Building Automation System Specialist

Travis County•Various County Facilities, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction of the Maintenance and Repairs Division Manager, oversees the installation of controls equipment in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes, and department standards. Inspects installation sites and studies work orders, building plans, and installation manuals to determine materials requirements and installation procedures. Diagnoses malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and corrects the problem. Troubleshoots BAS, HVAC controls equipment, smart breakers, and relays. Operates, programs, calibrates, and troubleshoots building automation systems. Trains others in the use of HVAC controls applications and software. This classification may require work in secure facilities. This classification may require a flexible work schedule to meet the needs of the Facilities Management Department.

Requirements

Associate degree in technical fields related to Building Automation and five (5) years’ experience in Building Automation Systems, including two (3) years’ experience in HVAC BAS equipment. OR, Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.
Valid Texas Driver’s License.
Must pass a criminal background check for CJIS clearance.
Applicants are required to successfully pass the background investigation, including fingerprint clearance.
Knowledge of HVAC codes, related terminology, practices and procedures.
Knowledge of Chilled water and Heating Hot water systems.
Knowledge of Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, guidelines, rules, regulations, and Codes for HVAC and Electrical systems.
Knowledge of Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases and BAS related Software.
Knowledge of Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation.
Skill in Operating and using standard HVAC test tools and equipment.
Skill in Installing and maintaining HVAC instrumentation equipment.
Skill in Reading and interpreting schematics and blueprints.
Skill in Proper and applicable safety practices, procedures and regulations.
Skill in Working with others, including on a team.
Skill in Explaining complicated problems in simple non-technical language.
Skill in Calculating estimates of time, labor and quantities of materials needed.
Skill in Diagnose equipment problems to repair or replace.
Skill in Troubleshoot problems with the BAS
Skill in Communicate clearly, concisely, and with profession tact both verbally and in writing.
Ability to Reason and make judgements and decisions.
Ability to Manage time well, perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities.
Ability to Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental Customers, other County employees and officials, representatives of outside agencies, and the public.

Responsibilities

Lays out and designs HVAC building automation systems for new Travis County facilities.
Programs the building automation HVAC system to the specified sequence of operations.
Customizes graphical screens of HVAC building automation systems.
Creates all graphical documentation for new and existing projects.
Interacts with maintenance technicians at all levels to resolve BAS HVAC issues and provides answers in a timely manner.
Manages relationships and interactions with HVAC BAS vendors.
Reports BAS vendors performance.
Manages HVAC building automation projects from their inception to completion.
Provides management in the administration of the BAS infrastructure system, including the implementation of additions, deletions, and modifications to the system.
Assists in evaluating new BAS software and hardware for new and existing facilities.
Implements and assures the set-up of hardware and software required for the HVAC BAS system and maintains inventory of each including tracking platform licenses and passwords.
Trains and supports users of BAS HVAC automation systems for the FMD Maintenance & Repairs Division.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.