Building Automation Specialist

BGIS Global Integrated Solutions Limited; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Building Automation Specialist to enhance facility operations through innovative building automation systems. In this role, you will be responsible for preventive and corrective maintenance, programming, and optimizing energy management strategies. Your expertise will ensure the integrity of assets and compliance with safety regulations while fostering positive client relations. This position offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact operational efficiency and client satisfaction. If you are passionate about technology and client service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in designing, installing, and maintaining automated control systems.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, BAS, and energy management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Respond to service requests for BAS issues and optimize facility uptime.
• Perform maintenance on building automation systems and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

HVAC

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Energy Management

Fault Detection

Client-Service Orientation

Effective Communication

Mentoring

Bilingualism

Education

College or University Degree/Diploma/Certification in HVAC

Tools

BACnet Systems

Service Maintenance Management Database

Job description

BGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real estate services. With our combined team of over 6,500 globally, we relentlessly focus on enabling innovation through the services we deliver, while actively looking for new opportunities that will enable innovation for our clients’ businesses. Globally, we manage over 320 million square feet of client portfolios across 30,000+ locations in North America, Europe, Middle East, Australia, and Asia. Further information is available at www.bgis.com

SUMMARY

The Building Automation Specialist is responsible for the Building Automation Systems (BAS) and other controls in the building including preventive and corrective maintenance, configuration modifications, programming, and developing and implementing optimization initiatives. They are also responsible for performing work in accordance with established processes and practices and for complying with internal and external requirements including but not limited to environmental, health and safety, and fire protection.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responds to demand service requests for BAS/Control related issues to diagnose and rectify.
• Works with building operators and site managers to identify efficiencies and energy savings in building operations.
• Optimizes facility uptime and asset integrity of assigned facility.
• Develops recommendations for BAS system changes and implements approved changes which may include working with external control contractors for the programming.
• Performs commissioning inspections to transition projects from installation to an ongoing operation.

Maintenance

• Performs systems monitoring, inspection, preventative, corrective, and demand service maintenance on building automation/controls system (hardware and software), as well as energy management system and equipment to ensure facility uptime, uninterrupted client operations, asset integrity, and energy and operating cost objectives are achieved.
• Ensures that the HVAC control strategy is stable and efficient.
• Ensures that the graphic user interface allows quick and accurate diagnostics. Works with vendor to implement improvements.
• Maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and optimizes building automation/controls systems and equipment. Also, may include work on security, surveillance, and fire alarm systems.
• Oversees the overall implementation of BAS preventative maintenance program including vendor involvement. Ensures that deficiencies are identified, recorded and escalated, and that related documentation is maintained.
• Backs up and maintains server platforms, both physical and virtual.
• Receives, actions, tracks, monitors, and reports status of maintenance and repair work within the work order management system including progress notes and resolution notes.
• Monitors assigned facilities by conducting facility walkthroughs, building automation system monitoring, and inspection of BAS interface as well as sequence of operation for optimization.
• Assists in the implementation of overall electrical/mechanical/fire protection preventative maintenance (PM) program. Ensures that deficiencies are identified, recorded and escalated, and that related documentation is maintained.
• Performs work in accordance with established processes and practices.
• Complies with all internal and external requirements including but not limited to environmental, health and safety, and fire protection.

Client Relations

• Provides observations about facility building automation equipment and systems conditions and deficiencies and provides suggestions for enhancement and repair.
• Assists in enhancing tenant and customer satisfaction and maintaining positive relations through the way work is performed and services delivered.

Administration

• Records resolution data within service maintenance management database. Ensures work completed meets quality, contract response, and all other requirements.
• Receives, tracks, monitors, and reports status of maintenance and repair work within service maintenance management database.
• Initiates documents to obtain formal approval of work required.
• Participates in and assists with facility-related projects.
• Maintains all assigned tools and arranges for repair and replacement where required.
• Submits all expenditures on a timely basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• College OR University Degree/Diploma/Certification in HVAC, Controls, and/or Building Operations is desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the field of designing, installing, programming, and/or maintenance of automated control/energy management systems.
• Demonstrated experience with computers, computer networks, and internet protocols.
• Familiar with integration concepts and platforms such as BACnet systems.
• Operational experience in fault detection platforms considered an asset.
• Good knowledge of optimization and energy management strategy for BAS system.
• Strong ability to adhere and to properly execute processes and practices relating to facility operations and maintenance.
• Current knowledge of fire, life, safety, and building codes and standards and ability to research and apply related codes and standards is desirable.
• Possesses a strong environmental, health, and safety mindset. Ability to perform work in a safe manner.
• Strong client-service orientation along with a high sense of urgency.
• Effective communication skills for the purpose of data relay, exchange, feedback, and clarification.
• Mentoring skills required to support lower level technician’s development.
• Must be willing to wear Personal Protective Equipment.
• Must be available for on-call/standby and emergency callouts as they arise. Extended hours may be required.
• Bilingualism considered an asset.

License and/or Professional Accreditations

• None required

At BGIS, we believe that diversity and inclusion is a key business driver, such that we never lose sight of its importance as it is woven into the fabric of our organization. We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize that promoting diversity is an essential component of our continuing pursuit for organizational success!