Building Automation Systems Supervisor

The Building Automation Systems Supervisor (BAS) position will be based at Amentum sites in US Embassy, Caracas supporting DiPSS Venezuela BLS contract in support of the US. Department of State. This position reports to the Operations Manager and will be responsible for the daily oversight of BAS staff, ensuring professional and quality services are provided to the Customer in accordance with program requirements.  The additional duties and responsibilities listed below are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive:

DUTIES:

• Monitors the Building Automation System (BAS) which controls all mechanical and electrical systems including monitoring of AHU control parameters, VAV boxes, equipment scheduling and operations, and lighting controls. 
• Checks the panel a minimum of every four hours and provides on-call service 24/7 for problems or emergencies. 
• Stays in constant communication with field staff to ensure optimum functioning of all systems.
• Maintains and repairs BAS modules, panels, and components.
• Performs quarterly calibrations and repairs on all BAS devices.
• Maintains secure BAS documentation in a neat and professional manner.
• Responsible for daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reports, including employee performance reviews and any other first line supervisor administrative duties required
• Scheduling of personnel, including shifts and rotations, to maintain acceptable levels of service at all times, including support for short-notice projects
• Assigning tasks, establishing and enforcing standards of conduct and performance in the work environment
• Inspecting and auditing in-process and completed work, to ensure work meets SOW and quality standards
• Plan, organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks under austere conditions, to perform job functions in an orderly manner
• Ability to manage required staff
• Additional tasks and special projects as assigned

REQUIRED:

• Minimum Acceptable Experience Level:
  • Must have 7 years’ experience as a BAS Technician or Journeyman HVAC Mechanic with controls experience. 
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing excellent customer services
• 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
• Cross-cultural sensitivity with an international perspective
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Expert computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to become an active and functioning member of a team
• Must have the ability to be innovative and be an agent for change
• Expert communication skills to facilitate and disseminate information

• Education: Associates degree or higher in an engineering discipline (preferred). Additional experience may be considered in lieu of college degree
• Passport, Licenses and Certifications:

• As part of pre-contingency requirements, by the time the visa process starts, candidates must possess a valid passport with a minimum of 18 months remaining to expiration date with 8 blank pages.
• Valid drivers’ 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 and to adhere and comply with safety, health, and security measures.

• Medical: Successfully complete and pass the medical and dental examinations as required by Amentum and our customer for deployment to Venezuela. Must maintain physical and dental requirements for duration of deployment.

DESIRED:

• Experience with equipment such as:  
  • Invensys I/A;
  • Siemens
  • Honeywell Series systems (AX);
  • Andover Controls
• Relevant overseas supervisory experience, preferably in the Middle East
• Prior experience doing installs and commissioning of systems.
• Experience working with PAE/Amentum and Department of State programs

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.

Pending Contract Award