Building Automation Systems (BAS) Specialist

PTR Global; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PTR Global is seeking a Building Automation Systems (BAS) Specialist in Mobile, AL. You will lead startup, checkout, commissioning, and testing of commercial BAS projects, ensuring systems are owner-ready.

You will bridge engineering, installation, programming, project management, and service, focusing on commissioning and implementation rather than extensive custom programming. Experience with Honeywell Optimizer Suite and Niagara N4 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Startup, checkout, commissioning, programming, testing, troubleshooting, and successful delivery of commercial BAS projects.
• Bridge engineering, installation, programming, project management, and service to ensure projects are fully functional and owner ready.
• Focus on commissioning and implementation rather than extensive custom programming.

Job description

Building Automation Systems (BAS) Specialist

Position Summary:

• The Building Automation Systems (BAS) Specialist is responsible for startup, checkout, commissioning, programming, testing, troubleshooting, and successful delivery of commercial Building Automation Systems.
• This role bridges engineering, installation, programming, project management, and service by ensuring every project is fully functional, thoroughly tested, and owner ready.
• The focus is on commissioning and implementation rather than extensive custom programming.

Primary Responsibilities:

Project Review and Preparation:

• Review mechanical, electrical, controls, and architectural drawings.
• Understand sequences of operation.
• Identify issues before startup.
• Coordinate with project teams.

Programming and Controller Configuration:

• Configure Honeywell Optimizer Suite and Niagara N4 systems.
• Modify existing programming.
• Configure alarms, schedules, trends, histories, and graphics.
• Assist with advanced programming when required.

Point-to-Point (PBT) Checkout:

• Verify all inputs, outputs, sensors, actuators, safeties, and interlocks.
• Verify communications.
• Complete checkout documentation.
• Commissioning and Startup: Commission AHUs, RTUs, VAVs, DOAS units, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, heat pumps, fan coils, and exhaust systems.
• Verify sequences, alarms, trends, schedules, and PID tuning.
• Testing and Verification (T&V)
• Complete T&V documentation.
• Validate graphics, trends, alarms, and sequences.
• Document deficiencies and corrective actions.

Documentation:

• Complete startup reports.
• Assist with as-built drawings.
• Troubleshooting and Service Support: Troubleshoot BAS hardware, software, networking, and HVAC controls.