Building Systems Engineer: HVAC & BAS Expert

Arch Staffing Sa; Cape Town; Sur place; ZAR 420 000 - 600 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Arch Staffing SA in Cape Town, South Africa is seeking a Building Engineer to operate and monitor HVAC systems, perform preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot complex mechanical/electrical issues. You will coordinate with contractors, maintain BAS controls, and ensure energy efficiency and building safety across active facilities.

Responsibilities include maintaining boiler water chemistry, documenting work in CMMS, and ensuring compliance with AHJ and building codes while sustaining tenant

Responsabilités

• Operate and monitor HVAC systems including chillers, cooling towers, air handling units, VAV boxes, and BAS.
• Perform preventive maintenance on boilers, heat exchangers, pumps, compressors, and fans per ASHRAE standards.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical malfunctions: diagnose root cause, repair or coordinate repairs, document work in CMMS.
• Maintain, calibrate, and repair BAS controllers, sensors, and pneumatic or DDC controls.
• Monitor and adjust building energy performance: track BTUs, kWh, and demand charges; identify efficiency improvements.
• Respond to tenant comfort complaints: investigate zone temperature or air quality issues and adjust systems.
• Inspect and test fire suppression, emergency generator, and life safety systems per AHJ requirements.
• Maintain boiler water chemistry: test, treat, and document water conditions to prevent scale and Legionella risk.
• Coordinate and oversee outside contractors for equipment repairs, inspections, and code compliance work.
• Maintain logs and work orders in the building's CMMS platform.

Description du poste

Arch Staffing SA in Cape Town, South Africa is seeking a Building Engineer to operate and monitor HVAC systems, perform preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot complex mechanical/electrical issues. You will coordinate with contractors, maintain BAS controls, and ensure energy efficiency and building safety across active facilities.

Responsibilities include maintaining boiler water chemistry, documenting work in CMMS, and ensuring compliance with AHJ and building codes while sustaining tenant