Senior Building Automation Systems Specialist
About the Role
This role supports our Syracuse, NY branch location, serving customers throughout the greater Syracuse, NY or Potsdam, NY area.
Our Systems Specialists participate in the installation, startup, and commissioning of building automation system equipment that has been newly installed and supports the verification of the system database and programming, ensuring consistency with the scope of work and sequence of operations. Our Systems Specialists are the face of Siemens, and your expertise and regular interaction with the customer will help them save energy and money, as well as create a more sustainable future for our environment.
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 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
Basic Qualifications
- 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.
- Reading, understanding, and interpreting 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 to use hand tools, laptop, email, smartphone, and tablet as well as able to carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
- Must be able 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
Preferred Qualifications
- High school diploma or state-recognized GED; Associate or Bachelor's degree in electronics, mechanical engineering, or related
- Experience with Desigo CC
- Experience with Automation Building Tool (ABT)
Benefits
Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
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.