Building Automation Systems Specialist

6 days ago


Montreal, Quebec, Canada BGIS Full time

About the Role

The Building Automation Systems Specialist is a key member of our team at BGIS, responsible for the design, installation, programming, and maintenance of automated control and energy management systems. This role requires a strong technical background and excellent problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Respond to service requests for BAS/Control related issues, diagnose, and rectify.
  • Work with building operators and site managers to identify efficiencies and energy savings in building operations.
  • Optimize facility uptime and asset integrity of assigned facilities.
  • Develop recommendations for BAS system changes and implement approved changes, including working with external control contractors for programming.
  • Perform commissioning inspections to transition projects from installation to ongoing operation.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

  • Perform systems monitoring, inspection, preventative, corrective, and demand service maintenance on building automation/controls systems (hardware and software), energy management systems, and equipment to ensure facility uptime, uninterrupted client operations, asset integrity, and energy and operating cost objectives are achieved.
  • Ensure the HVAC control strategy is stable and efficient.
  • Ensure the graphic user interface allows quick and accurate diagnostics. Work with vendors to implement improvements.
  • Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and optimize building automation/controls systems and equipment. May include work on security, surveillance, and fire alarm systems.
  • Oversee the implementation of BAS preventative maintenance programs, including vendor involvement. Ensure deficiencies are identified, recorded, and escalated, and related documentation is maintained.
  • Backup and maintain server platforms, both physical and virtual.
  • Receive, action, track, monitor, and report the status of maintenance and repair work within the work order management system, including progress notes and resolution notes.
  • Monitor assigned facilities by conducting facility walkthroughs, building automation system monitoring, and inspection of BAS interface as well as sequence of operation for optimization.
  • Assist in the implementation of overall electrical/mechanical/fire protection preventative maintenance (PM) programs. Ensure deficiencies are identified, recorded, and escalated, and related documentation is maintained.
  • Perform work in accordance with established processes and practices.
  • Comply with all internal and external requirements, including environmental, health, and safety, fire protection.

Client Relations

  • Provide observations about facility building automation equipment and systems conditions and deficiencies, and provide suggestions for enhancement and repair.
  • Assist in enhancing tenant and customer satisfaction and maintaining positive relations through the way work is performed and services delivered.

Administration

  • Record resolution data within the service maintenance management database. Ensure work completed meets quality, contract response, and all other requirements.
  • Receive, track, monitor, and report the status of maintenance and repair work within the service maintenance management database.
  • Initiate documents to obtain formal approval of work required.
  • Participate in and assist with facility-related projects.
  • Maintain all assigned tools and arrange for repair and replacement where required.
  • Submit all expenditures on a timely basis.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • College or University Degree/Diploma/Certification in HVAC, Controls, and/or Building Operations is desirable.
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in the field of designing, installing, programming, and/or maintenance of automated control/energy management systems.
  • Demonstrated experience with computers, computer networks, and internet protocols.
  • Familiar with integration concepts and platforms such as BACnet systems.
  • Operational experience in fault detection platforms considered an asset.
  • Good knowledge of optimization and energy management strategy for BAS systems.
  • Strong ability to adhere to and properly execute processes and practices relating to facility operations and maintenance.
  • Current knowledge of fire, life, safety, and building codes and standards and ability to research and apply related codes and standards is desirable.
  • Possesses a strong environmental, health, and safety mindset. Ability to perform work in a safe manner.
  • Strong client-service orientation along with a high sense of urgency.
  • Effective communication skills for the purpose of data relay, exchange, feedback, and clarification.
  • Mentoring skills required to support lower-level technician development.
  • Must be willing to wear Personal Protective Equipment.
  • Must be available for on-call/standby and emergency callouts as they arise. Extended hours may be required.
  • Bilingualism considered an asset.
  • Valid drivers' license.

At BGIS

We believe that diversity and inclusion is a key business driver, such that we never lose sight of its importance as it is woven into the fabric of our organization. We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize that promoting diversity is an essential component of our continuing pursuit for organizational success.



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