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Sr Building Automation Systems (BAS) Technician

BGIS
Vancouver, BC, Canada
$90K a year
Full-time

Who We Are

BGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real estate services. With our combined team of over 6,500 globally, we relentlessly focus on enabling innovation through the services we deliver, while actively looking for new opportunities that will enable innovation for our clients’ businesses.

Globally, we manage over 320 million square feet of client portfolios across 30,000+ locations in North America, Europe, Middle East, Australia and Asia.

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SUMMARY

The Senior BAS Technician is responsible for the design, programming, graphics, commissioning, client training, warranties, preventative maintenance, energy management and operating cost reduction along with service calls and repairs to support a wide array of clients.

Client building portfolios are typically facilities including commercial, condominiums, multi-use residential, industrial, K-12 and higher education, retail, long term care / retirement facilities, and municipalities Building Automation Systems (BAS).

The Senior BAS Technician will be a key team member who works on a wide variety of assigned tasks to meet the needs of our clients.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Client Relationship Management and Growth

  • Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with clients and team members and ensure effective communication.
  • Contribute to the growth of the BAS service clientele.

Project Management & Service Strategy

  • Develop and implement project & service strategies in order to meet annual performance goals and objectives.
  • Support the delivery of construction project scope and service-related deliverables.

Building Automation Systems and Software

  • Programming and graphics of HVAC equipment via software and verify system performance.
  • Integrate building automation software with third-party systems via network connections and integration.
  • Simulate sequences of operations to verify proper operating parameters of systems and their performance by using the necessary software.
  • Test, inspect, and troubleshoot low-voltage power equipment and systems, network communications, peripherals, valves, actuators, relays, and sensors during commissioning.
  • Verify the installation and operation of electrical and electronic equipment and systems related to the BAS.
  • Perform inspections, tests, adjustments, and evaluations of low voltage electronic components and assemblies in accordance with manufacturer specifications and tolerances.
  • Utilize technical manuals and written instructions when deemed necessary to calibrate electrical and electronic equipment and instruments.

Commissioning BAS systems

  • Commission BAS systems verify end-to-end and report / resolve anomalies.
  • Provide commissioning verification checklists to the appropriate Project Manager throughout the commissioning process.

Support to Junior Team Members

  • Plan, develop, implement, mentor and lead appropriate field team members in support of the BAS Manager.
  • Contribute to the interviewing / hiring of experienced individuals, as well as appropriate training and development.

Best Practice and Knowledge Maintenance

Strong understanding of HVAC equipment & mechanical components and how it is related to control strategies and theories

Documentation and Reporting

  • Completes service reports and PM checklists on service call and preventative maintenance site visits.
  • Provide assistance in preparing specifications and reports for related projects by collecting and compiling data when deemed appropriate by the Project or BAS Manager.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

  • Proven ability to self-learn, utilize and transfer to appropriate team members in an effort to enhance overall team awareness of existing and new technologies.
  • Minimum of 7+ years related experience.
  • Certified in Tridium Niagara AX N4.
  • Strong understanding of HVAC equipment / mechanical components and how they relate to control strategies and theories.
  • Extensive knowledge and experience with BAS system installations.
  • Extensive knowledge of multiple system integration strategies and applications.
  • Extensive knowledge of network wiring standards and protocols.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • The ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.
  • Ability to work in a process driven environment.
  • Superior time management and multi-tasking abilities.
  • Proven ability to effectively mentor and train employees.

Licenses and / or Professional Accreditation

  • Technician, diploma Technologist diploma or Engineering degree in a related technological field to BAS.
  • Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) designation.
  • Networking certification.
  • Certified in multiple Manufacturer Programming Software Tools.

This is a regular, full-time position with a salary of $90,000+ per annum. The starting salary will be based on the successful candidate’s competencies, including but not limited to experience, education and performance related to this role.

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome you to apply for a position with us! If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at askHR.

Upon request for accommodation, we will consult with the applicant in question and provide, or arrange for the provision of, a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.

BGIS est un employeur qui respecte l'égalité des chances et nous vous invitons à postuler pour un poste chez nous ! Si vous avez besoin d'un accommodement pendant le processus de recrutement, veuillez nous contacter à askHR.

En cas de demande d'accommodement, nous discuterons avec le candidat en question et fournirons, ou ferons en sorte de fournir, un accommodement approprié d'une manière qui tiendra compte des besoins d'accessibilité du candidat en fonction de son handicap.

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