Traveling Building Automation Systems Specialist
Listed on 2026-06-27
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Trades / Skilled Labor
HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer, Installation Technician, Building Maintenance, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Traveling Building Automation Systems Specialist
This role supports our Latham, NY branch location, which serves customers throughout the greater Albany, NY area. Up to 75% overnight travel (business expenses covered by employer).
The Flex Force Building Automation Systems Specialist handles the centralized control of a building's heating, ventilation, air conditioning, lighting, and other systems through a building management system or building automation system (BAS). The objectives of building automation are improved occupant comfort, efficient operation of building systems, reduction in energy consumption and operating costs, and improved life cycle of utilities.
As a traveling Flex Force Building Automation Systems Specialist, you will:
- Assist with building automation system startup, ensuring that all systems and components are designed, installed, tested, operated, and maintained according to the operational requirements of the customer.
- Work well with others, take ownership, be a team player, and act with integrity. This position reports to the local Supervisor and takes direction from a mentor and Lead Technician.
- Assist with commissioning new Distributed Digital Control System on construction sites. Commissioning is ensuring all systems and components are functioning as required.
- Document commissioning details; communicate deficiencies and progress.
- Plan work with mentor, Lead Technician, and Team Leader.
- Complete commissioning within planned timelines.
- Submit accurate time-keeping daily and expenses weekly.
- Work overtime when needed.
You will make an impact with these qualifications:
- Electrical and mechanical experience (whether from a previous role or through education)
- Must be willing and available to travel up to 75% - including overnight travel
- Must be able to demonstrate the ability to read and understand design and construction documents
- Must be willing and able to work in a variety of circumstances, including climbing ladders, scaffolds, and high lift equipment, working in ducts, crawl spaces, roofs, basements, above ceilings, and in outside/inside/heat/cold/day/night conditions
- Must be able to demonstrate the ability and willingness to differentiate types/colors of wire, use hand tools, laptop, email, smartphone, and tablet and the ability to carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted
- Must be willing and able to work in a team environment providing dedicated support to our customers
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Verbal and written communication skills in English
- Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license with limited violations; must meet eligibility requirements to participate in Siemens' fleet vehicle program
- Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications:
- High school diploma or state-recognized GED;
Associate degree in electronics or related field - 1+ year of experience with Building Automation systems or HVAC certification
- OSHA 30 certified
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