BAS Specialist

Ainsworth; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GDI Ainsworth in Mississauga is seeking a BAS Specialist to continue a BAS technician’s career on a construction team, reporting to the BAS Regional Coordinator. Key duties include safety leadership, coordinating with field technicians, developing inspection reports, remote diagnostics support, and onsite maintenance and commissioning.

Applicants should have college training in Instrumentation, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, 4+ years in building automation, a valid driver’s license, and

Qualifications

• Graduate of a college program in Instrumentation, Mechanical or Computer/Electrical Engineering.
• Over 4 years of related experience in building automation, security and/or fire.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to be insured by Ainsworth.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates good Health & Safety practices, attends and participates in safety talks.
• Regular supervision provided by Regional BAS Coordinator and dotted line to the Project Manager while mentoring BAS Tech 2.
• Coordinate with field technicians to ensure work quality and maintenance fulfillment.
• Build out inspection reports presented to the end user.
• Support the Remote Building Automation Systems team (RBAS) through remote diagnostics.
• Work with third-party hardware and software in a service setting.
• Provide engineering and design support for new construction and retrofits.
• Provide onsite services through Preventive Maintenance and corrective work orders.
• Adhere to Ainsworth standard practices in BAS project delivery.
• Develop teamwork while remaining autonomous and productive.
• Troubleshoot, repair, or coordinate in-depth BAS repairs using software and diagnostics.
• Generate graphics and programs based on design documents.
• Develop knowledge of Schneider Electric engineering and programming tools.
• Competency in TCP/IP, MSTP, LON, BACnet networking and integration with Schneider software.

Skills

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Diagnostics

Networking

Education

College program in Instrumentation, Mechanical or Computer/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Schneider Electric tools

WPT/WPP/Workbench

Job description

5985 Mclaughlin Rd
Mississauga, ON L5R 1B8, CAN

Description

If you thrive in a team-oriented workplace that challenges your skills, drives your career development, embraces diversity, and rewards innovation, with competitive pay and great employee programs, join the GDI Ainsworth team today!

Job Summary:

BAS Specialist is the continuation of the BAS technician’s career at GDI Ainsworth. Intermediate technician is defined as one who has served between 6,000 – 18,000 hrs in the BAS industry. The individual would be working on a construction team and would report to the BAS Regional Coordinator.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates good Health & Safety practices, attends and participates in safety talks.
• Regular supervision provided by Regional BAS Coordinator and dotted line to the Project Manager while providing mentoring of BAS Tech 2.
• Coordinate with field technicians to ensure work quality and maintenance fulfillment.
• Build out inspection reports which will be presented to the end user.
• Support the Remote Building Automation Systems team (RBAS) through remote diagnostics.
• Work with all Third-party hardware and software in a service setting.
• Provide engineering and design support for new construction and retrofits.
• Provide onsite services through Preventative Maintenance and corrective work orders
• Follows Ainsworth standard practices in the delivery of BAS projects.
• Develop teamwork approach yet work autonomously in a productive and efficient manner.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, or coordinates In-depth repairs of building-automation-system using software and advanced diagnostic tools.
• Ability to generate graphics and programs based on design documents.
• Develop advanced knowledge of Schneider Electric engineering and programing tools.
• Competency in Networking TCP/IP, MSTP protocols, within, LON, and BACnet applications. Extensive knowledge of integration of Lon / BACNet Network Controllers with Schneider software (WPT, WPP, Workbench…) and able to integrate with other vendors.
• Accepts responsibility for assigned tasks and completing them on time.
• Has an expanded customer facing role, always representing the company in a dignified manner, and with the customer’s needs in mind.
• Has a functional understanding of the project scope, progress and, reports any project deficiencies, issues to the Regional BAS Coordinator or to the PM.
• Shows willingness and ability to take on lead tech role for smaller sized projects.
• Able to coordinate work with internal/external electrical and pneumatic reps and / or Mechanical/Electrical trades.
• Takes on project commissioning documentation role, for as built purposes.
• Assists with sales estimations and project extra costing exercises.
• Assists in customer training.
• Perform all job functions in a safe and healthful manner, abiding by and in accordance with all applicable Health, Safety and Environmental company policies and government legislation/regulations.
• Adhere to the Company’s Quality System operating procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of a college program in Instrumentation, Mechanical or Computer/Electrical Engineering.
• Over 4 years of related experience in building automation, security and or fire.
• Education, Professional Designation, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Personal Characteristics (enthusiastic – optimistic – high energy etc.)
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to be insure by Ainsworth Inc.
• Pass Security screening as required by government agencies and clients.
• Physical fit and able to access and work in construction site environment.

The salary range is $65,000-$75,000 per year. Actual salaries will vary based on factors such as education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as alignment with market data. The base salary is just one component of Ainsworth’s total compensation package, which also includes additional rewards, benefits and health insurance, among others.

This posting is for an active and current vacancy; interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

GDI Ainsworth is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Qualified designated group members are encouraged to apply as any reasonable accommodation of qualifications will be considered as per our Accommodation Policy, available upon request.

GDI Ainsworth is an integrated multi-trade company, offering end-to-end services and solutions for all asset maintenance and refurbishment requirements of our customers. We are continually striving to create better and more advanced products as well as provide the highest quality service. We are rapidly growing and need talented professionals to help drive our vision at becoming the best multi-trade company in the country! Join us…. Make a difference.