This position is responsible for assisting in the operation of the department. An individual in this position will be expected to perform additional job-related responsibilities and duties throughout the facility as assigned and or as necessary. In addition to the responsibilities below, the Systems Specialist performs routine technical duties in troubleshooting and repairing of components within building automation field cabinets, sensors, and related controls. They mostly work under the direct supervision of a higher-level building automation technician but may be asked to perform tasks at the capacity of a Systems Specialist II. The location of work for this position will primarily be in Northern VA.

 

Essential Functions:  An individual must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.   

Assist in troubleshooting and making necessary repairs to building-automation-system field cabinets, including communication devices, printed circuit boards, power supplies, electrical/electronic controls, sensors, and transducers. Assist in safely performing point-to-point checkout of end devices, e.g., use multimeter to check continuity and/or resistance of sensors, verifying sensors with calibrated meters, breaking connection at end devices to verify IO channel assignments, verifying valve stroke and fail positions, etc. Assist in bringing control networks online Communicate technical issues to senior level technicians. Assist in maintaining field markups and perform warranty related service calls. Assist with maintaining regular system backups during project.  Assist more senior level technicians in the startup of systems and equipment. Report to work on time and ready to perform assigned tasks. Maintain company tools, test equipment, and material. Create daily reports and submit to Albireo project team and supervisor. Stay busy and look for opportunities to advance project completion. Support a culture based on open/honest dialogue and involvement with all team members that demonstrates the value of their input and engagement in improving performance. Support a culture of high performance and accountability in employee and site safety as well as other aspects of the business.