Building Automation Systems (BAS) Technician

Ambient Enterprises; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A HVAC and building automation company is looking for an experienced technician to lead startup and commissioning activities for Building Automation Systems in Wilmington, Delaware. The role requires 5 years of HVAC and controls experience, effective coordination skills, and the ability to provide technical support. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license, a clean background check, and meet physical demands of the job.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in startup and servicing HVAC systems.
• Ability to coordinate work on multiple job sites.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Criminal background check required.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead startup and commissioning of Building Automation Systems.
• Prepare necessary documents for job safety.
• Test and document operation of BAS hardware.
• Perform warranty, service, and maintenance work.
• Conduct training for customers.

Skills

Experience in HVAC and Controls systems

Coordination of multiple job sites

Interpersonal skills

Technical explanation ability

Strong written skills

Basic computer skills

Valid Driver’s License

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Windows and MS Office

Vendor-specific programming tools

Job description

Overview

Building Systems & Services, LLC (BSS) is a leading provider of commercial and industrial HVAC equipment, service and building automation systems. From our offices in Wilmington, Delaware, we serve customers throughout the Tri-State area. We represent leading equipment manufacturers whose standards for quality match ours. BSS was formed in 1986. Our objective is to meet the HVAC equipment, service and building automation needs of our customers by combining these elements into a coordinated offering.

Summary: To perform technical services to test and commission building automation systems (BAS) and to service and repair systems in Delaware, Camden NJ and Philadelphia area. To understand, meet, and exceed our customer expectations so that Building Systems & Services, Inc. is their preferred supplier for our product and services.

Responsibilities

• Lead field activities related to startup and commissioning of Building Automation Systems (BAS).
• Review and understand project documentation including control prints, plans and specifications, and project-related correspondence.
• Coordinate with the job-site superintendent, trade foremen, startup personnel, etc., confirming controlled equipment is ready to be started.
• Execute necessary job-site documentation including permits and job safety task analysis in coordination with the job-site project team; identify, understand and communicate potential hazards or concerns with the work and any changes to job-site conditions that alter the permitted scope of work.
• Commit to and comply with all on-site, company, and OSHA safety policies.
• Perform pre-power inspection of BAS to ensure installation is complete, correct, and safe to power and operate.
• Apply power to BAS controllers and related equipment, download programming, commission network, configure controllers, etc. using vendor-specific programming tools, laptop, and software.
• Test operation of hardware by comparing actual readings and commands with those in the BAS.
• Perform functional testing of the system in all modes of operation, exercising the controlled system through its sequence of operations.
• Record the results in startup and commissioning forms; create forms as needed if none are provided.
• Produce and communicate project punch-list items as they arise and maintain the list throughout the project; complete all tasks assigned by the project engineer/manager.
• Maintain and submit a complete BAS commissioning documentation package to the project engineer/manager, including startup and commissioning forms, marked-up as-built drawings, sequences, and completed punch-list items.
• Perform warranty, service and maintenance work on systems and document work on field service reports for customers, then submit documentation to the office.
• Conduct owner training.
• Maintain current backups of customer programming and graphics on the BSS server.
• Perform system upgrades and software maintenance at customer sites as needed.
• Provide technical support to the Service Department for BSS controls projects.
• Stay current with new product developments through monitoring and reading product announcements, discussing new products with vendor sales and technical resources, and applying development as assigned.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

• 5 years of increasingly responsible experience in startup and servicing HVAC and Controls systems.
• Ability to coordinate the work of others on multiple job sites.
• Effective interpersonal skills to represent the company to customers and other outside contacts in an ethical and professional manner.
• Ability to explain technical information to technical and non-technical people.
• Strong written skills and a proven understanding of computer programs and software applications relevant to the Controls & HVAC industry.
• Laptop required to submit daily paperwork and time sheets.
• Must adhere to meeting strict deadlines.
• Basic computer skills, including Windows and MS Office.
• Professional neat appearance and presentation.
• Valid Driver’s License and clean DMV record approved by our auto insurance is required.
• Criminal background check required.
• Ability to operate a forklift and a company vehicle (truck).
• Ability to work from heights (ladder, scaffold, lift, etc.).
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Participate in on-call rotation as necessary.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Knowledge of Human Machine Interface (HMI) and Machine-to-Machine Interface (M2M).
• High School Diploma or equivalent; valid driver’s license.
• Pass a company and customer jobsite criminal background checks and drug testing.

Building Systems and Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.