Field Systems / Automation Specialist I, II
Siemens
Location:
Beltsville MD
Salary:
USD $70,000- $82,500 Base Salary - plus overtime at time and a half. The base salary is determined by level of skillset, years of relevant experience and/or military MOS/Rate. (Nuclear Technicians/Gas Turbine Electricians from the Navy will be considered for $74-82K Base due to experience.
Benefits:
All Inclusive Package:
Vehicle, cell phone, company credit card for gas/maintenance expenses & laptop.
Siemens offers an excellent benefits package including consumer-driven health plan (full medical/dental/vision); ADD/STD/LTD and life insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care; tuition assistance; a matching 401K - dollar for dollar up to 6% of gross salary; other fringe benefits (product / service discounts, exceptional work-life balance programs, scholarship programs for children, generous vacation / leave policies, etc.). Extensive product training and professional career development.
Travel:
You will be traveling locally within a 2-hour radius, around your home address pending your location.
Description:
As a Field Systems / Automation Specialist you will be installing, maintaining and troubleshooting industrial and commercial Building Automation Systems. You will become the resident expert on the Building Automation System that integrates the following systems through a graphics interface program using the Insight software package:
- HVAC/Mechanical
- Fire/Life Safety
- Security/Access
- Industrial Control
- Data Centers
- Lighting
- Power Management
- Emergency Control
You will become an expert on computer information systems, electronic controls and mechanical systems. Siemens Smart Infrastructure is a performance-based company, which means they will evaluate you based on performance not time in grade. As a System Specialist II, you will have leadership responsibilities and will be training Specialist I levels. Your career progression is into a project engineer or project manager role and then into operational management.
What you will do for Siemens Smart Infrastructure:
This position performs complex installation, startup, and commissioning of building automation system equipment that has been newly installed. The objectives of building automation are improved occupant comfort, efficient operation of building systems, reduction in energy consumption and operating costs, and improved life cycle of utilities. You will complete verification of complex system database and programming operations, ensuring consistency with the scope of work and sequence of operations. You will diagnose and repair complex control system malfunctions, and you will serve as a subject matter expert to others.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or state-recognized GED; Associate degree preferred
- Experience installing and servicing electronic control or HVAC equipment; 2-5+ years preferred
- Experience in writing computer programs and software applications related to the HVAC industry
- Extensive knowledge of a variety of electronic or digital controls systems, and ability to test and write modifications to system software in multiple languages
- Skilled in programming, job start-up, checkout, and troubleshooting complex projects
- Demonstrated experience in the integration of low-voltage building sub-systems using various industry protocols such as BACNet, N2, Modbus, etc.
- Ability to work in a variety of circumstances, including climbing ladders, scaffolds, and high-lift equipment, working in ducts, crawl spaces, roofs, basements, above ceilings, and in outside/inside/heat/cold/day/night conditions
- Must be able to use hand tools, laptop, email, smartphone, and tablet
- Must be able to carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 75 pounds unassisted
- Ability to work in a team environment providing dedicated support to our customers
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English
- Qualified applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States
- Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license with limited violations
Additional Qualifications:
Knowledge and hands on experience with Computer hardware repair, Computer programmer, IT systems, electronics, electrician, plumber, pipe fitter, consulting engineer, Commissioning agent, construction project manager, etc.
- Military candidates with a background as an Electronics Technician, Mechanic (HVAC is a plus), IT and Computer Systems Technician, Electrician and/or Electro-Mechanical systems are highly desired!!
- Must have an excellent attitude, great customer service skills, and be willing to learn.
- Must be 21 years of age and possess a valid driver's license with limited violations.
Date Posted: 2024-10-02
