Facilities Instrumentation and Controls Engineer Sr.

Arizona State University • Mesa, AZ

1d • $140,000 - $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Facilities Development and Management, FM KE Facilities Services, MacroTechnology Works (MTW), seeks an experienced Senior Facilities Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to assist in the operation of the MTW research facility. This position will play a substantial role in the design, operations and maintenance of multiple life safety systems (LSS) and building automation systems (BAS) including fire alarm systems, toxic gas monitoring systems, and control systems associated with mechanical systems up to and including multiple 1000+ ton chillers and cooling towers, large hot water boilers, scrubbed air abatement systems, and various other HVAC mechanical systems. The qualified candidate should be highly knowledgeable with the International Building Codes, specifically the codes surrounding fire alarm and toxic gas monitoring systems located/operating in “H Type” occupancies. Must be proficient in the use of Bluebeam to help with drawing development and design reviews. The individual will also be knowledgeable in the installation of instrumentation and control systems for the support of semiconductor equipment, fire alarm, and toxic gas monitoring systems. The selected candidate will assist the facilities operations team with defining required preventative and predictive maintenance while helping the operations team troubleshoot issues with the instrumentation and control systems in a 24x7 operational research and development fab including commission testing of new and/or modified systems. The engineer will be responsible for working with peers from outside consulting firms to help guide and review their proposed designs for modification to the facility. The engineer will assist the operations team with developing the operational budget for the systems that they own and develop plans for improving the operations costs of the system. Will demonstrate ability to evaluate systems for operational cost efficiencies and develop plans for making energy conservation plans for their responsible systems. A part of the ownership of these systems will be maintaining the databases for fire and life safety systems for available points of connection to manage potential expansion of the systems. About MacroTechnology Works: MacroTechnology Works (MTW) is an advanced state-of-the-art semiconductor research facility located in the ASU Research Park in Southeastern Tempe. MTW provides ASU researchers, private industry researchers, partner companies and start-up operations with office, lab, and cleanroom space appropriate to advance research into semiconductor related processes from basic material research to advanced semiconductor processing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field including two (2) years managerial experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• Proficient in the use of Bluebeam to help with drawing development and design reviews.
• Knowledgeable in the installation of instrumentation and control systems for the support of semiconductor equipment, fire alarm, and toxic gas monitoring systems.
• Assist the facilities operations team with defining required preventative and predictive maintenance while helping the operations team troubleshoot issues with the instrumentation and control systems in a 24x7 operational research and development fab including commission testing of new and/or modified systems.
• Responsible for working with peers from outside consulting firms to help guide and review their proposed designs for modification to the facility.
• Assist the operations team with developing the operational budget for the systems that they own and develop plans for improving the operations costs of the system.
• Demonstrate ability to evaluate systems for operational cost efficiencies and develop plans for making energy conservation plans for their responsible systems.
• Maintaining the databases for fire and life safety systems for available points of connection to manage potential expansion of the systems.
• Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license (minimum of Class D) upon employment and maintain throughout employment.
• Must pass pre-employment exam post offer of employment to include audiogram, respiratory clearance questionnaire and respiratory fit test.
• This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check.
• Employee must possess a valid US Driver’s license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• Ten (10) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field.
• Professional Engineering Registration in the State of Arizona or the ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Master’s degree in electrical or chemical engineering.
• Experience in: Control in variety of control systems.
• Building automation systems.
• Fire alarm systems.
• Toxic gas monitoring systems.
• Equipment controls for variety of mechanical systems including HVAC units, water treatment systems, exhaust systems, chillers, boilers, and cooling water systems.
• Consulting experience in the design of advanced technology facilities.
• Developing RFP’s/RFQ’s (request for proposal/quote).
• Knowledge of: Programming of control systems.
• Principles of operation of cleanrooms and mechanical systems.
• Testing of low voltage systems during commissioning.
• Local, state, and federal codes, regulation, and mandates- especially building codes and fire codes.
• “H Occupancy” requirements per the International Building Codes and specifically the H5 occupancy.
• Ability to: Troubleshoot and diagnose instrumentation and control systems to assess and adjust or modify to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Establish and track overall site capacities and work with management to plan timely upgrades.
• Evidence of effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise site leadership on necessary improvements to existing instrumentation and control systems (JCI Notifier, Yokogawa BAS, JCI Metasys, Ignition, Honeywell Toxic Gas Monitoring, etc).
• Conduct design reviews of fire alarm, toxic gas monitoring, and building automation systems for ongoing and upcoming projects.
• Sign off new life safety and building controls installations as MTW’s controls engineer.
• Advise site leadership on necessary life safety system (LSS) and building automation system (BAS) improvements, including working with MTW facilities and other ASU teams in developing long term reliability plans and capital improvement plans for the site.
• Working with operations staff to develop and improve upon the existing controls maintenance program for the site, including a transition from preventative maintenance to predictive maintenance.
• Develop, maintain, and update sequence of operations, Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and controls narratives.
• Maintain or work with ASU AutoCAD resources to develop and update P&IDs and network diagrams.
• Coordinate with outside entities and key stakeholders at ASU Research Park.
• Review and evaluate standard specifications and details used in other jurisdictions for possible adoption by the University.
• Attend final inspections and recommend acceptance or rejection of completed work.
• Provide technical advice to management and staff.
• Formulate standard specification language for controls construction projects.
• Represents the University on panels and boards as needed.
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
• Regular activities require the ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
• Evidence of effective communication skills.

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
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child
• Affordable benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
• 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
• ASU Discounts to sports/events along with discounts with ASU partnerships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior