System Specialist (Field Technician Building Automation Systems - Solutions) - Sydney, Nova Scotia

Siemens Mobility; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior System Specialist to lead Building Automation System projects. This role involves project start-up, troubleshooting, and providing guidance to contractors while ensuring high customer satisfaction. You will work on-site at various commercial and industrial locations, collaborating with a team of experts. Embrace a flexible work environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance and encourages innovative ideas. Join a company recognized for its commitment to social responsibility and employee development, where your contributions can make a significant impact.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Mentorship programs

Competitive total rewards package

Profit sharing

Rewarding vacation entitlement

Employee perks and discounts

Diversity and inclusivity focus

Qualifications

• 2+ years of direct experience with Automation Systems or Industrial Controls.
• Knowledge of BAS programming and communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform project start-up, checkout, and troubleshooting for BAS projects.
• Provide guidance to contractors and maintain customer satisfaction.

Skills

Automation Systems

BAS programming

Communication Protocols (BACnet, Modbus, TCP/IP, MSTP)

Diagnostic skills

Documentation strengths

Self-motivation

Education

Three years of college or technical school (electrical, mechanical, or control engineering)

Tools

MS Office suite

Commissioning tools

Job description

Technology driven, problem solvers

Customers around the world trust in our products. Our service technicians and engineers significantly contribute to that. You are the first on the scene to solve any technical problem. You are a trusted adviser, team player, and make things possible. “Unsolvable” is a foreign term, and you go the distance. Your focus on the customers’ needs makes you an invaluable partner. When you join our team, the possibilities are endless.

What will you do?

As Senior System Specialist, you will perform project start-up, checkout and troubleshooting tasks for Building Automation System (BAS) projects. This position has the responsibility of providing guidance to contractors and direction to subcontractors. You will act as the external liaison for Siemens working with customers and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction. This is a field position typically working at commercial, industrial, and institutional construction sites/occupied facilities. You will have the opportunity to work alongside a Senior Building Automation System Specialist.

Responsibilities:

• Perform wiring checkout, system start-ups programming, utilizing commissioning tools provided.
• Graphic creation database management.
• Complete final critical adjustments calibration and commissioning reports on systems following installation and preliminary set up.
• Work towards the project schedule and work package received from the supervisor and/or project manager and maintain regular communication on the status and execution of the projects assigned.
• Participate in job site final walk on assigned jobs and/or final completion for systems to service turnover on assigned jobs.
• Complete all job closeout documentation per PMSBT Acceptance process policy as well as any RMA and warranty labour relief.
• Conduct training and development classes for customers on site or at the branch.
• Deliver technical support coaching and direction to end users and other Service Technicians as applicable.

Location: Supporting the Sydney, Nova Scotia area

What will you need to succeed?

• Requires three years of college or technical school (electrical, mechanical, or control engineering) or equivalent combination of education and related practical experience.
• 2+ years of direct experience working with Automation Systems, Building Automation Systems or Industrial Controls (Candidates with less experience will also be considered).
• Knowledge of BAS programming: scripted text and/or function block.
• Experience with equipment start-ups, commissioning and functional verification.
• Proven organization and documentation strengths.
• Communication Protocols: BACnet, Modbus, TCP/IP, MSTP.
• Good knowledge of building systems and relevant standards.
• Proactive and calm under pressure.
• Proven diagnostic skills; able to systematically identify and resolve technical problems.
• Self-motivated and calm under pressure.
• Commercially and technically aware.
• IT literate and proficiency in the MS Office suite.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing is essential to drive company vehicle to customer sites.
• Assets: Knowledge of building mechanical systems; and understanding of the Building Code as it pertains to automation; specific technical knowledge of Siemens building automation systems.

Why you’ll love working for Siemens!

• Freedom and a healthy work-life balance– Embrace our flexible work environment with flex hours, telecommuting and digital workspaces.
• Solve the world’s most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
• Engaging, challenging, and fast evolving, cutting edge technological environment.
• Opportunities to advance your career and mentorship programs on a local and global scale.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Profit sharing available.
• Rewarding vacation entitlement with the opportunity to buy and sell your vacation depending on your lifestyle.
• Contribute to our social responsibility initiatives focused on access to education, access to technology and sustaining communities and make a positive impact on the community.
• Participate in our celebrations, social events and offsite business events.
• Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them!
• Employee perks and discounts.
• Diversity and inclusivity focused.

Siemens is proud to be an eight-time award winner of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers 2025 and Canada’s Top Employers for Young People 2025.

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Siemens Canada is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, mobility, and healthcare. The company’s purpose is to create technology with purpose, transforming the everyday, for everyone, since 1912. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers its customers to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformations, making factories more efficient, cities more liveable, and transportation more sustainable. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology provider pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.
In fiscal 2024, which ended September 30, 2024, Siemens Canada had revenues of approx. $2.2 billion CAD. The company has approximately 4,400 employees from coast to coast and 37 office and production facilities across Canada.

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