Building Automation Systems (BAS) / HVAC / Utilities Technician

States considered:

Role Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Building Automation Systems (BAS) / HVAC / Utilities Technician is responsible for operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing building management systems (BMS), HVAC equipment, and facility utility infrastructure to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable performance supporting production, packaging, occupant comfort, and compliance requirements.  Under minimal supervision, the technician supports the maintenance program and utilities operations by coordinating and performing predictive/preventive maintenance; diagnosing system and instrument issues; ordering parts; completing repairs on HVAC, utilities, and related electrical/mechanical equipment; and planning, scheduling, and documenting work across production, packaging, and facility infrastructure areas as needed.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to:

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

• Monitor and maintain building automation and control systems (Schneider Electric Building Operation or similar).
• Troubleshoot BMS communication issues, sensors, controllers, valves, actuators, VFDs and network components.
• Support modifications to control logic, setpoints, and schedules to optimize system performance.
• Support integration of new equipment into existing BMS infrastructure.
• Troubleshooting of control sequence problems.
• Installation of BMS controllers, transducers, VFD’s, actuators and temperature sensors.
• Communication protocols such as Ethernet, BACnet and RS-485.
• UltiVist and Niagara BMS software packages.

HVAC Systems

• Maintain and repair HVAC systems including air handlers, chillers, boilers, rooftop units, heat exchangers, and exhaust systems.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance such as filter changes, belt replacements, lubrication, and system inspections.
• Ensure proper operation of heating, cooling, and ventilation systems for comfort and process requirements.
• Balance air and water systems as needed.
• General maintenance and repair.
• Air-balancing and differential pressure schemes.
• Ductwork layout and control damper motor installation.
• Synchronous belt installation and maintenance.

Utility Systems

• Operate and maintain utilities such as compressed air systems, steam systems, chilled water, hot water.
• Monitor system performance, pressures, temperatures, and flow rates.
• Troubleshoot and repair utility distribution issues.
• Support energy efficiency initiatives and system optimization.

General Maintenance & Compliance

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance per schedules.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and logs (CMMS systems preferred).
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, environmental regulations, and company policies.
• Participate in audits and inspections as required.
• Support emergency response and on-call duties.

Customer Services:

• Ensure the continuous operation of the equipment/system (such as BMS, Security System etc.) to comply with applicable regulations, and improve efficiency, focusing on productivity while minimizing downtime.

Regulatory Compliance & Recordkeeping: 

• Comply with all the applicable regulations such as cGMP, OSHA, EPA, approved procedures, and Quality and EHS Corporate Standards.
• Complete routine operational data gathering in established checklists and forms. Document preventive and corrective maintenance activities as per applicable procedures.

Fire Protection Systems

• Fire panel operation and programming.
• Installation of duct smoke detector, heat detectors and horn and strobes.
• Troubleshooting of fire alarm problems.

Security and Door Control Systems

• Installation of card key security readers and controls.
• Automatic door opener installation and repair.
• Clean room door control installation and repair.
• Troubleshooting of all door control systems.

Electrical

• High voltage experience – 480 VAC 3 phase.
• Low voltage experience – 24 VAC Control system.
• Utility systems – Chillers, compressors, boilers etc.
• Troubleshooting all electrical circuits.

Energy Conservation          

• Lighting
• Air-handler controls and operation.
• Boiler operations and associated equipment.
• Chiller, cooling tower operations and associated equipment.
• Works with team leader to determine scope and approach for work orders and identify resources needed to complete work orders.
• Works with team leader to assemble drawings, documentation, permits, and other paperwork for each work order.
• Works with team leader to evaluate change control requirements.
• Works with team leader to monitor planned backlog to ensure required completion dates will be met.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required

• High school diploma or GED (technical certification or associate degree preferred).
• 3–7+ years of experience in HVAC, building automation, or industrial utilities.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, electrical controls, and mechanical systems.
• Experience with BAS platforms and troubleshooting controls systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and P&IDs.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting (e.g., multimeter use, voltage checks).
• Proficient in English, both oral and written, with sound technical writing skills.

Preferred

• HVAC certification.
• Experience with PLCs or industrial control systems.
• Experience in manufacturing, healthcare, or large commercial facilities.
• Knowledge of energy management systems and sustainability practices.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Attention to detail and safety awareness.
• Computer proficiency (CMMS, BMS software, MS Office, MS Excel).

PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to walk, sit, or stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to reach above shoulder level, bend/stoop, kneel, push/pull, and handle/grip frequently.
• Must be comfortable working in varying temperatures.
• Must be able to work scheduled 40 hours with the ability to work overtime as needed.
• Frequent lifting and carrying of 5 to 30 lbs.
• Regular reaching, bending, stooping, and twisting.
• Repetitive motion and substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Exposed to variant shifts and extended hours.
• Subject to stressful environment.

Full timeRegularColleague

Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Zoetis employees, or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis property. Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.

Notice: Zoetis Recruiters will contact candidates via email from an address ending in @zoetis.com and may also initially connect with candidates through LinkedIn, including LinkedIn InMail. Zoetis does not use Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, or other web-based/generic email domains to communicate about job opportunities, interviews, or offers of employment. If you receive a recruitment-related email message claiming to be from Zoetis that does not come from @zoetis.com, please treat it as suspicious. For your security, do not reply, click links, open attachments, share personal or financial information, or send money in response to unexpected or questionable recruitment communications.

Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at zoetiscolleagueservices@zoetis.com to request an accommodation. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at www.Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of “@zoetis.com”. In addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.