Automation Specialist
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 6953713
Date Posted: 7/1/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Atlanta, Georgia
Salary: $59,999 - $90,000
Description
Go to end ⇓Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on Building Automation Systems (BAS)
- Troubleshoot digital control systems at existing customer facilities
- Verify system databases, programming, and sequences of operation
- Configure PC workstations, user interfaces, and network communications
- Perform system backups and establish automated backup procedures
- Troubleshoot network communications and BAS protocols
- Conduct operational testing, final inspections, and customer acceptance testing
- Train customers on system operation and functionality
- Maintain accurate documentation, reports, and as-built drawings
- Submit time and expense reports accurately
- Participate in rotational on-call support and occasional overtime
- Follow all company and OSHA safety procedures
Must-Have Skills & Experience
- Minimum 2 years of Building Automation Systems (BAS) experience
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting background
- Experience integrating low-voltage building automation systems
- Experience with BAS communication protocols including:
- BACnet
- LON
- Modbus
- N2
- Ability to read and interpret:
- Mechanical drawings
- Electrical drawings
- Construction documents
- Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Ability to work independently in the field
Ideal Backgrounds
- Building Automation Technician
- Controls Technician
- BAS Service Technician
- HVAC Controls Technician
- Energy Management Systems Technician
- Industrial Controls Technician
- Instrumentation Technician
- Commissioning Technician
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