Facilities Automation Technician
Core
Monitor, operate, and support Building Automation Systems (BAS) for utilities, HVAC, and cleanroom environments in a high-reliability, audit-ready setting.
Role type
Facilities Automation Technician (IC)
Builds
Stable environmental conditions and reliable facility infrastructure for industrial/manufacturing clients
Domain
Industrial Manufacturing / Building Automation / HVAC Controls
Required skills
BAS platforms (Niagara N4, Metasys, Siemens, Honeywell), Controls networking (BACnet, Modbus), CMMS (Maximo), GMP/GxP compliance, HVAC troubleshooting, Preventive maintenance, Alarm response, System validation (IQ/OQ/FAT/SAT), Documentation accuracy
Preferred skills
Associate's degree in Engineering/Controls/HVAC, Niagara N4/CCST/ISA/Siemens certifications, Siemens Desigo experience, IT/OT cybersecurity basics, Commissioning lifecycle experience
Technologies
Niagara N4, Metasys, Siemens, Honeywell, BACnet, Modbus, Maximo, Desigo
Responsibilities
Monitor BAS performance including graphics, trends, alarms, and environmental conditions; Respond to alarms and document events per site procedures; Troubleshoot field devices (sensors, actuators, valves, VAVs, AHUs, controllers); Support configuration, sequence verification, and system tuning; Assist with preventive maintenance, calibrations, and repairs; Maintain accurate documentation in CMMS; Support compliance with GMP/GxP expectations including ALCOA+ data integrity; Follow formal change processes for logic and hardware modifications; Partner with engineering and quality teams on root-cause analysis; Provide control-room support for environmental monitoring and equipment startup/shutdown; Support commissioning, qualification, and system validation activities; Review trends to identify inefficiencies or equipment degradation.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC