Energy Management Specialist (Building Automation and Controls Technician)

Arizona State University•Tempe, AZ

1d•$29 - $47•Hybrid

About The Position

Facilities Development and Management Central Plant seeks an Energy Management Specialist to perform work of a complex nature when operating, maintaining, and programming energy management and building automation systems. This role supports Central Plants Control system and all other control systems associated with the plant. The specialist will monitor and adjust all systems to meet comfort levels, evaluate systems for effective energy usage and conservation, and make necessary adjustments, repairs, or replacements. They will utilize software and hardware in computers and microprocessors for system troubleshooting, adjustment, and repair, and modify existing systems and programs for optimum operation. The position involves performing database uploads and downloads to DDC controllers, operating and monitoring computer control system equipment, detecting system problems, and making adjustments to optimize operations. The specialist will also perform emergency corrections, verify system and control sequence operations, and may perform scheduled and unscheduled remote start and stop of equipment. Updating air handler schedules and reviewing/modifying programming changes for building automation systems are also key responsibilities. Calibration, repair, and replacement of building automation system sensing devices are required. The role may involve dispatching trouble calls and studying plans, drawings, specifications, and work order requirements. Troubleshooting power supplies, controllers, transducers, transmitters, flow meters, sensors, and actuators, and taking corrective actions are essential. Regular activities require the ability to quickly change priorities and resolve conflicts. Communication is essential for performing the job functions.

Requirements

Associate's degree and one (1) year of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license (minimum of Class D) upon employment and maintain throughout employment.
Post-offer of employment, selected candidate must possess an acceptable driving record which is 5 or fewer points in the most recent 39-month period from date of hire.
Must pass pre-employment physical examination post offer of employment to include audiogram, respiratory clearance questionnaire, and respiratory fit test.
This position requires working a rotating on-call/stand-by schedule and may be called in for emergency response including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Employee must possess a valid US Driver’s license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Automation system and process controls.
Programming building automation systems and field equipment.
Process control calibration and control actuator valve replacement.
Evidence of effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

Support Central Plants Control system and all other control systems associated with the plant.
Monitor and adjust all systems to meet comfort levels.
Evaluate systems for effective energy usage and conservation; make, adjust, repair, replace as needed.
Use software and hardware in computers and microprocessors for system troubleshooting, adjustment, and repair.
Modify existing systems and programs, troubleshooting, and maintenance for the objective of creating an optimum system of operation.
Perform database uploads and downloads to provide DDC controllers with current programs.
Operate and monitor computer control system equipment.
Detect source and nature of system problems.
Make adjustments to change operating parameters of the system due to emergencies, malfunctions, and change requirements or to optimize operations.
Perform emergency corrections to neutralize alarm conditions and restore proper operation.
Verify correct system and control sequence operations.
May perform scheduled and unscheduled remote start and stop of equipment.
Update air handlers' schedules upon request for air conditioning services.
Review, modify, and implement programming changes to building automation system to ensure efficient and effective system operations and conformance with standards and guidelines.
Calibrate, repair, and replace building automation system sensing devices to specifications.
May dispatch trouble calls to appropriate personnel to respond to customer needs.
Study plans, drawings, specifications, and work order requirements.
Troubleshoot power supplies, controllers, transducers, transmitters, flow meters, sensors, actuators, and take corrective actions.
Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
Communicate to perform the essential functions of the job.

Benefits

22 days of accrued vacation leave
12 days of accrued sick leave
10 paid holidays annually
Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents, available on day one.
12 weeks of paid parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child
Affordable benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
Retirement program designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement which includes Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
Paid time for volunteer and professional development
Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings
Disability and leave program for income protection
Free and confidential Employee Assistance services, helping to manage personal difficulties or life challenges
ASU Discounts to sports/events along with discounts with ASU partnerships