BAS Systems Specialist I

Cerris Systems North Central, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cerris Systems in Omaha seeks an on-site Building Automation Technician to service, commission, and support low voltage DDC systems on commercial and industrial buildings.

The role includes starting up controls, debugging issues, and providing documentation and support to fellow contractors. A background in electrical systems and HVAC controls is essential, with a focus on accurate, timely work and customer coordination.

Qualifications

• Ability to work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Experience with programming and electrical diagrams.
• Understanding of low and high voltage AC circuitry and transformers.

Responsibilities

• Provide controls programming, graphics, and databases per engineering specs.
• Perform start-up and commissioning including point-to-point checks.
• Support other contractors on project sites.
• Debug installation issues during start-up and commissioning.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Low voltage systems

HVAC controls

Reading diagrams

Programmable controls

Customer relations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year technical degree or apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Cerris Systems - Omaha
9751 S 142nd St
Omaha, NE 68138, USA

• On-site
• Building Automation
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: BASSY001507

Description

Work hard, have fun! At Cerris Systems, we believe in delivering quality craftsmanship while having fun along the way. Our group of construction companies prides itself on our almost 100-year history, our employee ownership structure, and our competitive pay and benefits. From the moment you start working with us, we’ve got your growth in mind. We believe Cerris isn’t just a great place to start your career – it’s a great place to watch it advance for years to come.

Nature of Work

Serves Customers by servicing controls systems and products. Sets up, commissions, and services low voltage HVAC Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems on commercial and industrial buildings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide Controls database, graphics, programming, etc. for sequences as provided by the Engineering team, project specifications, or other applicable sources.
• Provide accurate controls start-up and commissioning including point-to-point checkout on projects as assigned. Verify correct alarm, annunciation, and other actions by equipment, devices, panels, and annunciators of controls projects.
• Provide information and support for other contractors on project site.
• Debug installation issues during both the static and dynamic start up and commissioning of building controls.
• Provide support to coworkers and other contractors to solve building operating issues that go beyond the controls or special systems operation.
• Provide input to others, as requested or required, to assist in the accurate estimation, design, installation, start up, commissioning, and training for building systems.
• Provide mentoring and direct day-to-day supervision to level I positions while consistently achieving all objectives of this position.
• Provide start up documentation including daily logs, check out logs, commissioning documents, etc. as required for assigned projects.
• Ensure timely software backups are created for projects and software development.
• Provide service support on existing installations ensuring systems continue to meet existing building occupancy codes.
• Provide service support on existing systems ensuring their proper and efficient operation as well as providing ongoing support to the facility’s building engineers.
• Complete time sheets, service work orders, and other paperwork required for this position in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assist in preparing of submittal documents, As-built drawings and operation & maintenance manuals.
• Assist in turnover of projects from Operations Team to Service Team.
• Assist Sales team during estimating phase including potential product or system demonstrations.
• Travel to jobs within service area and work with dispatch to ensure schedule is maintained and delays are promptly communicated.
• Tie workflow to schedule.
• Produce timely and detailed service reports.
• Maintain a satisfactory driving record which, per Company’s vehicle policy, allows operation of a vehicle for business purposes.
• Comprehend customer requirements and make appropriate recommendations/briefings
• Build positive relationships with customers.
• Exercise initiative or, as directed, perform additional duties to meet the needs of the organization.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
• Ability to work independently with little to no supervision
• A clear ability to work with electrical equipment such as volt meters, amp meters, etc.
• The ability to troubleshoot basic electric circuitry including reading and interpreting electrical, control, and special system diagrams
• A working understanding of low and high voltage AC circuitry including transformers, fuses, breakers, multi-phase power, etc.
• An understanding of the construction industry including safety, electrical codes, etc.
• Knowledge in one or all of the following building control systems - Tridium, Honeywell Spyder, Alerton, and Distech
• The ability to configure and debug computer and networking problems
• Experience with programming
• An ability to understand empathetically the issues and perceptions others have and to creatively and successfully work through these issues to achieve a successful outcome and customer and employee satisfaction
• A thorough understanding of HVAC operations within a facility if working in the controls field
• Ability to understand and implement best practice standards
• Ability to quickly and effectively solve complex problems
• Ability to deliver quality through attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Ability to adapt to change and stress in the work environment and manage competing demands while maintaining high performance levels
• Ability to be proactive and resourceful
• Ability to follow-up on inquiries in a timely manner
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects
• Proficiency in all company utilized software including Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to build relationships with team members that transcend a project
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally

Education

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED
• Two-year technical degree or qualified apprenticeship program in HVAC or Electronics related studies preferred. An undergraduate degree in Electrical or Mechanical related studies is excellent

Experience

• 2+ years of low voltage installation in controls or special systems preferred.
• Other work-related experience such as military, on the job training programs, etc. may meet this requirement as determined by local management.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Able to lift and carry ladders, drawings, personal computers, material, etc.
• Able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Able to spend significant time standing and walking on construction sites.
• Able to climb several flights of stairs or ladders throughout a typical day on a construction site.
• Be physically able to kneel, stoop and crawl.

Cerris and its subsidiary companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer-EEO/AA/M/F/D/V/VEVRAA

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