BAS Technician

The BAS Technician will be based at Amentum sites in US Embassy, Caracas supporting DiPSS Venezuela BLS contract in support of the US. Department of State.. The Building Automation System (BAS) Technician shall be qualified in BAS systems for the Us Embassy, Caracas.  Must also operate and maintain the BAS and Power Monitoring System (PMS) in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and in accordance with the installation and operating parameters within the facilities.  The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

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.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

REQUIRED:

• Minimum Acceptable Experience Level:
  • 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.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.

• Licenses and Certifications:  
  • Technical School Degree or Journeyman’s License in Direct Digital Control Systems.
  • Valid driver’s license from home of record.
• Security Vetting:
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain Secret Clearance.

• Language Skills:
  • Satisfactory English proficiency to meet job requirements.

Desired

•  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)

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.
• Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
• Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job.