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What this job involves

The Building Automation Technician provides critical support for building automation systems (BAS) throughout the portfolio with an emphasis on energy conservation. This role directly interfaces with field teams throughout the region to provide technical support, training, repairs, and guidance on BAS issues while performing quality control checks on repairs completed by internal teams and external contractors. The position involves hands-on repairs and maintenance of building systems, conducting root cause analysis, making recommendations to remedy issues, and traveling to sites to perform repairs and conduct inspections/audits to improve building operational and energy efficiency. The successful candidate will collect system trouble information from field teams, analyze technical difficulties, provide recommendations for permanent fixes, and develop more efficient control strategies and sequences. This role also supports the Regional Energy Lead in calculating energy savings from BAS modifications and identifying energy conservation opportunities throughout commercial building environments.

Your day-to-day tasks will include:

Collecting system trouble information from field teams, analyzing technical difficulties, reporting findings, and providing recommendations and improvement methods for permanent fixes to prevent recurring issues
Performing site visits to meet with field teams, gathering data to develop more efficient control strategies and sequences, providing recommended scope of work, and assisting in implementing approved system changes
Providing hands-on repairs to building automation systems and training field team members in various aspects of BAS operation, repair, and system maintenance to increase their technical capabilities
Performing thorough and detailed new system commissioning and existing system re-commissioning throughout the region to ensure optimal performance and energy efficiency
Identifying, recommending, and implementing changes to BAS throughout the region to improve energy efficiency while interfacing with the Regional Energy Lead to calculate energy savings
Diagnosing, repairing, and returning automation systems to efficient operation through phone support to field technicians, remote computer access interaction, and on-site hands-on repair work
Conducting quality control checks on BAS repairs performed by internal teams and external contractors while providing root cause analysis and economic justification for capital and expense projects

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Regular travel to site locations throughout the region to perform hands-on repairs, inspections, audits, and training with field teams
Physical ability to perform hands-on repairs and maintenance of building automation systems and associated equipment
Work environment includes office settings, mechanical rooms, rooftops, and various building locations requiring access to BAS equipment
Position requires ability to use laptop computer, smartphone devices, and various automation system manufacturer software in field and office settings
May require working in varied environmental conditions including mechanical spaces with temperature variations and equipment noise

Required Qualifications:

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in mechanical and building automation/control system programming, troubleshooting, and repair, or degree in electrical engineering with automation system experience
Extensive knowledge in programming, installing, start-up, associated equipment interdependencies, troubleshooting, and repairing commercial building automation control systems
Ability to diagnose, repair, and return automation systems to efficient operation through phone support, remote computer access, and hands-on site work
Knowledge and proficiency in operation of laptop computer, smartphone devices, MS Office applications, web-based computerized maintenance management systems, and various automation system manufacturer software
Understanding of HVAC/chiller plant energy consumption issues and ability to apply basic electrical power formulas and calculations
Ability to train and coach field teams virtually and in person to increase their ability to work with and operate building automation systems
Understanding of general energy conservation techniques and ability to identify energy conservation opportunities in commercial building environments

Preferred Qualifications:

Basic application considerations for variable speed/frequency drives for fans and pumps
Experience conducting system commissioning and re-commissioning activities
Background in developing control strategies and sequences for commercial HVAC systems
Experience with economic justification and ROI analysis for energy and BAS projects
Knowledge of multiple building automation system manufacturer platforms and software
Familiarity with web-based computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
Experience interviewing and assessing technical proficiency of candidates for building automation positions

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Estimated compensation for this position:

64,500.00 – 74,500.00 USD per year

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location:

On-site –New Albany, OH, Riverwoods, IL

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

401(k) plan with matching company contributions
Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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