Building Automation Specialist (BAS) (ON-SITE - Arlington VA)

Who is Chinook?

Founded in 2002, Chinook Systems, Inc. is an inter-disciplinary commissioning, cybersecurity, engineering, design/build and maintenance and services firm committed to delivering lifecycle facility solutions. With a focus on mission critical infrastructure, we perform on both new construction and existing building projects. Chinook has strong technology capabilities including 2D design and 3D modeling, construction management, and computerized maintenance management (CMMS). We have cybersecure proprietary commissioning technology, Quicx that holds an Authority to Operate (ATO).

This position is located ON-SITE with our customer in Arlington, VA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver quality via Commissioning/Emulation, Testing, and Simulation, as well as direct oversight and inspection of systems design, installation, and programming.
• Be the go-to person on-site to operate and maintain the BAS system for the client.
• Maintain and improve client relationships with all engineering disciplines and identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Ensure Building Automation systems are optimized and ready to meet the mission of controlling and monitoring all the points without alarms and overrides.
• Update programming on graphics displays, and other cool human interactions on control systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a High School Diploma and at least 2 years of experience with BACnet, LON, MODBUS or other related HVAC or industrial automation, programming, or installation experience may be substituted based on your skillset.
• Requires at least 2 years of experience with field installation, maintenance or programming BAS such as Metasys™, DisTech™, Niagara™, or similar building automation system.
• Must have knowledge of Automation Networks such as BACnet, LON, MODBUS, and others and specifically Industrial/Automation IP networking. This role requires that you know how to get a laptop plugged into and connected to the right controller.
• Requires proficiency in configuring, maintaining and calibrating Building Automation technology components, and connectivity.

Citizenship/Clearance Requirements:

• Applicants for employment must be U.S. Citizens and must be able to obtain and maintain up to a Top Secret clearance due to our customer requirements and the nature of the work that we do.

Preferred Qualifications:

• OSHA 30 hour certificate.
• Experience with HMI’s.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or another related discipline or a 2-year associates degree in BAS, HVAC Controls, or HVAC engineering technologies.

Physical Considerations:

• Must be able to walk construction sites with uneven surfaces, carry up to 25 lbs., climb stairs and ladders, and work both indoors and outdoors in severe weather conditions, and in dust generating environments.
• Must be able to crawl to get to wherever a problem is so that you can see it for yourself.
• Applicants must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Chinook Systems Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against anyone because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, or sexual orientation.

Chinook is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.