BAS Systems Specialist: Commissioning & Support

Prime Partners; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401(k) with Company Match

Life Insurance / AD&D / LTD

Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Prime Partners seeks a Systems Specialist for Building Automation Systems (BAS) to support programming, startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and service of BAS projects. The role emphasizes developing control databases, graphics, and sequences, with hands-on startup support for BAS installations.

The ideal candidate has experience with Tridium, Niagara, Distech, or Alerton, plus strong knowledge of electrical circuitry, BACnet networks, HVAC, and building controls.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1+ year of experience with Tridium and/or Distech building controls, including field commissioning, servicing, and troubleshooting.
• 2+ years of BACnet MSTP experience, including commissioning, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• 2+ years of BAS programming and controls database management.
• 2+ years of experience troubleshooting basic electrical and electronic circuitry.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and electronic diagrams.
• Proven field experience with building automation controls programming, network integration, and system commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain BAS control databases, graphics, programming, and sequences based on design specifications and project requirements.
• Perform system startup and commissioning, including point-to-point checkout and functional testing.
• Configure, commission, and troubleshoot BACnet MSTP and BACnet IP networks.
• Support and coordinate with installation technicians, contractors, project managers, and other project personnel.
• Debug and troubleshoot installation issues during static and dynamic startup and commissioning.
• Troubleshoot building operating issues that may extend beyond controls or special systems operation.
• Assist with estimating, design, installation, startup, commissioning, and training activities as needed.
• Prepare accurate startup and commissioning documentation, including daily logs, checkout logs, and commissioning reports.
• Provide hands-on service support for existing BAS installations to ensure reliable and efficient operation.
• Support facility building engineers with ongoing BAS troubleshooting and technical assistance.
• Complete timesheets, service work orders, project documentation, and other required paperwork accurately and on time.
• Assist with preparation of as-built drawings and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) manuals.
• Assist with project turnover from the Operations team to the Service team.
• Support the Sales team during the estimating process, including product and system demonstrations when required.
• Travel to project sites as needed for startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and technical support.
• Provide on-site customer training and technical support to building engineers, project managers, and facility staff.
• Participate in an on-call rotation for 24-hour emergency response when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical understanding

Reading diagrams

Troubleshooting

On-site support

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Tridium

Distech

Niagara

BACnet MSTP

BACnet IP

Alerton

Job description

Prime Partners seeks a Systems Specialist for Building Automation Systems (BAS) to support programming, startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and service of BAS projects. The role emphasizes developing control databases, graphics, and sequences, with hands-on startup support for BAS installations.

The ideal candidate has experience with Tridium, Niagara, Distech, or Alerton, plus strong knowledge of electrical circuitry, BACnet networks, HVAC, and building controls.