Senior Building Operations Technology Analyst

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Building Operations Technology Analyst position is to define the building automation system scope and architecture based upon user needs to include the programming and development of control systems and data management as it relates to strategic building automation, energy management and infrastructure initiatives. The Building Systems group provides employees, visitors, patients, and guests with seamless power, monitoring and control, and communication services through our Building Operations Technologies (BOT), High Voltage Power Systems (HVPS), Outage Coordination, Two-Way Radios, and Vertical Conveyance and the Work Control Coordination teams. Advancing MD Anderson’s mission of making cancer history through innovative and transformational engineering, technology and sustainable solutions to develop and maintain intelligent, safe and efficient facilities that promote healing and discovery. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in building automation and controls within healthcare environments. They will have hands-on expertise in programming (Block or PPCL), system integration, networking, startup, functional performance testing (FPT), commissioning, and ongoing application support. A deep understanding of industry-standard BAS protocols is required, along with proficiency in platforms such as Siemens APOGEE or Desigo CC, Tridium Niagara, EATON Foreseer, Clockworks, and Trane Ensemble. The successful candidate will be a technically skilled professional who can effectively manage complex healthcare facility systems while ensuring operational efficiency and project success.

Requirements

Associate's Degree Electronics, Mechanical Systems, Computer Technology, Air Conditioning or other related technical field.
Four years Experience in building operations technologies and programming.
May substitute Associate's degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.
Must understand basic IT architectural / infrastructural concepts.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Tridium Niagara, Siemens APOGEE, Desigo CC, and Trane SC+ controls is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Formulates and defines system scope and objectives based upon customer needs.
Participates in the analysis of system and user requirements as it relates to information technology, database modifications, and trending, scheduling, and complex programming changes.
Plans and implements future BAS and operations technology (OT) infrastructure changes, point definition modifications, and start / stop schedules for various control sequences.
The employee may be expected to be part of an on-call group and when assigned this responsibility will be compensated for that time. When on-call the employee must be available and be able to respond in accordance to policy.
Must be able to prepare information for customer meetings, monthly reports and presentations.
Develops expertise in building automation and operations technology applications used by facilities.
Increases knowledge regarding departmental Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), workflow processes and the overall Information Technology environment in the department.
Assists in the implementation of system and firmware upgrades, following established upgrade criteria and participates in the maintenance of data integrity, data conversion efforts and quality control analysis of databases and applications.
Prioritizes and schedules assignments to ensure staff and users have adequate opportunity to discuss priorities and resources.
Develops and enforces system standards to comply with governmental regulations and institutional policies and procedures concerning energy management and cybersecurity.
Coordinates work flow between Facilities departments, contractors, and Building Automation Systems personnel.
Develop business processes that are consistent with professional and regulatory standards that leverage information technology to improve building automation and operations technology efficiency and effectiveness.
Manage and conduct in-service training and support for facilities personnel and Monitoring Specialists on use of all BAS software and equipment.
Must understand basic IT architectural / infrastructural concepts.
Serves as subject matter expert.
Conducts BOT project and submittal reviews and provides in-depth assessments of infrastructure projects from mid-level to major building additions.
Provides in-house controller upgrade and programming project support in furtherance of the institution’s energy conservation initiatives.
Analyzes and revises existing system documentation and corrects discrepancies as necessary.
Oversees the commissioning of infrastructure enhancements from mid-level to major system upgrades.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week
Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage
Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals
Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program
Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups.
medical
dental
paid time off
retirement
tuition benefits
educational opportunities
individual and team recognition