Building Automation Systems (BAS) / HVAC / Utilities Technician

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Role Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Building Automation Systems (BAS) / HVAC / Utilities Technician is responsible for operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing building management systems (BMS), HVAC equipment, and facility utility infrastructure to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable performance supporting production, packaging, occupant comfort, and compliance requirements.  Under minimal supervision, the technician supports the maintenance program and utilities operations by coordinating and performing predictive/preventive maintenance; diagnosing system and instrument issues; ordering parts; completing repairs on HVAC, utilities, and related electrical/mechanical equipment; and planning, scheduling, and documenting work across production, packaging, and facility infrastructure areas as needed.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to:

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

• Monitor and maintain building automation and control systems (Schneider Electric Building Operation or similar).
• Troubleshoot BMS communication issues, sensors, controllers, valves, actuators, VFDs and network components.
• Support modifications to control logic, setpoints, and schedules to optimize system performance.
• Support integration of new equipment into existing BMS infrastructure.
• Troubleshooting of control sequence problems.
• Installation of BMS controllers, transducers, VFD’s, actuators and temperature sensors.
• Communication protocols such as Ethernet, BACnet and RS-485.
• UltiVist and Niagara BMS software packages.

HVAC Systems

• Maintain and repair HVAC systems including air handlers, chillers, boilers, rooftop units, heat exchangers, and exhaust systems.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance such as filter changes, belt replacements, lubrication, and system inspections.
• Ensure proper operation of heating, cooling, and ventilation systems for comfort and process requirements.
• Balance air and water systems as needed.
• General maintenance and repair.
• Air-balancing and differential pressure schemes.
• Ductwork layout and control damper motor installation.
• Synchronous belt installation and maintenance.

Utility Systems

• Operate and maintain utilities such as compressed air systems, steam systems, chilled water, hot water.
• Monitor system performance, pressures, temperatures, and flow rates.
• Troubleshoot and repair utility distribution issues.
• Support energy efficiency initiatives and system optimization.

General Maintenance & Compliance

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance per schedules.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and logs (CMMS systems preferred).
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, environmental regulations, and company policies.
• Participate in audits and inspections as required.
• Support emergency response and on-call duties.

Customer Services:

• Ensure the continuous operation of the equipment/system (such as BMS, Security System etc.) to comply with applicable regulations, and improve efficiency, focusing on productivity while minimizing downtime.

Regulatory Compliance & Recordkeeping: 

• Comply with all the applicable regulations such as cGMP, OSHA, EPA, approved procedures, and Quality and EHS Corporate Standards. 
• Complete routine operational data gathering in established checklists and forms. Document preventive and corrective maintenance activities as per applicable procedures.

Fire Protection Systems

• Fire panel operation and programming.
• Installation of duct smoke detector, heat detectors and horn and strobes.
• Troubleshooting of fire alarm problems.

Security and Door Control Systems

• Installation of card key security readers and controls.
• Automatic door opener installation and repair.
• Clean room door control installation and repair.
• Troubleshooting of all door control systems.

Electrical

• High voltage experience – 480 VAC 3 phase.
• Low voltage experience – 24 VAC Control system.
• Utility systems – Chillers, compressors, boilers etc.
• Troubleshooting all electrical circuits.

Energy Conservation          

• Lighting
• Air-handler controls and operation.
• Boiler operations and associated equipment.
• Chiller, cooling tower operations and associated equipment.