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The Work:

As a Senior Building Automation System (BAS) Specialist, you will act as an Owner's Representative to our DoD customer. In this role you will review the work of other BAS contractors providing QA/QC support, while also providing BAS expertise and opinions to the customer directly. This is a client facing role that requires significant client interaction and the coordination and management of both internal and external resources to deliver on deadlines as well as project and financial expectations.

In this role you will work a Hybrid schedule, working both from home as well as from our Arlington, VA HQ office. This position will also involve up to 50% travel to primarily local client sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver quality work 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 for the operation and maintenance of 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.
• Audit programming on graphical displays and other computer based interfaces for control systems.
• Demonstrate your strong leadership skills across all areas of responsibility, sowing an environment that supports high level achievement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree and at least 4 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. A High School Diploma and 9 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Requires at least 4 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 appropriate controllers.
• Requires proficiency in configuring, maintaining and calibrating Building Automation technology components, and connectivity.

Citizenship/Clearance Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and 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:

• An Active Secret or higher Security Clearance.
• 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.
• Tridium Niagara 4 or other relevant BAS certification.
• Active or ability to obtain a Low voltage electrical license.

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, in confined spaces, and in dust generating environments.
• Must be able to maintain spatial awareness and comply with safety standards while working near mechanical and electrical building equipment and systems.
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.

Annual Salary, Dependent Upon Qualifications and Experience: $100,000 - $120,000

Who is Chinook?

Chinook Systems, Inc. is a leader in delivering lifecycle energy security solutions to mission critical government and commercial facility Owners. We specialize in the engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations of intelligent, cyber secure, code compliant, and energy efficient building systems. Our solutions save millions of dollars in utility costs, reduce harmful emissions to the environment, and mitigate cyberattacks on facilities. Chinook provides motivated employees with the opportunity to advance in a fastgrowing, innovative, entrepreneurial, and collaborative work environment.

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.