Principal Building Automation Engineer

• Does this position require a security clearance? No
• Years 3 to 5+ years
• Applicants Less than 10 applicants
• Additional Info Visa / work permit sponsorship is not available for this position
• Applicants are required to read, write, and speak the following languages English

This position will be full-time on-site at Oracle's offices located in Nashville, TN
. Relocation assistance may be available in accordance with Oracle’s relocation policies. Candidates should expect a
minimum of 25% travel
, with additional travel as business needs require.

As a Principal Building Automation Engineer – Data Center Facilities, you will independently support the reliability, maintainability, and lifecycle performance of building automation and operational technology systems across OCI’s mission‑critical data center environments. You will apply working technical depth to troubleshoot, configure, validate, and improve BMS, EPMS, PLC, SCADA, and OT infrastructure that underpins safe and efficient site operations.
This role is expected to operate with a high degree of independence in live environments while partnering across Facilities Operations, Engineering, Commissioning, Reliability, and Security teams. The emphasis is on operational support, controls troubleshooting, commissioning quality, OT systems reliability, and disciplined technical execution.

Tracks and monitors ongoing Data Center critical infrastructure maintenance and repair for all service lines to pre-defined service level agreements (SLAs). Manages incidents that impact Data Center infrastructure services and the proactive and timely resolution of such incidents. Conducts site reviews and assessments to evaluate suitability for data center builds. Acts as the engineering representative on a wide range of moderately complex on‑site scenarios related to mission critical systems, operations, and functionality.

Provides engineering insight to ensure project or other design initiatives align with company expectations. Contributes to the identification of training programs for newer members of the team, acting as a subject matter expert with many standard systems and trains others on the team.

Independently troubleshoot and support BMS, EPMS, PLC, SCADA, HMI, and OT network systems that monitor and control mission‑critical data center infrastructure.

Investigate controls faults, alarm issues, graphics problems, communications failures, and integration defects affecting mechanical or electrical operations.

Support design review, commissioning, startup, and operational acceptance of automation systems for new builds, retrofits, and upgrades.

Review, validate, and improve control logic, sequences of operation, points databases, graphics, alarm behaviors, and network architecture documentation.

Partner with site operations and facilities teams to resolve automation‑related issues affecting uptime, maintainability, visibility, or operational response.

Apply working knowledge of OT cybersecurity practices to support secure, compliant, and supportable automation environments.

Coordinate with vendors, system integrators, and construction or commissioning teams to drive quality execution and operational readiness.

Maintain accurate documentation for control programs, network diagrams, inventories, standards, and configuration records.

Support RCAs, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities related to controls reliability and automation performance.

Contribute to development of repeatable processes, templates, and standards for site automation support.

Ideal Candidate Profile

3–5 years of experience in building automation, controls engineering, industrial automation, OT systems, or mission‑critical facility controls support.

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