Facility Automation Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

As a 100% Employee-Owned company, Robert E. Mason & Associates, Inc. believes our Associates are the foundation of both our customers' and our success. Our strong company culture, and belief in continued investment in our Associates, has helped us realize long Associate tenures, as well as long lasting relationships with our customers. Under the Robert E. Mason & Associates, Inc . umbrella there are two divisions: R.E. Mason and Apperture Solutions .

Apperture Solutions is a technology independent, professional consulting, and implementation services firm. Apperture Solutions offers Data Enablement, Production Optimization, Operations Management, and Other Value-Added Services. Apperture Solutions partners with other providers to offer our customers the technologies and solutions that fit their needs.

What Apperture Solutions Offers Associates:

Apperture Solutions is a 100% employee-owned company that offers a comprehensive, industry leading benefits package to all eligible Associates:

• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Retirement plan, including a Safe Harbor contribution
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous paid leave options that include vacation time, sick leave, personal leave time, R.E. Mason Way Half Day, paid Jury Duty, and paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid company holidays
• Career Development Program
• Retirement and Financial Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Alternative/Hybrid Work Schedules

General Description

We are looking for a talented and dedicated Senior Automation Engineer to join our Facility Automation Services Team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building management systems and other facility automation systems (including access control systems, video surveillance systems, and other complimentary solutions), excellent problem-solving skills, project management experience, and the ability to work effectively as a lead in a team environment.

This role involves planning and overseeing the design, configuration, and commissioning of facility automation systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

The role also provides site engineering support to customers. Typically, this includes maintaining and updating existing configuration, implementing small scale expansion projects and assisting with process optimization projects.

Specific Responsibilities

• Design, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain various building management and facility automation systems.
• Plan architectures for interfaces between various building management systems and with other systems, including SCADA solutions, local Historians and 3rd party systems.
• Develop test plans and strategies for commissioning of facility automation systems either at vendor facilities or at the customer's site during installation, and lead an automation commissioning team.
• Advise customers on technology selection, project execution strategy, and technical problems.
• Develop project budget and schedules, integrating with engineering partner and client project management teams.
• Provide technical support and guidance to other team members and clients as needed.
• Lead a team of facility automation engineers, overseeing and reviewing their work as the client's primary point of contact.
• Plan and develop system documentation deliverables, including functional requirements specifications and detailed design specifications for a variety of applications.
• Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs).
• Support start-up and commissioning activities at customer sites.

Required Competencies

• US Citizenship required
• Experience with Siemens Apogee / Desigo platforms, Schneider EcoStruxure (EBO), Johnson Controls MetaSys, Honeywell Niagara BMS framework, or other relevant BMS platforms.
• Advanced knowledge of HVAC controls, utility controls, and environmental monitoring.
• A self-starter acting as the working lead of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and clients, both orally and in writing.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Willingness to travel as needed to support project requirements in – approximately 50%.
• This is a hybrid role requiring three days per week in the office and two days working from home .

Required Education and Experience

• Relevant Associates Degree or B.S. in CHE, EE, ME, Comp. Eng, Systems Eng., Comp. Sci., or other related disciplines
• 8-15 years of relevant experience
• MS Office Experience

Preferred Experience/Competencies

• Experience with building access control systems, video surveillance systems, energy management systems, and lighting control systems
• Windows and network troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of applicable industry standards such as ISA and IEC.
• Experience working in regulated industries, with pharmaceuticals industry experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with computer systems validation

Physical Requirements

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Kneeling
• Reaching Overhead
• Climbing
• Pushing and Pulling
• Lifting - 20 pounds
• Using a Computer
• Using a Telephone
• Driving

Apperture Solutions is a federal contractor and, as such, is required to solicit the disability status and protected veteran status of candidates. Thus, you are required to answer self-identification questions as part of your application process. These questions are part of Apperture Solution's Affirmative Action Plan and the completion of these questions will not have any effect on any consideration of your application materials.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) , if you have a disability and need to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Apperture Solutions, please call our office at (704) 375-4465.

This is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of any required pre-employment and, if applicable, ongoing drug testing, including testing mandated by customer site access requirements.