Building Automation Systems Specialist III

25 Harris Mountain West, LLC (Ogden); Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 60,416 - 90,625; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K with company match

Vacation time

Sick time

Paid holidays

Paid Parental leave

Short-Term Incentive Plan

Job summary

Harris is seeking a BA System Specialist III in Shreveport to develop sequence testing, project graphics, and point-to-point verification ensuring efficient system operation. The role guides installation teams and supports safe, high-quality outcomes across projects nationwide.

Responsibilities include diagnostics, documentation, and training to improve efficiency and system reliability. A technical degree and extensive HVAC/computer systems experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in mechanical/electrical engineering or related preferred.
• 5+ years of proficient understanding of HVAC systems.
• 5+ years of proficient understanding of computers, electronics, and electrical circuits and how they work together.
• 5+ years of proficient understanding of building and construction materials, tools, and processes.
• 5+ Years of experience with Microsoft Office.
• 3+ years of developing and authoring programming logic.

Responsibilities

• Sequence Testing: Inspect and test systems to verify compliance with plans, detect malfunctions, and ensure proper installation.
• Point to Point Verification: Test components for proper functioning and diagnose performance of system components.
• Project Graphics: Create images for wirings, designs, or dashboards and produce drawings/instructions for HVAC design.
• Repairs/Service: Repair or service HVAC systems, replace defective components, and recommend preventive maintenance.
• Documentation: Record time, materials, faults, and complete reports; prepare project documentation.
• Training: Instruct personnel on proper operation of tools and equipment and ways to improve efficiency.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Computers/Electronics

Building materials

Microsoft Office

Programming logic

Education

Associates degree in mechanical/electrical engineering or related

Job description

Job Description:

The purpose of your role as a BA System Specialist III As a Building Automation (BA) System Specialist III, you will focus on developing sequence testing, project graphics, and point to point verification ensuring the system runs as efficiently as possible. This position has a vast amount of knowledge and experience to help guide the team to successful installation and completion. Contributes to the desired culture and safety of the organization.

Sequence Testing

Inspect and test systems to verify system compliance with plans and specifications or to detect and locate malfunctions. Inspect systems to determine if they are operating properly. Reviews plans, specifications, and design to understand project scope. Ensure the proper installation of components.

Point to Point Verification

Test components for proper functioning. Diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of system components, assemblies, or systems. Set up and operate standard or specialized testing equipment. Ensure sensor location and functionality.

Project Graphics

Create images for various wirings, designs, or system dashboards. Produce electrical, electronic, or mechanical drawings, sketches, blueprints, engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, or other related documents or graphics necessary for HVAC design. Present designs and reports to customers or design committees for approval and discuss need for modification. Design images/maps of controlled systems within a building.

Repairs/Service

Repair or service heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to improve efficiency. Repair/Replace worn, damaged, or defective control components. Discuss heating or cooling system malfunction with user to isolate problems or to verify that repairs corrected malfunctions. Recommend, develop, or perform preventive or general maintenance procedures, such as cleaning or tightening terminals. Advise others on issues related to repairs, installation, or equipment design. Troubleshoots and resolves malfunctions and makes recommendations that will improve efficiency or quality of operations. Provide program modification to achieve proper system operation. Adjustments: Adjust system controls to settings recommended by manufacturer to balance system. Adjust equipment, such as thermostats, to ensure optimal performance.

Documentation

Record and report time, materials, faults, deficiencies, or other unusual occurrences on work orders. Complete customer service and expense reports. Document operational activities. Compile job documentation, such as certificate of completion, customer training forms, training certificates and punch lists. Provide sketches or make drawing modifications as needed for accurate project documentation.

Training

Instruct individuals on how to properly and efficiently operate tools and equipment. Help individuals understand how to affectively implement ideas. Guide individuals through the work day to assist with any needed tasks. Suggest new ways of doing or thinking about tasks to improve efficiency and/or quality of work.

What we're looking for in you:

• Associates degree in mechanical/electrical engineering or related preferred.
• 5+ years of proficient understanding of HVAC systems including various components and processes.
• 5+ years of proficient understanding of computers, electronics, and electrical circuits and how they work together.
• 5+ years of proficient understanding of building and construction materials, tools, and processes.
• 5+ Years of experience with Microsoft Office.
• 3+ years of developing and authoring programming logic.

Your life at Harris As one of the country's leading mechanical contractors, Harris offers you the best of both worlds: the stability, resources and opportunities of a national company, and the team culture, creative spirit and customer loyalty of a local business. If you thrive on variety and new challenges, we want to meet you! From stadiums to manufacturing facilities, power plants to hospitals, concert halls to classrooms, we handle projects of all sizes and complexity from multiple regional locations across the country.

Harris Benefits + Compensation

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401K with company match
• Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays
• Paid Parental leave
• Short-Term Incentive Plan

Visit our Careers Page for additional benefit details: https://www.harriscompany.com/careers/employee-benefits-at-a-glance

Pay Range: $60,416.99 - $90,625.49 The actual salary offer will vary by candidate based on a wide range of factors such as specific skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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As one of the country’s leading mechanical contractors, Harris offers you the best of both worlds: the stability, resources and opportunities of a national company, and the team culture, creative spirit and customer loyalty of a local business. If you thrive on variety and new challenges, we want to meet you! From stadiums to manufacturing facilities, power plants to hospitals, concert halls to classrooms, we handle projects of all sizes and complexity from multiple regional locations across the country.