Facilities Automation BACnet Analyst

Penn State University•Ferguson Township, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of Physical Plant is seeking applicants for a Facilities Automation BACnet Analyst. This position will report to the Facility Automation Services Manager and will be responsible for developing comprehensive applications and engineered solutions for specific projects, as well as providing technical support to the field organization. This hybrid/office-based position is responsible for the technical support and issue resolution of the PSU BACnet network, using company tools and operating protocols. This position will also assist in systems integration, including APIs. Receives system trouble tickets from both internal and external sources to resolve building automation system issues. Some travel may be required. The location of this position is hybrid and can operate within the United States, in a hybrid model of both in-person and remote. Standard working hours are in the Eastern Time Zone. Candidates must be able to work in the US without sponsorship.

Requirements

Must be available for emergency after-hours work, which may require carrying a cell phone.
Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship.
Associate Degree
No prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education.
None

Nice To Haves

Additional years of experience in HVAC Controls, Building Automation, and/or IT Networking strongly preferred.
Experience with building automation systems.
Working knowledge of BACnet traffic and IT networks.
Journey-level experience using computers and associated software to maintain, adjust, operate, and troubleshoot building automation systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Proactively monitor the BAS Network traffic utilizing network analyzer applications and tools, and evaluate options for new techniques, concepts, and theories on operating issues.
Investigate, repair, and document data sharing problems such as vendor integration and data collected from Facility Automation Systems to the Enterprise Utility Management System (EUMS) or other energy-related applications.
Principal responder for campus BACnet and integration issues, providing technical resolution to DDC, building automation, and related issues.
Investigate, repair, and document network errors (i.e, duplicate IP addresses, incorrect device instance numbers, loss of communication, etc.) and/or programming errors (i.e, mis-configured CoV subscriptions, bad static bindings, missing network points, I/O errors, etc.
Perform point-to-point system check-outs and participate in new and renovated system onboarding. Ensure proper software setup, programming, and communication with server(s).
Provide technical support, direction, and guidance to end users and other trades personnel.
Maintain technical proficiency in building system applications through regular educational activities such as seminars, training classes, conferences, and self-education.
Respond to campus emergencies, both during the day and after hours, as needed.
Use campus software tools and other documentation methods to effectively develop, organize, and maintain necessary work-related technical documentation.
Must possess journey-level knowledge of the potential occupational hazards connected with electrical and building system controls, work along with the associated safety standards and practices that should be applied.
Must have a willingness to initiate productive work activity, work independently from both written and verbal work orders, and accept responsibility for these work assignments.

Benefits

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.
One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

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