
Building Automation Service Specialist
- Louisville, KY
- $55,160-111,360 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Execute digitalization and standard service operations strategies
- Work with multiple internal service team members including Service Sales, Client Service Managers, Service Coordinators, and RAM Digital Service Center personnel
- Follow safety requirements as outlined by Siemens and customers
- Successfully complete assigned training as outlined in the training path
- Follow mandatory policies, procedures, and standards
- Develop relationships at all levels within the customer's organization and exhibit strong customer service skills
- Identify customer needs and make prioritized recommendations for service agreement adds, upgrades, and escalations
- May coordinate with contractors on job sites and maintains tools and test equipment
- Respond to service calls (emergency and on-site) as assigned. Perform repairs as directed on all automation system types and complete service ticket documentation per the policy
- Follow and maintain preventive maintenance schedules and maintain complete and accurate documentation of services performed and generate reports within Siemens tools
- Provide instructions to customer personnel regarding proper system operations and assist with training
- Identify and report system discrepancies, suggest system upgrade opportunities, and may assist in pricing of repairs and upgrades to existing agreement
- Perform system checkout and startup on projects, participate in job site final walk and/or final completion for systems-to-service turnover on assigned jobs
- Lead and mentor other Service Technicians and identify quote deficiency repairs
- Develop strong working relationships with internal and external customers, identify needs, and resolve issues, and use Siemens technology and devices
- Work overtime when needed (Compressed schedule performance can be a factor and will require extended hours to meet commitments)
- Work rotational On-Call and/or Minimal Overnight Travel
- Have the ability to work remotely, manage time effectively and meet established deadlines and to work in a team environment providing dedicated support to our customers
- Electro-mechanical experience (either in a previous role or through education) and user PC/software skill
- Demonstrated experience performing preventive maintenance and diagnostics of automation systems
- Senior: 3+ years experience
- Lead: 5+ years experience
- Demonstrated on-the-job experience with:
- Open protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, and TCP/IP Ethernet and networking
- Engineering concepts, programming, job start-up and checkout, and troubleshooting
- Ability and willingness to work in a variety of circumstances, including climbing ladders, scaffolds, and high lift equipment, working in ducts, crawl spaces, roofs, basements, above ceilings, and in various conditions
- Must be able to use hand tools, laptop, email, smartphone, and tablet as well as carrying and moving equipment and tools weighing up to 75 pounds unassisted
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
- Must be able and willing to work overtime as needed
- Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license with limited violations
- Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship
- High school diploma or state-recognized GED
- Specialized skill training/certification
- Experience installing and servicing electronic control or HVAC equipment; 1+ years
- Demonstrated use of building automation systems, PLCs, HVAC, electrical concepts, and building operations
- Engineering and programming (PLC or BMS) background
- Our variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here:
- The pay range for this position is $55,160 - $111,360. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.