Facilities Automation Specialist

University of Miami • Miami, FL

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About The Position

The University of Miami/UHealth department of Facilities has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Facilities Automation Specialist to work at the UHealth Medical Campus. The Facilities Automation Specialist (H) works on matters involving building automation devices, networks, and the related computer systems to ensure high-quality facilities conditions and operations while safeguarding University assets. Maintains computer systems, provides guidance and support to HVAC Mechanics and Energy Technicians. Ensures integration to all compliance monitoring systems is functional. Performs analysis to test, develop, modify, and adapt application systems, hardware configurations, and interface programs. Provides problem-solving expertise to troubleshoot and resolve production issues. Verifies the accuracy and validity of the building management data to ensure systems integrity. Maintains, calibrates, evaluates, and operates automated electronic-mechanical equipment. Analyzes, monitors, and evaluates software operation. Trains and supports personnel on the use of campus energy management system. Support Facilities Automation Engineer with project management for automation and energy projects. Coordinates with vendors, building occupants, and building managers. Supports project commissioning from the facility design construction program. 10. Acts as liaison between software consultants, the University of Miami, the departments of Medical Network Service, and Information Technology. Repairs malfunctioning systems by repairing or replacing defective components or sub-systems. Performs preventive maintenance on systems as indicated by manufacturers or department guidelines and ensures completion in a timely and thorough manner. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Requirements

• High School or Equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Maintains computer systems
• Provides guidance and support to HVAC Mechanics and Energy Technicians
• Ensures integration to all compliance monitoring systems is functional
• Performs analysis to test, develop, modify, and adapt application systems, hardware configurations, and interface programs
• Provides problem-solving expertise to troubleshoot and resolve production issues
• Verifies the accuracy and validity of the building management data to ensure systems integrity
• Maintains, calibrates, evaluates, and operates automated electronic-mechanical equipment
• Analyzes, monitors, and evaluates software operation
• Trains and supports personnel on the use of campus energy management system
• Support Facilities Automation Engineer with project management for automation and energy projects
• Coordinates with vendors, building occupants, and building managers
• Supports project commissioning from the facility design construction program
• Acts as liaison between software consultants, the University of Miami, the departments of Medical Network Service, and Information Technology
• Repairs malfunctioning systems by repairing or replacing defective components or sub-systems
• Performs preventive maintenance on systems as indicated by manufacturers or department guidelines and ensures completion in a timely and thorough manner
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets

Benefits

• The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED