Controls Specialist
About The Position
NYU Langone Health is hiring a Controls Specialist to monitor and analyze HVAC and building automation systems, supporting safe, comfortable facilities while optimizing energy use. The role includes building automation system upgrades, programming optimization, training, troubleshooting, repairs, and support for the energy management program. The specialist supports energy conservation initiatives and continuous monitoring-based commissioning; manages HVAC and building automation programming, interfaces, alarms, servers, network hardware, backups, and upgrades; and surveys mechanical equipment rooms. The role also supports commissioning of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and develops training so in-house employees can perform building automation service and installation independently. The position includes responding to emergencies and being available for emergency calls 24 hours a day.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, or an associate degree in a technical field with equivalent experience.
- Five years of experience in HVAC and building automation installation and service, or equivalent experience.
- Experience with HVAC and building automation systems.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office Suite.
- Strong spreadsheet skills.
- Experience working with a unionized workforce.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Alerton and Automated Logic Corp. systems is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Support, analyze, and report on School and Hospitals energy conservation and management initiatives.
- Upgrade HVAC controls programming and user interfaces to improve energy performance, indoor comfort, and ease of use.
- Participate in and enhance continuous monitoring-based commissioning to assess HVAC and building automation system performance and energy efficiency.
- Program building automation systems and modify user interfaces, including HVAC programming, graphical interface development, smart alarms, and auto-commissioning systems.
- Safeguard building automation system servers, network hardware, and database backups.
- Perform software and firmware upgrades.
- Troubleshoot and report on HVAC and building automation systems.
- Survey mechanical equipment rooms to ensure physical plant equipment is operating properly and efficiently.
- Oversee the building automation system alarm reduction program.
- Maintain working knowledge of utility and engineering building systems and applicable codes and regulations.
- Support the commissioning process for MEP systems.
- Develop and manage ongoing training to help in-house employees become self-sufficient in building automation system service and installation.
- Work hands-on in the field with tradespeople to reinforce classroom training.
- Follow departmental attendance, leave, safety, conduct, and professional appearance guidelines.
- Respond to emergencies as required and be available for emergency calls 24 hours a day by cell phone or beeper.
- Perform other duties as required.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
- Financial security benefits.
- Generous time-off program.
- Employee resource groups for peer support.
- Holistic employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive-care well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
