Building Automation Systems Mechanic

Overview

Amentum is seeking an Industrial Building Systems Operator (BSO) for our client site in Pearl River, NY. The successful candidate will operate and maintain building automation systems with a focus on preventative maintenance, customer service, and teamwork to support a best-in-class working environment.

• Operate, monitor, and control the Building Automation System (BMS/BAS) and provide an intermediate level of troubleshooting.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on facility mechanical and HVAC equipment/systems in a pharmaceutical environment.
• Identify and correct safety-related issues; perform independent equipment evaluations to identify potential failures.
• Conduct daily duties including monitoring alarms and trends in BMS/BAS, performing preventive maintenance actions (lubrication, cleaning, filter changes, etc.).
• Respond to alarm conditions with basic troubleshooting and remediation; make emergency calls for support when necessary.
• Document room environmental deviations, root cause, and corrective actions in event reports; log daily operations and alarms appropriately.
• Perform routine building rounds to verify no emergency conditions exist and document findings in the Daily Logbook.
• Serve as the initial point of contact for outside contractors and coordinate with security during fire panel alarms.
• Respond to work orders, provide feedback to customers, and recommend measures to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance.
• Follow safety guidelines (e.g., job hazard analysis, lockout/tagout) and wear required PPE.
• Operate tools, laptops, and diagnostic hardware; maintain a flexible schedule to meet customer needs.
• Keep mechanical rooms clean and organized; provide shift coverage as needed.
• Collaborate in a team environment; demonstrate professionalism, respect, and cultural awareness.
• Balance workload, take initiative to resolve issues, and adapt priorities as requested by management.
• Other duties as assigned by Management or Lead.

• High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
• 0–1 year of experience as a Building Systems Operator or HVAC maintenance mechanic in an industrial environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to pass a tuberculosis test and maintain annual negative results; ability to pass medical evaluations for respirator use and fit testing.
• Ability to obtain required security access badge and an appropriate driver’s license; facility credentials/authorization as needed.
• US citizenship or permanent residency for facility credentials/authorization; position does not sponsor work authorization.
• Background investigation, fingerprinting, and security risk assessment as required;
  Must attend and pass training for Select Agent Program (as applicable).
• Pre- and/or post-hiring drug screening per policy; may include federal drug screening.
• Ability to comply with Avian Influenza policies and related quarantines where applicable.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and perform repetitive motions; color-differentiation for wiring.
• Wears steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, and other PPE as required.

• Experience troubleshooting BAS/BMS systems (Honeywell, Siemens, Edstrom, etc.).
• Experience diagnosing and repairing process mechanical systems (HVAC, related utilities).
• Experience with Fire Protection Systems and water systems in pharmaceutical applications.
• Knowledge of cGMP requirements in pharmaceutical environments.
• Experience with electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and pneumatic systems.

• Salary: 32.00–35.00 per hour (range may vary by education, experience, and market data).
• Medical and dental insurance; paid vacation and holidays; 401(k) with company matching up to 6%.
• Tuition reimbursement; parental leave;
  Employee Assistance Program; voluntary benefits (e.g., supplemental health, identity protection, pet insurance).
• Other benefits: vision, life insurance, disability, employee stock purchase plan, commuter benefits, and more as applicable.

Typical work schedule is 12-hour shifts, 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., on a rotating 3 on/2 off cycle.

Original posting date: 07/16/2026; position remains open as of posting. Amentum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For accommodations during the employment process, contact