Facilities Automation Technician
Core
Monitor, operate, and support Building Automation Systems (BAS) controlling utilities, HVAC, and cleanroom environments to ensure environmental stability and system reliability.
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
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
BAS troubleshooting, HVAC controls, BACnet/Modbus networking, GMP/GxP compliance, CMMS usage, alarm response, preventive maintenance, system calibration, change management, root-cause analysis
Preferred skills
Associate's degree in engineering/controls, Niagara N4/Metasys/Siemens/Honeywell platform experience, CCST/ISA certifications, Desigo experience, OT cybersecurity basics, commissioning/validation lifecycle knowledge
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 like sensors, actuators, valves, VAVs, AHUs, and controllers; Support configuration, sequence verification, and system tuning; Assist with preventive maintenance, calibrations, and repairs; Maintain accurate documentation in CMMS for work orders and activities; Support compliance with GMP/GxP including ALCOA+ data integrity; Follow formal change processes for logic and hardware modifications; Partner with engineering and operations on investigations and root-cause analysis; Provide control-room support for equipment startup/shutdown and performance reviews; Support commissioning, qualification, and validation activities (FAT/SAT, IQ/OQ); Review trends to identify inefficiencies or equipment degradation; Support energy-management initiatives
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC