Building Automation Systems; BAS) Specialist

Dayton Group Inc. (DGI) has a current need for a full-time Building Automation Systems (BAS) Specialist.

DGI seeks to hire BAS Specialists with work experience and manufacturer training/certifications to troubleshoot, repair/service, maintain and upgrade Building Automation Systems (BAS) at client sites in the United States and overseas per company procedures and contractual requirements. This position will require frequent overseas travel, with trips typically lasting two to four weeks. Due to contract requirements, US citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is also required.

This position is location independent (on-site travel and telework) for the right candidate, however, proximity to a major international airport is required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Also listed below are the physical demands that must be met by the employee and the work environment that the employee will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Competitive salary;
• 11 annual paid holidays and minimum 13 days of paid leave;
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance with 75% of the premiums paid by the company;
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan immediately vesting with 4% employer match; and
• Professional development assistance including memberships, professional licenses, and tuition reimbursements.

Duties may include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Candidate will be expected to troubleshoot, repair/service, maintain and upgrade Building Automation Systems (BAS) at client sites in the United States and overseas per company procedures and contractual requirements.
• Frequent overseas travel to provide preventive maintenance, system upgrades and troubleshooting of multiple types of building automation systems at client sites.
• Generate reports of findings/work performed, including creating field as-built drawings.
• Take inventory of existing systems and parts, make recommendations for procurement and repairs.
• Must be physically able to climb ladders and stairs and use tools while on a ladder.
• Coordinate/liaise with client and multiple on-site contacts.

• 3+ years of experience with start-up, point to point checkout, maintenance and commissioning of building Direct Digital Control (DDC) Building Automation Systems (BAS) in one or more of the following:
  Invensys, Tridium Niagara N4, Tridium Niagara AX, Tridium Niagara R2, Honeywell CARE, Honeywell Symmetry, Johnson Controls Metasys, Siemens Desigo, Siemens Apogee, Reliable Controls, Alerton Controls, Siemens Talon, Barber Coleman Controls, Siebe, Schneider Electric, Pneumercator fuel monitoring, and Siemens WinPM power monitoring.
• Manufacturer training/certifications in the above systems preferred.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience with troubleshooting and editing DDC programs.
• Strong knowledge and experience with controls concepts for the mechanical HVAC equipment in commercial buildings.
• Practical experience interfacing & integrating DDC systems with electrical & mechanical equipment systems.
• Experience using AutoCAD a plus
• Strong knowledge of commercial mechanical and electrical systems.
• Capable of reading & interpreting mechanical & electrical drawings and specifications.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience using a Digital Multi-meter and other calibration and testing tools to troubleshoot BAS systems and their end devices.
• Physically able to climb ladders and stairs and use tools while on a ladder.
• Ability to lift/carry tools and equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills, tact and professionalism to deal with multiple client contacts/departments.
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a security Clearance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good knowledge of MS Office products including Word and Excel.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay Range: $90,000 - $110,000/year depending on experience

Location:

Columbia, MD;
This position is location independent (on-site travel and telework) for the right candidate, however, proximity…