BAS Technician - FIFO 14/14

Convergint; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Holidays and Paid Time Off

Immediate comprehensive benefit plan

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive salary and compensation plan

Colleague Assistance Program

Job summary

Convergint is seeking an experienced Building Automation Technician to join our team in Edmonton. The successful candidate will be responsible for system installation, programming, BAS network troubleshooting, and user interface support while adhering to Convergint's safety practices.

This FIFO position involves a rotating shift of 14/14 with 12-hour shifts, including accommodation during shifts. Join us in providing exceptional service to our clients and communities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of relevant field service experience in BAS.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and clean abstract required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure regular communication with client facilities personnel.
• Install and maintain BAS equipment as required.
• Diagnose BAS issues and determine corrective actions.

Skills

Technical Support

System Installation

BAS Network Troubleshooting

Strong Programming Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Education

Diploma or degree in electronics, electrical or mechanical

Relevance to BAS Experience

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Bluebeam

CAD Programs

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Building Automation Technician to join our team in Fort McMurray. The Building Automation Technician will be responsible for system installation, programming, BAS network infrastructure, sub-system troubleshooting and the Tier-1 user interface. The colleague will adhere to and promote Convergint safe work practices on a consistent basis.

This is FIFO position with a rotating shift of 14/14 with 12 hour shift each day. You will be provided with camp accommodation for the duration of your shift.

Who You Are

• You have a passion for providing world‑class service to customers, colleagues and communities.
• You are a person of integrity with a commitment to growth, accountability and delivering results.
• You want to join an organization with a positive culture that embraces inclusion and allows everyone to be the best version of themselves at work and home.

Who We Are

With 20‑years of proven growth and exceptional performance, our mission is to be our customer’s best service provider. We realize the importance of diversity in achieving that goal. Our company was built upon a solid foundation of 10 Values and Beliefs which drive our unmatched culture. We take great pride in protecting the lives and assets of our customers and their communities with the solutions we provide.

Main Job Responsibilities

General

• Provide technical support on Automation initiatives across site.
• Ensure regular open communication with the client’s facilities personnel, highlighting any problems or issues.
• Install and maintain/repair new and existing BAS equipment and components as required.
• Read & interpret blueprints, schematics manuals, and other specifications to determine installation requirements.
• Act as “our customer’s best service provider” at all times, thereby ensuring Convergint is the customer’s first choice for service.

Automation and Systems

• Diagnose BAS issues and probable causes, determine corrective action, repair system and/or system components from various manufacturers.
• Maintain BAS automation network and understand development concepts. Work with the client on adding new assets to their business LAN.
• Router management and interfacing with BAS systems.
• Understanding network switch operation and basic IP fundamentals on client LAN.
• Configuring IP address based on client IT provider allocation.
• Linking to Master device, adding device to Management tool and dashboard.
• Troubleshooting various router type operational issues.
• Provide automation support for Maintenance and Operations (HVAC, Auto, Elec, Plum, Ops).
• Is “hands‑on” with the network and facilities, working closely with other colleagues. Act as a technical resource for resolving field issues.
• Maintain Site Alert component integration on existing/future monitoring locations.
• Maintain all automation software, programs, and database backup locations.
• Understanding EcoStruxure design basics using pre-built system templates.
• Work in collaboration with business development colleagues to grow automation infrastructure.
• Consult with management/engineering personnel to resolve unusual problems in system operation & maintenance.
• Provides technical support to end users when applicable.
• Proactively seeks technical guidance from more experienced staff for difficult and unusual situations.
• Work with and advise the clients engineering personal on current system design and engineered solutions to system expansion.
• Provide redline markups and submit to clients engineering personal when required.
• Stay up to date with building automation software, engineering, and technology.

Key Knowledge, Skills & Education

• Minimum of five years of previous, relevant field service experience in BAS required.
• HVAC, GAS A, Electrical or Instrumentation Ticket an asset.
• Diploma or degree in electronics, electrical or mechanical preferred.
• Relevant trade experience preferred.
• Experience with various products, Distech (ECP, ECL, ECY), INET, Schneider (AS‑P, RPC, MP‑C), Loytec, Echelon, Honeywell and Johnson Controls.
• Familiar with building automation communication protocols LonWorks, BACnet, Modbus, N2 and C‑Bus.
• Product‑specific certifications preferred; industry‑specific certifications and/or licenses required.
• EcoStruxure SmartX Engineering.
• EcoStruxure Building Operation, Workstation System & Design.
• LonMark Certified Professional.
• Distech Applications and Controllers.
• BACnet Certifications.
• Advanced technical skills and experience related to Automation systems.
• A valid driver’s license and abstract is required.
• Strong programming skills and a proven ability to troubleshoot problems and look for solutions.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Successfully communicate technical information to non‑technical people.
• Knowledge on instrumentation and control systems and the relation to industrial building automation systems.
• Good computer skills including familiarity with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio). Also, the ability to work with SAP, Livelink, ECMS, EB Assets, Adobe, Bluebeam and CAD programs.
• Basic understanding of plant process operations in energy, oil sands and SAGD sites.

Company Benefits And Perks

• Company Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Fun & Laughter Day Off
• Immediate comprehensive benefit plan (medical, dental, etc.)
• Employer contribution to RRSP.
• Work environment committed to safety.
• Colleague Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive salary and compensation plan.
• Corporate Social Responsibility Day.

Convergint is committed to a culture of Inclusion and Diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.