Building Automation System Technician (OCONUS)

Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and services integrators in the defense and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership, and trusted results to enable national security missions worldwide.

*** This position is contingent upon contract award ***

SOSi is seeking a Building Automation System (BAS) Technician to join our team supporting our government customer in Caracas, Venezuela. The BAS Technician will be qualified in BAS systems for the BEC and also operate and maintain the BAS and Power Monitoring System (PMS) in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and with the installation and operating parameters within the facilities.

Essential Job Duties:

• Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
• Comply with all Environmental & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals. Provide information and materials to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation.
• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of BAS and PMS.
• Acts as the Contractor’s representative ensuring that all BAS and PMS task order requirements are met.  Responsible for allocating and managing staff resources according to changing needs.
• Identify problem areas and respond to mission requirements to perform task order requirements.
• Plan and manage projects.
• Control resources; monitor staff proficiency and qualifications; monitor the locations and activities of assets; and coordinate the flow of information to and from O&M staff and USG representatives.
• Resolve all BAS and PMS related issues.

• Active Secret Government Security Clearance.
• Five (5) years’ experience in the operation and maintenance of building automation systems, including the computer and microprocessor-controlled components that make up the systems.
• Two (2) years of which must have been spent working in direct maintenance with Siemens or Honeywell BAS systems and a minimum of three (3) years’ experience of which must have been in a large, modern commercial or USG facility, domestic or overseas.
• Must have Technical School Degree or Journeyman’s License in Direct Digital Control Systems.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of BAS and PMS operations and maintenance for a comparable facility.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage staff.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects.
• Cross-cultural sensitivity with an international perspective.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, problem solving and time management skills.
• Expert computer skills, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to become an active and functioning member of a team.
• Ability to be innovative and be an agent for change.
• Good verbal and written communication skills to direct employees, prepare reports for upper management and facilitate/disseminate information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous international experience (2 years or more)
• Work experience in harsh environmental and political conditions (2 years or more)
• Work in a developing country with limited infrastructure (2 years or more)

Work Environment:

 

• Standard working hours; may require occasional evening or weekend work.

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All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.