BAS Technician

Job Family :

Capital Projects & Infrastructure Consulting

Travel Required :

None

Clearance Required :

Active Top Secret (TS)

What You Will Do :

The Building Automation Support technical 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 "TOP SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance.

• Associates 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 :

• 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