Digital Building Operations Specialist

Kelso Building Services

$72K — $124K *
Ogden, UT 84404In-Person
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in HVAC, BAS, or facilities operations
  • Experience in troubleshooting mechanical and control systems
  • Familiarity with building protocols like BACnet or Modbus
  • Understanding of HVAC systems and control strategies
  • Experience with platforms like Niagara, Metasys, or Honeywell
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

  • Monitor Building Automation Systems across customer sites
  • Analyze performance data and alarms
  • Troubleshoot HVAC and facility system issues remotely
  • Support multiple BAS platforms and technologies
  • Identify operational issues to prevent equipment failures
  • Utilize AI-assisted analytics tools for diagnostics
  • Coordinate with field service technicians and manage service tickets

Benefits

  • Shift differential compensation for evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Climate-controlled office environment
  • Minimal travel requirements
  • Access to advanced technology tools
  • Collaborative team atmosphere
  • Exposure to cutting-edge smart building technologies
Full Job Description
Location: Ogden, Utah

Compensation: $35.00 - $60.00 per hour based on experience

Shift Differential: Additional compensation for evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts

Employment Type: Full-Time

What You'll Do

As a Digital Building Operations Specialist, you will remotely monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize building systems from our advanced operations center.

Responsibilities include:
  • Monitor Building Automation Systems (BAS) and facility infrastructure across multiple customer sites
  • Analyze alarms and system performance data
  • Troubleshoot HVAC, controls, electrical, and facility system issues remotely
  • Support Niagara, Metasys, Desigo, Delta Controls, Honeywell, Distech, KMC, Reliable Controls, and other BAS platforms
  • Identify operational issues before they become equipment failures
  • Utilize Fault Detection & Diagnostics (FDD) and AI-assisted analytics tools
  • Coordinate dispatch activities with field service technicians
  • Create service tickets and escalation reports
  • Support customer communication and incident response activities
  • Assist with system health reporting and performance analysis
  • Participate in OT cybersecurity monitoring and best practices
  • Document findings, recommendations, and corrective actions

Ideal Backgrounds

We are interested in candidates from:
  • Building Automation Systems (BAS)
  • HVAC Service and Controls
  • Data Center Operations
  • Facilities Engineering
  • Building Engineering
  • Industrial Controls
  • Energy Management
  • Electrical Systems
  • Industrial Maintenance
  • Military Technical Fields

Preferred Qualifications
  • 3+ years of experience in HVAC, BAS, facilities operations, controls, electrical, or related technical fields
  • Experience troubleshooting mechanical and control systems
  • Familiarity with BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks, or other building protocols
  • Understanding of HVAC systems, sequences of operation, and controls strategies
  • Experience with Niagara, Metasys, Siemens Desigo, Honeywell, Delta, KMC, or similar platforms preferred
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently while supporting a team environment
  • Computer proficiency and comfort using multiple software applications simultaneously

Work Environment

Unlike traditional field service positions, this role offers:
  • Climate-controlled office environment
  • No rooftop work
  • No crawl spaces
  • Reduced travel requirements
  • Advanced technology tools
  • Collaborative team atmosphere
  • Exposure to cutting-edge smart building technologies

Schedule

Kelso operates a 24/7 Digital Operations Center.

Candidates willing to work:
  • Evening Shifts
  • Overnight Shifts
  • Weekend Coverage

will receive priority consideration and shift differential compensation.

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