BAS Technician

Job Family :

Capital Projects & Infrastructure

Travel Required : Up to 10%

Clearance Required :

Ability to Obtain Top Secret (TS)

What You Will Do :

The Building Automation Support technician with act as the System owner of the client's Building Automation Systems (BAS) with a focus on to saving energy, improving occupant comfort in the workplace, and providing a cleaner environment through air pollution reduction. Overseeing of these systems require a high knowledge of the complex computer system that integrates the facilities and have become a design standard for all newly constructed as well as renovated facilities. This position requires 4 primary pillars of functional support to the client :

Project Development and Planning :

Responsible for collecting technical data for developing energy project documentation.

Modifies and evaluates system hardware design configurations, recommends electronic components and protocols based on empirical knowledge and hands-on experience with these systems.

Technical Consultant :

Provides technical support at various construction sites for new or expanded Energy Management Systems (EMS).

Serves as an expert technical consultant to the Energy Manager / Facilities Manager.

Determines if hardware and software components of systems are in compliance with current specifications and advises Energy Manager.

Determines if commissioning procedures and performance verification plans are complete and accurate.

Participates in the performance verification of systems during the commissioning process using test and measurement instruments as well as computers specific to the system being commissioned.

Operational Support :

Assists with alarm handling of Energy Management Systems, provides onsite interrogation of complex controls.

Collects trend data from EMS to resolve disputes arising over operational deficiencies.

Provides technical guidance for efficient performance of the EMS. Performs periodic tests and inspections to ensure energy goals are met avoiding costly expenditures in utilities.

Performs application software modifications required to accommodate changes in operational needs and upgrades software programs as the technology changes, as requested by Energy Manager.

This includes Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system sequence of operations, graphic display changes, and time of day scheduling on a wide variety of complex systems where extensive HVAC knowledge and prior hands-on practical experience are required.

Construction Support :

Assists with construction projects by assuring that the construction contractor is conducting quality control operations to produce work in conformance with plans and specifications.

Reviews construction administration correspondence and reports on construction status and progress relative to construction of the project.

Reviews shop drawings; prepares responses to contractor inquiries (such as RFI's) and provides support to Energy Manager regarding work related to contract modifications. Maintains a daily and / or weekly record on items of work inspected.

What You Will Need :

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance.o Once onboard with Guidehouse, new hire MUST be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "TOP SECRET" security clearance.

Associates degree with focus on technical, engineering or facility maintenance areas; FOUR (4) years of additional experience in construction, facilities, HVAC, operational support or engineering in lieu if degree

FIVE (5) or more years of experience in construction, facilities, HVAC, operational support or engineering.

Experience reviewing engineering design plans and working directly from shop drawings.

Experience working with a client facing organization, providing technical advice and direction to a client.

What Would Be Nice To Have :

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance.

Working knowledge of the system models for a building automation system.

Strong knowledge of HVAC sequence of operations.

Experience as a Facility Manager, highly desired.

Critical Facility Management.

AutoCAD.

Managed in a 24 / 7 environment.

Certified Energy Management Professional (CEM).

What We Offer :

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include :

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Basic Life & Supplemental Life

Health Savings Account, Dental / Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Student Loan PayDown

Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

Skills Development & Certifications

Employee Referral Program

Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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