Building Automation Systems Technician - Facilities Services - UTK

University of Tennessee•Knoxville, TN

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Building Automation Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of building automation systems (BAS) that control and monitor mechanical, electrical, plumbing, leak detection, research laboratory exhaust and HVAC systems. This role ensures optimal system performance, energy efficiency, and occupant comfort by programming, maintaining and calibrating control systems and integrating various building technologies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Minimum of 4 years of experience with building automation systems, preferably in an institutional or large-scale facility setting.
Experience with major BAS platforms such as Automated Logic, Schneider Electric, Trane, Johnson Controls Metasys or Tridium Niagara
Operate multimeters and voltage testers and infrared thermography
Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and sequence of operations
Maintain a valid Driver’s license
Ability to wear a respirator and other assigned PPE

Responsibilities

Install, program, configure, and commission building automation systems, including controllers, sensors, variable frequency drives, research laboratory exhaust valves and networking components
Analyze system performance, identify inefficiencies, perform trending analysis, and implement improvements to enhance energy efficiency and system reliability
Ensure seamless integration between various building systems, including HVAC, lighting, security, plumbing, lab exhaust and fire protection
Operate multimeters and voltage testers to assess electrical components, ensuring system integrity and safety
Employ network analyzers to monitor and troubleshoot communication issues within BAS networks
Use programming interfaces to set up, customize, and fine-tune system parameters for optimal performance
Apply infrared thermography to detect thermal anomalies, identifying potential issues in electrical and mechanical systems
Install, repair and maintain hydronic, steam, water, chilled water, heating water and energy control valves
Utilize a Building Energy Management System (BEMS) to monitor and analyze energy consumption patterns
Work with university energy management teams to analyze building performance and implement conservation strategies