Building Automation Systems Mechanic I

About the role

Amentum is hiring an Industrial Building Systems Operator (BSO) for its client site in Pearl River, NY. The role covers operating, monitoring and controlling the Building Automation System and providing an intermediate level of troubleshooting, with preventive and corrective maintenance of mechanical and HVAC equipment in a pharmaceutical environment. Typical shifts are 12 hours, Saturday through Friday, on a rotating 3-on-2-off cycle.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor Building Management Systems (BMS/BAS) for alarms and abnormal trends, and respond to alarm conditions with basic troubleshooting and remediation.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and actions such as lubrication, cleaning and filter changes.
• Document room environmental deviations, root causes and corrective actions in event reports, and record daily operations and alarms in logbooks.
• Carry out routine building rounds, keep mechanical rooms clean and organized, and act as first point of contact for contractors issuing safety work permits.
• Coordinate with security on fire panel alarms, respond to customer work orders, and recommend improvements to maintenance methods.
• Follow safety procedures such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tagout, wear PPE, and cover shifts when needed.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent; 0-1 years of experience as a Building System Operator or HVAC maintenance mechanic in an industrial setting, or equivalent education and experience.
• US citizenship or permanent residency is required for facility credentials; no sponsorship for work authorization is offered.
• Ability to pass a tuberculosis test and a medical evaluation for respirator use, obtain a security badge and a driver's license, and undergo a background investigation and drug screening.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders and scaffolding, and work at an accelerated pace in emergencies.

Required skills

• Preferred: troubleshooting BAS/BMS systems and controls (Honeywell, Siemens, Edstrom), and diagnosing HVAC equipment and utilities.
• Preferred: experience with fire protection systems, water systems in pharmaceutical applications, and cGMP requirements.
• Preferred: experience with electrical, mechanical, plumbing and pneumatic systems.

What we offer

• Pay of $28-$35 per hour, depending on education, experience and skills.
• Medical and dental insurance, paid short-term disability and EAP.
• Paid vacation increasing from two weeks in year 1 to five weeks after year 10, eight fixed holidays and two flexible ones.
• 401K with employer matching up to 6%, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave and other voluntary benefits.