demonstrate:
• 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

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Hvac controls
• Building controls
• Building automation
• Programming
• Field technician
• Heating, ventilation, air conditioning
• Direct digital control
• Apogee
• Desigo
• Modbus
• Tridium
• Niagara
• Alerton
• Controls
• Commissioning
• LONworks
• BACnet
• DDC
• Bau
• BMS
• Building management
• Mechanical systems
• System integration

Benefits

You’ll benefit from a variety of health and wellness benefits offered by Siemens. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html

Pay

The pay range for this position is $66,259 - $113,587 annually. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.