Energy Controls Technician I, Facilities Management

Roger Williams University • Bristol, RI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Roger Williams University seeks an Energy Controls Technician I, Facilities Management to review the daily operation of the Energy Management System computers to maintain appropriate HVAC and other energy control operations throughout the University. This role ensures proper building air quality and air balancing, reviews new construction plans pertaining to HVAC systems and controls, and initiates corrective action on heat/cold ventilation complaints. The technician will install new control system points and HVAC equipment, maintain and test Energy Management System and control equipment, and adjust building HVAC operating schedules. They will also write computer programs to minimize energy consumption, assist in maintaining records for a preventive maintenance program, and update software and building documentation. Additionally, the role involves troubleshooting and repairing energy management, digital, and pneumatic control systems. This is a full-time (40-hour) Facilities Management Union position.

Requirements

• Prior ten years' experience in HVAC equipment and controls.
• Full knowledge of energy management computer programming with a background in Johnson Controls Metasys or equivalent DDC controls system.
• Working knowledge associated with a Master ECT or electronics, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Five (5) years experience commissioning and programming digital controls.
• Current Rhode Island telecommunications/data journeyman license or above.
• Five (5) years of experience in a commercial/corporate type setting maintaining an Energy Management System.
• Extremely proficient in interpreting and understanding building drawings and documentation.
• Ability to perform any and all tasks required of the position without assistance and in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate to the reasonable satisfaction of management, the ability to provide expert guidance, direction and remediation to apprentice and/or journeyman Energy Controls Technicians.

Nice To Haves

• A current Rhode Island refrigeration and/or Rhode Island pipe fitter journeyman license/certification or Rhode Island journeyman electrician license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review on a daily basis the operation of the Energy Management System computers to maintain appropriate HVAC and other energy control operations throughout the University.
• Ensure proper building air quality and air balancing to HVAC systems.
• Review new construction plans pertaining to HVAC systems and controls.
• Initiate corrective action on received heat/cold ventilation complaints throughout the University.
• Install new control system points and HVAC equipment as specified by the Mechanical & Electrical Supervisor.
• Maintain and test all related Energy Management System and control equipment plus repairs and calibrates as needed.
• Review the daily operation of the Energy Management System computers and adjust building HVAC operating schedules to reflect weekly occupancy variations.
• Write computer programs to minimize and document energy consumption, assisted by assigned Supervisor.
• Assist assigned Supervisor to initiate and maintain records for an effective computer generated preventive maintenance program.
• Maintain "as built drawings", update software and building documentation pertaining to HVAC systems and EMS controls.
• Assist assigned Supervisor in projects to upgrade and modify existing building HVAC systems.
• Perform and initiate trouble shooting and repair to energy management, digital and pneumatic control systems "points" and data gathering (DDC controls) panels.
• Provide direction to Journeymen and Apprentice Energy Controls Technician as it pertains to the specific EMS project (Master Energy Controls Technician).
• Provide direction to the Apprentice Energy Controls Technician as it pertains to the specific EMS project (Journeyman Energy Controls Technician).

Benefits

• $500 signing bonus after a 4-month probationary period is completed
• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefits package including health, dental, 15 paid holidays, tuition benefits, and a generous 403(b) match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed