Building Automation Systems Specialist

Schneider Electric; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Building Automation Systems Specialist II for our Charlotte, NC location. This field-based role focuses on delivering BAS projects, including design reviews, software installations, startup, commissioning, and owner training.

The candidate will work with project managers across system design, programming, and validation to meet strict commissioning criteria. Required is a two-year technical degree with HVAC controls experience, proficiency in coding control

Qualifications

• Knowledge of HVAC systems and equipment
• Experience troubleshooting and servicing HVAC controls
• Proficiency in commissioning and programming DDC controls
• Ability to write control sequence code
• Experience with integration protocols (BACnet, LonWorks, Modbus)

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair complex control system malfunctions
• Implement databases, control sequences, programs and graphics for projects
• Provide startup/checkout documentation for commissioning and validation
• Organize and demonstrate BAS project sequences for commissioning
• Commission controls installation and verify sequences meet specs
• Provide field sketches for engineering corrections and as-builts

Skills

Communication

Code for controller sequences

Industrial protocols

HVAC controls experience

Electrical troubleshooting

Independence/ownership

Time management

Education

Two-year technical degree

Tools

EcoStruxure BAS

Job description

Building Automation Systems Specialist II in our Charlotte, NC location.

Primary responsibility is delivering Building Automation System projects.

This position is a field-based position where you may perform any number of roles. The successful candidate will work closely with project managers in delivery of any of the following project components…system design/review, software, installation, startup, commissioning, and owner training.

The BAS Construction Technician will report directly to the Construction Manager and will be an active participant in the development and implementation of Operations Excellence.

What do you get to do in this position?

• Diagnoses and repairs complex control systems malfunctions requiring extensive knowledge of a variety of electronic or digital controls systems and ability to test and write modifications in multiple languages of systems software.
• Implement databases, controls sequences, programs, and graphics for new construction and retrofit projects.
• Provides start-up and checkout documentation to the installation team for use in commissioning and validation
• Organize and demonstrate required BAS project sequences to meet commissioning agents' requirements.
• Commission controls installation and verifies that control sequences meet specifications.
• Provides sketches of field changes and discrepancies for engineering corrections and as-built drawings

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

• Recently graduated from an HVAC program or with a two-year technical degree
• Experience with installing and repairing technical products and systems at customer sites
• Ability to work under limited supervision for routine situations
• Two-year (2) degree in a related technical field required or related work experience
• The ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances and/or badges as needed. (This involves a background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit check.)
• Field experience in the HVAC controls industry; preferably with troubleshooting, maintenance, and service
• Technical, hands-on experience with commissioning and programming of DDC controls.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems and equipment.
• Electrical troubleshooting knowledge
• Experience with Schneider Electric EcoStruxure BAS a plus
• Must be highly organized and possess the ability to work in a high paced environment with the ability to prioritize tasks to meet the schedules given by the leadership
• Demonstrate the ability to operate independently and autonomously and take ownership of all tasks. Excellent oral and written communication skills and team oriented
• Proficiency with writing code for controller sequence of operations
• Proficiency with integration protocols (BACnet, LonWorks, Modbus, etc)