System Specialist (Field Technician, Building Automation Systems) – Southwestern Ontario

Technology driven, problem solvers

Customers around the world trust in our products. Our service technicians and engineers significantly contribute to that. You are the first on the scene to solve any technical problem. You are a trusted adviser, team player, and make things possible. “Unsolvable” is a foreign term, and you go the distance. Your focus on the customers’ needs makes you an invaluable partner. When you join our team, the possibilities are endless. 

What will you do?

As System Specialist, you will perform project start-up, checkout and troubleshooting tasks for systems installed jobs. This position has the responsibility of providing guidance to contractors and direction to subcontractors. You will act as the external liaison working with customers and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction. This is a field position typically working at commercial, industrial, and institutional construction sites/occupied facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Performs wiring checkout, system start-ups programming, utilizing commissioning tools provided
• Graphics creation database management
• Completes final critical adjustments calibration and commissioning reports on systems following installation and preliminary set up
• Works towards the project schedule and work package received from the supervisor and or project manager and maintains regular communication on the status and execution of the projects assigned
• Participates in job site final walk on assigned jobs and or final completion for systems to service turnover on assigned jobs
• Completes all job closeout documentation per PM@SBT Acceptance process policy as well as any RMA and warranty labour relief
• Conducts training and development classes for customers on site or at the branch
• Delivers technical support coaching and direction to end users and other Service Technicians as applicable
• Present a professional image of Siemens when communicating with customers at all levels; establish a good working relationship with all customers
• Ensure that all site files/shop drawings/documentation are kept up to date for each contract
• Ensure all work adheres to the company safety rules/statutory regulations/customers

Location: Supporting Southern/Southwestern (SWO) areas include Hamilton ON, St. Catherines, Niagara ON, Cambridge ON, Kitchener ON, London ON, etc.

What will you need to succeed?

• Requires three years of college or technical school (electrical, mechanical, or control engineering) or equivalent combination of education and related practical experience
• 5+ years of direct experience working with Building Automation Systems, (Candidates with less experience will also be considered).
• BAS programming
• Commissioning and start-ups
• Communication Protocols: BACnet, Modbus, TCP/IP, MSTP
• Good knowledge of building systems and relevant standards
• Proven diagnostic skills; able to systematically identify and resolve technical problems
• Self-motivated and calm under pressure
• Commercially and technically aware
• IT literate
• A valid and unrestricted G/Class 5 driver’s license is required to participate in the Siemens Fleet Program and to operate a company vehicle for travel to customer sites within assigned region(s).
• Assets: Knowledge of building mechanical systems; and understanding of the Building Code as it pertains to automation; specific technical knowledge of Siemens building automation systems.

Why you’ll love working for Siemens!

• Freedom and a healthy work- life balance– Embrace our flexible work environment with flex hours, telecommuting and digital workspaces.
• Solve the world’s most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
• Engaging, challenging, and fast evolving, cutting edge technological environment.
• Opportunities to advance your career and mentorship programs on a local and global scale.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Profit sharing available.
• Rewarding vacation entitlement with the opportunity to buy and sell your vacation depending on your lifestyle.
• Contribute to our social responsibility initiatives focused on access to education, access to technology and sustaining communities and make a positive impact on the community.
• Participate in our celebrations, social events and offsite business events.
• Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them!
• Employee perks and discounts.
• Diversity and inclusivity focused.

Siemens is proud to be an eight-time award winner of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers 2025 and Canada’s Top Employers for Young People 2025.

Salary is commensurate with experience, and ranges between $70,000 CAD - $85,000 CAD, excluding bonus and benefits. In addition to base salary, this role includes eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus 10% of base salary, based on Company performance metrics.

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About us.

We share our ideas and champion the people behind them.

Siemens Canada is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, mobility and healthcare. The company’s purpose to is to create technology with purpose, transforming the everyday, for everyone, since 1912. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers its customers to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformations, making factories more efficient, cities more liveable, and transportation more sustainable. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology provider pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. In fiscal 2024, which ended September 30, 2024, Siemens Canada had revenues of approx. $2.2 billion CAD. The company has approximately 4,400 employees from coast-to-coast and 37 office and production facilities across Canada.

To learn more about Siemens Canada, visit our website at www.siemens.ca

While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.