What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Automation Specialist position at Sharp Clinical Services?
SUMMARY:
The successful candidate will serve as Sharp’s Building Automation System (BAS) Subject Matter Expert (SME), supporting a multi-building pharmaceutical packaging facility / cGMP environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Routinely interact with, operate and monitor the BAS to ensure that Sharp’s production and storage locations remain in a state of environmental control as per procedure. Adjust temperature and (where available) humidity setpoints as necessary to maintain occupant comfort levels in all other areas.
- Actively manage all BAS alarms by promptly 1) acknowledging any BAS alarms and 2) taking action to ensure that any BAS alarms are promptly addressed by the most appropriate resources.
- Review all alarms from the off-shifts, weekends, holidays, etc. at first opportunity. Communicate any issues / concerns immediately to the Facilities Manager.
- Create templates as necessary to permit frequent, regular and on-demand trending of, and reporting on, a wide range of temperature, relative humidity and differential pressure data.
- Routinely conduct field inspections of BAS related equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Assess the need to repair or replace BAS-related equipment on an ongoing basis as part of the capital and expense budgeting processes.
- Promptly diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues with the BAS; identify and implement effective solutions which minimize disruption(s). Likewise, support Facilities Mechanics and vendor partner personnel in the troubleshooting of energy, air quality, safety and scheduling issues related to HVAC systems and the BAS.
- Routinely identify opportunities for optimization, energy savings and operational improvements within the BAS.
- Train and provide technical support to Facilities Mechanics on how to interact with, operate and monitor the BAS.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Biopharma experience in a cGMP environment preferred.
- Prior experience operating a BAS system, preferably Siemens Desigo.
- A general understanding of, and genuine interest in, BAS hardware, software and graphics. Experience with PLCs and automation equipment and controls will be considered.
- Familiar with industrial and commercial HVAC control strategies and tactics, equipment and techniques.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints and specifications.
- Computer Skills including the full MS Office Suite, one or more brands of QMS, one or more brands of CMMS, and AutoCAD.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
PREFERRED / REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Associate’s degree in electronics, automation, engineering or other related technical degree, or 2 years of industrial building automation experience, including relevant certification(s) and documented, specialized training.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is often required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and the risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and outside weather conditions. Proper PPE is always available when needed. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
DISCLAIMER:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
