The Building Automation Control Specialist supports the maintenance and operations of the building mechanical systems, control systems, chilled water or steam plants and associated metering to ensure building systems are operating within the desired optimal indoor environmental conditions for a variety of work areas including research laboratories. Leads special projects. Oversees control projects. May direct contractors, other personnel, or work as a part of a team on specific projects or other work assignments. Orients new employees and may provide guidance to contract staff. May have to respond to outages quickly during periods of inclement weather. Works with other personnel and contractors to achieve optimal indoor environments for a variety of uses. Develops operational procedures and sequence of operations diagrams for systems. Recognizes and resolves issues to maintain environmental integrity and work productivity. Evaluates and recommends improvements to instrumentation. Analyzes and improves custom programming to improve environmental conditions or energy efficiencies. Installs, performs routine maintenance and inspections to ensure quality work and continues functioning of systems to ensure quality and control costs for large, complex and sophisticated heating, refrigeration, ventilation, air conditioning and water treatment systems and associated controls in an array of settings including large institutional research setting and with a wide variety of systems and equipment. Troubleshoots and repairs problems with HVAC control systems. May work with other trades to maintain, operate and repair controls equipment, including variable frequency drives, building automation systems, etc. Commissions and re-commissions building systems to ensure design operation. Builds and installs custom graphics for BAS controls. Installs, configures, and programs programmable controllers. Develops and maintains documentation and resources regarding controls systems and maintains an updated knowledge of all mechanical and electrical controls systems. May work with leadership, engineers and equipment manufacturers to trend data on systems and help develop programs and practices to improve energy efficiency.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED