BAS Technician

Virginia Commonwealth University•Richmond, VA

3d•$70,000 - $83,500•Onsite

About The Position

VCU’s Facilities Management Department is seeking to hire a BAS Technician. The BAS Technician monitors, maintains, and repairs Building Automation Systems (BAS), assuring that VCU assets are operating effectively and efficiently while meeting customer requirements. The BAS Technician provides BAS support to zone personnel as needed to ensure they can complete mechanical, electrical, or plumbing services.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Several years of HVAC service, Direct Digital Controls service (DDC), or electrical trade service experience (may be combined)
Several years of documented BAS service or installation experience (may be combined) with at least two (2) years of Tridium Niagara 4 service experience
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret drawings, plans, schematics, and scopes of work
Valid Virginia Driver's License required
Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Nice To Haves

Journeyman HVAC or Electrician in the State of Virginia preferred
Completion of three (3) or more controls vendor (JCI, Siemens, Tridium, ALC) development courses preferred
Demonstrating understanding of HVAC and energy management principles preferred

Responsibilities

Provide technical service support of BAS for internal and external customers during regular and after-hours timeframes to include weekends, holidays, and on-call service periods
Perform daily review and monitoring of BAS to ensure assets are operating as designed and identify service needs and opportunities identified through the BAS
Alert leadership of service issues beyond your capability of repair for corrective action to include documentation of needs
Complete work order requests per policy and procedure while interacting in a professional and workmanlike manner following the VCU Code of Conduct
Perform maintenance and repairs to BAS to include, but not limited to, sensor calibrations, device and program troubleshooting, installation of BAS components, review of BAS programming for operation and system integrity, plan/system review and comments, data monitoring, collection, and interpretation to include trends and projections for all points and alarms
Perform programming verifications to ensure systems are operating per design or intent across multiple BAS platforms (JCI, Siemens, Tridium, etc.)
Perform BAS programming and graphics changes as needed and to VCU standards across multiple BAS platforms (JCI, Siemens, Tridium, etc.)
Utilize trades and automation skills and diagnostic tools to independently respond to assigned work requests based on priority, ensuring quality workmanship
Provide notes log documentation of all work performed and update phase statuses utilizing established CMMS Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to include complete, accurate, and in the field on the job entered notes for TIMECARD notes that customers have access to. Additionally, departmental use notes are to be entered appropriately as INFO ONLY notes
When applicable, provide related documents using CMMS by uploading pictures from the job site that may prove beneficial for further troubleshooting or diagnosis
Monitor overall BAS efficiency through daily system checks, documenting these checks through CMMS following CMMS note log requirements to include daily review of the Operations Center Log for any BAS entries
Perform BAS component repairs, maintenance, and replacements for both reactive and preventive work orders.
Work with zone staff to identify and correct system issues identified through BAS monitoring and review
Perform daily monitoring and testing of lab, research, and DAR spaces, documenting service needs, corrective actions, and anomalies to meet customer expectations and reporting requirements
Perform installations, repairs, and maintenance to include cable and wire pulls, conduit runs, and device/equipment cabinet installations
Perform BAS programming changes as needed to include coding and sequence changes
Create BAS graphics in alignment with VCU standards
Review BAS, HVAC, and other plans, drawings, submittits for new and renovation construction projects providing input and direction as a subject matter expert
Collaborate with departmental technicians, staff engineers, and vendors to identify operational improvement and corrective action opportunities through BAS
Upwardly communicate all critical system failures through completion to appropriate personnel while including documentation within CMMS
Complete daily time card entry per established CMMS Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to include complete, accurate, and field-entered notes
Complete scheduled preventive maintenance within the month of the date issued
Provide backlog notes documentation for all work requests over 30 days with an emphasis on completion
Identify and document system deficiencies as observed, and advise management of tasks requiring priority attention
Perform all work in a safe and workmanlike fashion, complying with all University and Departmental safety policies and guidelines
Maintain shop and departmental common and storage spaces to ensure that they are orderly and neat, with items stored properly and safely
Communicate respectfully to internal and external customers, treating all work or service requestors as customers
Communicate with the customer for every work order request at the time of service completion or delay to provide an update on services rendered and the status of the request. Document the means of notification to include the name, date, and time of who was notified, within the notes portion of the work order
Work as a member of the team, striving for collaboration and support of each co-worker by taking ownership of identified problems and helping in a supportive manner to co-workers when needed
Interact with others to collectively resolve problems, accomplish mutual goals, and foster an atmosphere of trust
Communicate respectfully throughout the Department, Division, and University
Communicate respectfully with vendor service providers
Report for all inclement weather, emergency, and special events as required
Report for all emergency and scheduled on-call duty as assigned
Complete all University and Departmental required training within the specified time frames given
Identify BAS needs to include replacement or upgrade priorities and communicate them with your supervisor monthly or as urgent requests when necessary
Identify BAS components that are obsolete or require an extended lead time. Document these items in a shared file with department staff, updating it at least once a month
Work with the Asset Management team to identify and tag BAS assets within CMMS and provide periodic asset assessments
Participate in project and design reviews for automation projects