Building Automation System Specialist II

Job Details

Harris Companies

Title: Building Automation System Specialist II

Job Category: Controls

Requisition Number: BUILD
002865

Full Time

St Paul, MN 55102, USA

Your purpose of your role as a Building Automation System Specialist II

As a BA System Specialist, you will primarily perform and develop sequence testing, project graphics, and point‑to‑point verification ensuring the system runs as efficiently as possible. You will work as part of a team at client or project job sites to ensure proper installation of controls systems, and provide diagnostic and repair services.

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

• 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.

• Create images for various wirings, designs, or system dashboards.
• Present designs and reports to customers or design engineers or consultants for approval and discuss need for modification.
• Design images/maps of controlled systems within a building.

• Repair or replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
• Discuss heating or cooling system malfunctions with users to isolate problems or verify that repairs corrected the issues.
• Recommend, develop, or perform preventive or general maintenance procedures such as cleaning, tightening terminals, or vacuuming control panels.
• Advise others on issues related to repairs, installation, or equipment design.
• Troubleshoot and resolve malfunctions and make recommendations that will improve efficiency or quality of operations.

• Adjust system controls to settings recommended by manufacturer to balance the system.
• Adjust equipment, such as thermostats, to ensure optimal performance.

• 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.

• Instruct individuals on how to properly and efficiently operate tools and equipment.
• Help individuals understand how to effectively 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.

• Associate's degree preferred in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience working with Building Automation Systems.
• 2+ years of basic understanding of mechanical systems: what they do and how they operate.
• 2+ years of basic understanding of building system engineering and technology including principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment.
• 2+ years of basic understanding of building and construction materials, tools, and processes.
• Proficient in use/knowledge of Microsoft Office.

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

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

Pay Range: $30.35 – $45.53 per hour

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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