Our Heroes Buildings Controls Operations Specialist

Hiring Our Heroes Cohort 26-2:
Building Controls Operations Specialist

Note:

If you are not an active duty service member participating in the Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program, you are not eligible for this opportunity. If you're not a military fellow but want to work with us, check out our other job opportunities on our careers website.

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McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy‑related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

We are seeking a Building Controls Operations Specialist to join our Remote Operations Center team as a part of our growing Facility Operations division located in Seattle, WA. McKinstry has a unique perspective on the life of a building, and our Technical Services suite of owner‑direct offerings assists clients in making the best decisions to improve the efficiency, comfort, sustainability, and lifespan of their building.

The Remote Operations Center (ROC) provides solutions for building mechanical & automation systems and operations support. Our team focuses on optimizing the performance, efficiency, and longevity of systems within the built environment. We perform various services like occupant comfort & IAQ issue diagnosis & resolution, UI graphics enhancement, systems engineering & standardization, integration, and technical support.

As a Building Controls Operations Specialist, you will provide remote troubleshooting support for BAS performance issues. You will also provide technical support and oversight of BAS contractors and client technicians for BAS‑related workflow. Another important task will be to leverage your knowledge of BAS networks to ensure that remodeled systems are optimized to maximize data throughput. Ensuring stable architectures to support the demanding needs of healthcare, critical facilities, higher education and K‑12.

To be successful in this role, you must have 3‑5+ years of commercial HVAC experience including chilled water systems as well as BAS control experience with priority on Tridium (Niagara), Alerton, KMC, and JCI‑Metasys systems. The ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to BAS field device, code, and sequence of operation will also take you far in this role. Additionally, knowledge of building commission, optimization, facility O&M, and energy‑saving programs is a plus.

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Client Deliverable Review/Generation.
• Building Connect/Data feed Acquisition, Analysis, and Reporting.
• Drive best in class deliverables and standard Remote Operations for team.
• Mentors & Elevates tier 1 staff technical skills.

• Technical Degree / Bachelor’s or Data / Engineering Degree (desired) Relevant Work Experience Required.
• 3‑5+ years of experience in building controls preferred
• Experience with visualization tools like Excel, Tableau and Power
  
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• Advanced understanding of building systems and Building Automation Systems (BAS) and programming.
• Proficient in building data acquisition and analysis and reporting.
• Communication/Teaming/Internal and External Interaction.
• Project Management/Leadership Skills/Business Acumen preferred.
• Ability to triage and diagnose root cause.
• Change and manage portfolio wide schedules and overrides.
• Intermediate knowledge of multiple controls systems (Alerton, Distech, Honeywell, Siemens, Tolon, Tridium, etc.).
• Ability to manage highly technical issues and document findings.

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit‑sharing plan
• Paid…