Full Description

Building Automation / Facilities Controls Technician (Siemens BAS – PPCL)

Location

Abbott Park, IL

On-site: 5 days per week (standard business hours)

Engagement Type

Contract Long-term engagement

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Building Automation / Facilities Controls Technician to support critical facility, utility, and HVAC systems in a highly regulated manufacturing environment. This role is focused exclusively on Siemens Building Automation Systems (BAS) and PPCL programming and is not a PLC programming position.

The site utilizes Siemens PXC BACnet controllers programmed in PPCL (Powers Process Control Language) to control HVAC, utilities, and facility systems that directly support manufacturing operations. Candidates must have hands-on Siemens BAS experience, including PPCL coding, troubleshooting, and system maintenance.

The primary objective of this role is to maximize facility and system reliability, prevent production interruptions, and continuously improve building and utility control systems.

Key Responsibilities

Work independently under the guidance of a supervisor or technical lead to support facility automation and controls systems

Perform daily monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Siemens BAS-controlled systems

Write, modify, and troubleshoot PPCL code for Siemens PXC controllers

Support HVAC, utility, and facility systems including air handlers, chillers, and related infrastructure

Identify control system issues and implement corrective actions to prevent production downtime

Assist operations and engineering teams in troubleshooting system issues and assessing potential impacts to production

Participate in the design, improvement, and optimization of facility and control systems

Support start-up of new systems and troubleshooting of existing facilities and equipment

Maintain system documentation, monitoring logs, Best Operating Practices (BOPs), and training materials for regulatory compliance

Recommend improvements related to system design, installation, start-up, and long-term maintenance strategies

Exchange technical information with engineers, project teams, management, contractors, and outside consultants

Ensure compliance with applicable safety, regulatory, and company policies and procedures

Required Qualifications

Hands-on experience with Siemens Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Strong PPCL coding experience (writing, modifying, and troubleshooting)

Experience working with Siemens PXC BACnet controllers

Experience with BAS platforms including

Siemens Apogee Insight

Siemens Desigo

Strong knowledge of HVAC systems and facility controls (air handlers, chillers, utilities, etc.)

Solid understanding of HVAC sequences of operation

Minimum 5 years of relevant technical experience supporting facility or building automation systems

High School Diploma or GED required

Technical school certification or completion strongly preferred

Working knowledge of basic regulatory requirements in a manufacturing or regulated environment

Important Notes (Must Read)

This is a Building Automation / Facilities Controls role — NOT a PLC role

PLC programming experience alone will not translate to this position

PPCL is a proprietary Siemens BAS language used exclusively with Siemens PXC controllers

The site does not use PLCs for Siemens controls

Manufacturing systems depend on BAS-controlled facilities and utilities, requiring high reliability and attention to detail