BUILDING AUTOMATION CENTER OPERATIONS

Company Confidential Location:

Rahway, NJ 07065

Job Type:

Employee, Contract Job Status:

Full Time Shift:

2nd Shift, 3rd Shift, Weekends, Holidays Job Description Building Automation Center Operator for a NJ based consulting company working in a major corporation located in Rahway NJ. This position will work as part of a team to cover 24 hour 7 days per week (including holidays) shifts manning a site wide automation center. As part of the team, you must be able to work and cover shifts when required. Employees are expected to work as part of a team to ensure continuous coverage of the Building Automation Center.

Occasional or infrequent shift changes may be required based on operational needs. Overtime may be required, including during shutdowns, startups, emergencies, staffing shortages, or other operational events. Employees must be willing to cover shifts when necessary to maintain 24/7 system coverage. Schedule flexibility and teamwork are essential to the successful operation of the Automation Center. Services require responding to alarms, running reports for clients and helping our client troubleshoot issues that occur throughout the facility. This position requires good communication and customer service skills. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and have been a consulting and services company for over 30 years. Essential Responsibilities Monitor the site-wide Building Automation System (BAS), HVAC systems, facility utilities, equipment, alarms, and environmental conditions from the Building Automation Center. Respond appropriately to BAS and equipment alarms in accordance with established procedures. Contact clients and appropriate site personnel when equipment alarms or significant operating conditions occur. Provide professional customer service and clear communication when responding to client requests, alarms, and facility issues.

Identify, document, and report BAS anomalies, deficiencies, and abnormal operating conditions to the BAS team. Identify recurring and nuisance alarms and report them through corrective work orders and/or directly to the BAS team for investigation and resolution. Assist clients and site personnel with troubleshooting facility and equipment issues.

Run system reports and other operational reports for clients and management as required. Support facility shutdowns and startups, including monitoring system conditions and communicating equipment status. Initiate, document, and follow up on corrective actions and work requests through the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Monitor corrective work orders and follow up as necessary to help ensure issues are appropriately addressed. Log equipment placed out of service in the electronic E-log tracker and maintain accurate equipment status information. Maintain the control room logbook by recording all significant changes, events, alarms, equipment conditions, and operational activities. Conduct scheduled and unscheduled virtual facility tours to monitor building conditions, equipment status, and operational activities. Monitor HVAC and facility utility systems to help maintain required operating and environmental conditions. Recognize abnormal operating conditions and promptly escalate issues to the appropriate BAS, Facilities, Maintenance, Engineering, or client personnel. Coordinate with Maintenance, Facilities, Engineering, BAS, Manufacturing, Quality, and other site teams as necessary. Operate computerized BAS front-end software and other facility monitoring and reporting systems. Maintain accurate and complete documentation in accordance with company procedures, SOPs, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), GMP requirements, and applicable pharmaceutical regulations. Support facility emergencies, plant events, shutdowns, startups, and other activities requiring continuous control room monitoring. Perform other duties related to Building Automation Center and facility operations as assigned. We offer a commensurate wage and complete benefits package including: Paid Holidays Paid Vacation Medical/ Dental plan / Vision Plan SEP IRA plan with company match

Requirements:

Engineering degree, Associates degree and / or equivalent technical experience in facility operations systems and/or process control is required. Knowledge of regulated environments such as GMP's is a plus. Knowledge of facility utilities such as HVAC, electrical and control systems is extremely helpful. Strong computer skills are needed in this environment. Strong knowledge in business applications software such as Word and Excel is required. Excellent communication skills, in English, are a must. Other language proficiency is a plus. Experience with and/or familiarity with BAS front-end software, including Honeywell, Siemens, and/or Schneider Electric platforms is needed. Valid drivers license is needed. On the Job Training will be provided.

Job Types:

Contract, Full-time Pay:

$34.00 - $39.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 - 48.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): What is your willingness to cover shifts as needed and work as a team to ensure coverage of the Automation system is 24 hours a day, 7 days per week?

Education:

Associate (Required)

Experience:

Process Control Engineering:

1 year (Required)

HVAC Process Control:

2 years (Required)

Language:

English fluently (Required)

Work Location:

In person