Jr. Bas Technician

BAS Specialist

If you thrive in a team-oriented workplace that challenges your skills, to drive your career development, embraces diversity and rewards innovation, with competitive pay and great employee programs, join the Ainsworth team today

Position Summary:
Jr BAS Technician is the starting point for anyone interested in getting into the field of automation and control. At Ainsworth we work on all makes and models of controls infrastructure, allowing you exposure to the wide variety of manufacturers and methodologies of building control in the commercial market. In this role you will work along side of industry experts to help troubleshoot, diagnose and maintain active systems. Building the framework for your career that will lead into programming, graphics, and project commissioning.

**Responsibilities**:

- Demonstrates good Health & Safety practices, attends and participates in safety talks.
- Regular supervision provided by BAS Service Manager
- Coordinate with field technicians to ensure work quality and maintenance fulfillment.
- Build out inspection reports which will be presented to the end user.
- Support the Remote Building Automation Systems team (RBAS) through remote diagnostics.
- Work with all Third-party hardware and software in a service setting.
- Provide engineering and design support for new construction and retrofits.
- Provide onsite services through Preventative Maintenance and corrective work orders
- Follows Ainsworth standard practices in the delivery of BAS projects.
- Develop teamwork approach yet work autonomously in a productive and efficient manner.
- Troubleshoots, repairs, or coordinates In-depth repairs of building-automation-system using software and advanced diagnostic tools.
- Develop advanced knowledge of Schneider Electric engineering and programing tools.
- Accepts responsibility for assigned tasks and completing them on time.
- Has an expanded customer facing role, always representing the company in a dignified manner, and with the customer’s needs in mind.
- Has a functional understanding of the project scope, progress and, reports any project deficiencies, issues to the Regional BAS Coordinator or to the PM.
- Shows willingness and ability to take on lead tech role for smaller sized projects.
- Able to coordinate work with internal/external electrical and pneumatic reps and / or Mechanical/Electrical trades.
- Takes on project commissioning documentation role, for as built purposes.
- Assists with sales estimations and project extra costing exercises.
- Assists in customer training.
- Perform all job functions in a safe and healthful manner, abiding by and in accordance with all applicable Health, Safety and Environmental company policies and government legislation/regulations.
- Adhere to the Company’s Quality System operating procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Management.

**Qualifications**:

- Graduate of a college program in Instrumentation, Mechanical or Computer/Electrical Engineering.
- 1-2 years of related experience in commercial service of building automation, security and or fire.
- Education, Professional Designation, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Personal Characteristics (enthusiastic - optimistic - high energy etc.)
- Valid Driver’s License and ability to be insure by Ainsworth Inc.
- Pass Security screening as required by government agencies and clients.
- Physical fit and able to access and work in construction site environment.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: N/A

On Call: Required

Length of Contract: N/A

Work Location: Thunder Bay

Travel Requirements: Yes, within Northern Ontario (less than