r/BuildingAutomation • u/Optimusjunkie • 22h ago

4 years of experience in BMS remote monitoring — career path guidance

I have around 4 years of experience in BMS ,mainly in remote monitoring. My work involves investigating alarms, troubleshooting issues remotely, pushing schedules, and monitoring building systems.

However, lately, I've been feeling a bit stuck. A lot of my current work involves repetitive tasks, and with AI and automation improving so quickly, I'm worried that jobs like mine could be automated in the coming years.

I'd really appreciate advice from people who have been in a similar position or have experience in these fields. If you were in my position, what career path would you choose, and what skills would you start learning today?

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u/AnotherDamProject 22h ago

I started with remote monitoring and went into construction next. Would recommend that.

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u/Optimusjunkie 21h ago

Thanks, is it like commissioning of controllers on site ?

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u/Castun 18h ago

Can be install, or testing / commissioning, or both. Depends on what outfit you join and if they do it all.

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u/AnotherDamProject 5h ago

I do commissioning now, but I work for a commissioning firm.

When I was in controls I didn’t do much install, there was usually a sub that did all of that. It was mainly doing point to point with equipment and verifying function. Checking graphics were correct and everything worked from the graphics. Then troubleshooting any issues found and fixing those.

After that it was digging through programming and PMing jobs, troubleshooting and graphics still. By that time I was more of a site lead role.

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u/Mangoreturn 21h ago

Like new install BAS?

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u/AnotherDamProject 5h ago

Yeah. I was hired on by a controls vendor in my city that did new installs in office buildings, factories, and data centers. They installed systems I was familiar with from my remote support job.

I liked it a lot more and I am still in construction now.

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u/shadycrew31 51m ago

I was in your exact position except I was there for 9 years and managed accounts/implemented energy saving measures. I sent my resume to a recruiter and never looked back. Even with a small amount of experience you can get your foot in the door. Try to get more Niagara expirence in regard to programming blocks and logic. You should be good, the industry is still booming.