Senior Controls Engineer; HVAC Building Automation

Position: Senior Controls Engineer (HVAC Building Automation)

Senior Controls Engineer (HVAC Building Automation) e Children's Research Hospital summary:

The Senior Controls Engineer is responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting building automation and HVAC control systems within a facility to ensure continuous optimal operation. The role requires extensive hands-on experience with building automation systems, HVAC controls, and coordination with maintenance teams and contractors. Additionally, the position involves risk assessments, emergency response, and guidance of junior staff to maintain and improve facility system performance.

Job Description
The Senior Controls Engineer plays a major role in keeping our St. Jude buildings up and running. For this position, the focus is on building automation and the HVAC controls. You'll be monitoring that all is running smoothly and if it isn't, you know just what to do. You have the troubleshooting skills and can fix the issue to get us back on track, without waiting for help.
The main responsibilities are monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting building automation systems (BAS), HVAC systems, electrical, plumbing, and other critical infrastructure within a facility. This role ensures optimal operation of facility systems, responds to alarms and emergencies, and coordinates with maintenance teams to resolve issues efficiently.
You'll need at least a high school diploma and 6+ years of relevant, hands-on experience with building automation controls.
While you take care of campus, we'll make sure you're taken care of too-with our exceptional benefits!
As a Senior Controls Engineer for HVAC Building Automation systems , you are responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting building automation systems (BAS), HVAC systems, electrical, plumbing, and other critical infrastructure within a facility. This role ensures optimal operation of facility systems, responds to alarms and emergencies, and coordinates with maintenance teams to resolve issues efficiently.
Minimum Education and/or Training:

• High school diploma/ GED required.
• Associate's Degree in heating, air conditioning and refrigeration technology, electronic technology, pneumatic controls, information technology, or related field, preferred.

Minimum Experience:

• 6+ years of relevant, hands-on experience with building automation controls
• Ability to troubleshoot any building automation controls issues and take steps to solve the problem on your own.
• Proficient in one or more Building Automation Systems (e.g., JCI) and communication protocols (e.g., BACnet, LON, Modbus).
• Experience analyzing HVAC control sequences and providing solutions for difficult technical problems.
• Understanding of heat transfer, fluid flow and the application of mechanical devices used for delivery of ventilation, steam, chilled water, hot water, and humidification.
• Strong experience with facilities management, technical maintenance or customer service.
• Strong experience with repair and maintenance of facilities related equipment.
• Strong experience in a campus/ multi-building or single, multi-story building environment, preferred
• Basic proficiency in MS software and end-user proficiency in CMMS software.
• Some experience with computer maintenance management systems (CMMS) s, preferred.
• Some experience with building automation systems (BAS) s (e.g., Metasys);
  Good understanding of applicable building systems (e.g., steam, chilled water, compressed gases, heat exchangers, HVAC).
• Proficient with campus building occupants, contractors, and consultants.
• Understanding of workplace safety, regulations, and environmental compliance.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by Law:
None
Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by SJCRH Only:

• First-Class Steam & Refrigeration Operating Engineer's License must be obtained within three years of hire.

Job Responsibilities:

• Monitor daily operation of building systems, (E.g., HVAC, electrical, mechanical equipment).
• Conduct regular facility inspections and risk assessments to identify potential issues.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and coordinate repairs for more complex equipment failures;
  Ensure critical infrastructure,…