Building Automation Systems Mechanic (BSO)

About the role

Amentum is hiring an Industrial Building Systems Operator (BSO) for its client site in Pearl River, NY. The BSO operates, monitors and controls the Building Automation System and provides an intermediate level of troubleshooting expertise, while delivering preventive and corrective maintenance on the facility's mechanical and HVAC equipment in a pharmaceutical environment.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor Building Management Systems (BMS/BAS) for alarms and abnormal trends, and troubleshoot and remedy alarm conditions
• 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 and keep mechanical rooms clean and organized
• Act as first point of contact for outside contractors to issue safety work permits, coordinate with security on fire panel alarms, and respond to customer work orders
• Follow safety guidelines 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)
• Preferred: HVAC, fire protection, water systems, cGMP, and 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 vacation and 8 fixed plus 2 flexible holidays
• 401K with employer matching up to 6%, tuition reimbursement and paid parental leave
• Additional voluntary benefits such as supplemental health insurance, identity protection, legal plan, commuter benefits and stock purchase plan