Senior Building Automation Systems Specialist
This role supports our Panama City, FL branch location, which serves customers throughout the greater Panama City and Panama Beach, FL 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 Systems Specialists participate in the installation, startup, and commissioning of building automation system equipment. They support the verification of the system database and programming, ensuring consistency with the scope of work and sequence of operations. 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
- 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 as needed (compressed schedule performance may require extended hours)
- 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 and user PC/software (either in a previous role or through education)
- Demonstrated on-the-job experience with 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
- 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
- Ability to use hand tools, laptop, email, smartphone, and tablet, as well as carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 75 pounds unassisted
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
- Ability to work overtime and on-call 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
- Must be able to pass federal background check, MVR, and drug screen
Qualifications
- High school diploma or state-recognized GED; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in electronics, mechanical engineering, or related field (preferred)
- Tridium certified (preferred)
- Familiarity with BACnet integrations, Desigo Graphics, TRA/KNX Gamma Systems (preferred)
- Experience with PPCL or line programming/Sequence Verification (preferred)
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 $57,120 - $97,920 annually. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.