Building Automation Systems Engineer

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Building Automation Systems Engineer

Must have WebCTRL and Metasys BAS/BMS experience

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Schedule: Monday - Friday 6am to 4:30pm (On call schedules will be required for this role)

What this job involves – The Building Automation Systems Engineer position is primarily responsible to monitor, maintain and oversee various computerized building automation systems to ensure that the systems are automatically operating within specified parameters (temperature, humidity, static pressure, schedules, amps, etc.). When there are instances of the BAS presenting alarms, not communicating or working outside the designed specifications the BASE will take immediate action to get resolution and communicate the solution that was put in place with all stakeholders.

What is your day to day?  

• Monitors the alarm screen of various BMS systems and address or assign the alarms to be evaluated by Facilities technicians.
• Performs virtual tours looking for equipment running out of the design parameters or outside of the schedule.
• Works alongside site third party vendors, facilities technicians and site HVAC techs on troubleshooting equipment issues and turning equipment on and off for maintenance.
• Monitors and dispatches alarms on various BMS systems to ensure we comply with the clients SLA response matrix.
• Performs Virtual Energy Tours using the sites BMS systems.
• Documents all change to the BMS via WebTMA WO process, email, text and any other tracking mechanism preferred by the client.
• Notifies end users on the off hours regarding scientific equipment in alarm.
• Review the Pass down/ Emails and back to the last shift worked for awareness.
• Review WebTMA for any open Priority Work Orders 
• Review all Alarm screens from the previous 24 hours and self performs troubleshooting/repairs or assigns them to qualified JLL technicians or Third Party vendors per client priority matrix SLA.
• Review each site's Electronic White Board for any new entries from previous shifts. 
• Ensure Virtual Tours are completed and documented. 
• Ensure all training for each is completed on time. 
• Simultaneously Monitor and Control multiple systems  
• Mentor Operators on reviewing the BAS Systems and troubleshooting alarms.  
• Review Emails to be sent out regarding issues from their shift and alarms. 
• Escalate site BMS Alarms to the customer, BMS Building Manager, BAS Director, BAS Engineer, BAS SME 
• Direct responses to major incidents impacting the site (s). Prioritize the response to critical alarms impacted by a site outage. 

Desired experience and technical skills 

Required

• 5 Years of relevant experience.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Technical Degree preferred)
• A general understanding of building automation systems with a REQUIRED emphasis on: (Johnson Controls (Metasys) and Automated Logic Controls (Web CTRL) systems.
• CMMS work order system experience (WebTMA preferably)
• Knowledge of commercial HVAC equipment and how it is controlled and alarmed in an industrial/commercial environment.
• Knowledge of commercial electrical equipment and how it is controlled and alarmed in an industrial/commercial environment.
• Knowledge of commercial plumbing equipment and how it is controlled and alarmed in an industrial/commercial environment.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and other Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Ability to function effectively in a dynamic work environment.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with all stakeholders.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as be able to multi-task.
• Ability to multi-task an