BAS Operator

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What this job involves:

As a Building Automation System (BAS) Operator you'll serve as the central nervous system for mission-critical facility monitoring and control. In this specialized role, you'll operate advanced BMS software platforms, continuously monitoring and tracking equipment operation to ensure optimal performance of electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems. You'll work closely with engineers and managers to deliver continued support for building services, ensuring minimum downtime and increased efficiency through proactive monitoring and rapid response.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Provide onsite support as a  BAS operator, continuously monitoring the BMS software and maintaining responsibility for real-time monitoring and tracking of all critical equipment operations across the facility
• Work closely with engineers and managers to deliver continued support for building services, ensuring minimum downtime, increased efficiency, and immediate escalation of abnormal conditions or alarms
• Support fault diagnosis and rectification on the whole range of BMS equipment including HVAC controls, electrical distribution monitoring, fire alarm integration, and environmental management systems
• Identify potential system software and hardware issues that may lead to unnecessary failure of services, proactively addressing concerns to minimize risk, disruption, and inconvenience to building users and critical operations
• Be adept at fault finding on building services plant equipment and systems, clearly describe and communicate situations that require remedial actions by technicians or engineers, and coordinate appropriate responses
• Keep abreast of technical developments particularly associated with new technology in building engineering services, building management systems, and all aspects of mechanical and electrical disciplines
• Ensure documentation is completed accurately and on time including shift logs, alarm logs, incident reports, and trend analysis, providing information as requested for risk registers, condition surveys, and maintenance databases

Required Qualifications:

• Technical diploma, certification, or 4 years in trades or equivalent technical experience in building automation, controls, or facilities management
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in BMS operations, building automation systems, or SCADA monitoring in commercial, industrial, or data center environments
• Demonstrated proficiency operating BMS platforms such as Schneider Electric (Andover/Tridium), Johnson Controls Metasys, Honeywell, Siemens, or similar enterprise building management systems
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively through both oral communication and written reports
• Strong attention to detail with ability to monitor multiple systems simultaneously, recognize abnormal patterns, and respond appropriately to alarms and alerts
• Ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays in a 24/7 operational environment
• Basic understanding of HVAC systems, electrical monitoring, and mechanical equipment operations to effectively interpret BMS data and trends

Preferred Qualifications:

• HVAC and electrical engineering training or coursework with understanding of psychrometrics, control theory, and electrical power monitoring
• Basic knowledge and exposure to HVAC systems, mechanical equipment, electrical distribution, and fire alarm systems with ability to correlate BMS data with physical equipment performance
• Proficiency in basic computer applications and software including MS Office, database management, and trending/reporting tools for data analysis
• Eye for detail in all aspects of facility monitoring with proven track record of identifying issues before they escalate to critical failures
• Experience with Critical Environment Management procedures and best practices for data center or mission-critical facility operations
• Relevant industry certifications such as Building Operator Certification (BOC), Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST), or vendor-specific BMS certifications

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