BAS Operator MD 1st

Position Summary

Perform a variety of plant operations such as the oversight, maintenance, troubleshooting or repair of central plant equipment and systems as well as extended electrical/mechanical systems and out buildings. Systems include but are not limited to high pressure steam boilers and steam stations, chillers and chilled water systems, condenser water systems and open/closed evaporative cooling towers, emergency power generators and switch gear, laboratory air and water systems, pneumatic systems, comfort and process cooling systems, open and closed protocol building automation system to include alarm management, set point manipulation, field support for technicians, field calibration support, and fleet/vehicle key log management.

Serve as the focal point for building operations in real-time. Run reports on trends, alarm histories and algorithms in support of building management. Oversee vendors and subcontractors, act as backup plant engineer/boiler operator and support chief engineer and project manager in daily management/operations duties. Ensure daily logs and plant rounds are kept up to date and accurate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
include the following and other duties as assigned:

• Directly communicate with management, teammates, and customers in the form of meetings, face-to-face, presentations, etc.
• Establish applicable requirements, standards, and regulations to be followed/met during the course of work performance; and ensures all parties involved are in full compliance during work performance.
• Executes scheduled and unscheduled tasks in a timely manner with a strong focus on quality.
• Solicits Request for Quotes in support of the procurement process.
• Performs maintenance on all types of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic or steam actuated equipment and systems.
• Communicate complex communication/equipment repair and/or replacement projects, intricate maintenance schedules, and work plans, serving as the point of contact for central plant workflow and control.
• Work closely with the chief engineer and project manager ensuring all records and documentation are kept up to date.
• Maintain and repair the Building Automation System (BAS) in accordance with the requirements specified by the manufacturer.
• Control systems must be maintained and operated as designed, including calibration of control sensors and calibration of actuators and devices that are part of the BAS.
• Calibrate the system during maintenance.
• Responsible for making set point adjustments as necessary and performing system backups.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Individual should have basic computer skills for mandatory training classes. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Certificates, Licenses, and/or Registrations:
Schneider Electric factory Certification.
Maryland 1st or DC 3rd engineer's license.

Education and/or Experience:
Three-year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel. Associate must be able to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.