System Specialist I

Schneider Electric; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 54,400 - 81,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance and

Flexible work arrangements

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Schneider Electric is hiring a Building Automation Technician I in Atlanta, GA. The role supports on-site coordination, installation, and commissioning of building automation systems, reporting to the Construction Manager.

You will assist with startup, diagnose issues, and coordinate with subcontractors while ensuring safety and quality. Ideal candidates have 3 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with Office tools and basic networks.

Qualifications

• Three years of trade or relevant work experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Visio, Project, Access, PowerPoint).
• Basic understanding of networks.
• Good conceptual aptitude.
• Good understanding or desire to pursue a career in Building Automation (HVAC and/or related systems).
• Product or industry knowledge is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Control commissioning and startup of new Control Systems to ensure proper operation
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair Control Systems wiring, hardware, and software
• Diagnose communication problems with control devices and other components
• Create, load, test, and tune system databases
• Install, replace, and recommission Control Systems devices, equipment, and software
• Coordinate activities of subcontractors as required
• Provide on-site training to customers as needed
• Provide emergency and warranty services as required.
• Create and maintain test records and as-built documentation
• Conform to project site safety and housekeeping requirements
• Assist and support in basic field startup using standard startup and checkout process
• Assist senior-level technicians and/or project managers in providing input to maintain as-built markups for field-directed changes to design documentation
• Assist project manager with material delivery, material logistics, and LOT management proficiency in the usage of Design 360 and Prometheus apps and any other applicable engineering tools

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Visio

Project

PowerPoint

Basic networking

Building Automation interest

Organizational skills

Tools

Design 360

Prometheus apps

Job description

Position: Building Automation Technician I

Location: Atlanta, GA

What will you do?

This position is responsible for learning how to understand project/service requirements such as specifications, standards, schedules, and safety. This employee participates in project/service activities on-site related to the coordination, installation, and commissioning of building automation systems. This employee reports to the Construction Manager.

Responsibilities Include

• Assist with Control commissioning and startup of new Control Systems to ensure proper operation
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair Control Systems wiring, hardware, and software
• Diagnose communication problems with control devices and other components
• Create, load, test, and tune system databases
• Install, replace, and recommission Control Systems devices, equipment, and software
• Coordinate activities of subcontractors as required
• Provide on-site training to customers as needed
• Provides emergency and warranty services as required.
• Create and maintain test records and as-built documentation
• Conform to project site safety and housekeeping requirements
• Assist and support in basic field startup using standard startup and checkout process
• Assist senior-level technicians and/or project managers in providing input to maintain as-built markups for field-directed changes to design documentation
• Assist project manager with material delivery, material logistics, and LOT management proficiency in the usage of Design 360 and Prometheus apps and any other applicable engineering tools

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Three (3) years of trade and/or relevant work experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational and customer skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs, Word, Excel, Visio, Project, Access, Power Point
• Basic understanding of networks
• Good conceptual aptitude
• Good understanding or desire to peruse career in Building Automation. (HVAC and/or other building systems)
• Product or Industry knowledge is highly desired

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

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Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.

Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.

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+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 54,400 - USD 81,600 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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