Energy Management Specialist; Building Automation and Controls Technician

Facilities Specialist 1 Non-Exempt

Facilities Management

Full time

Max Pay – Depends on experience: $46.50 USD Hourly

Provides routine facilities operations support for a department based on established policies and procedures.

Facilities Development and Management Central Plant seeks an Energy Management Specialist to perform work of a complex nature when operating, maintaining, and programming energy management and building automation systems.

Associate's degree and one (1) year of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

• Support Central Plants Control system and all other control systems associated with the plant.
• Monitor and adjust all systems to meet comfort levels.
• Evaluate systems for effective energy usage and conservation; make, adjust, repair, replace as needed.
• Use software and hardware in computers and microprocessors for system troubleshooting, adjustment, and repair.
• Modify existing systems and programs, troubleshooting, and maintenance for the objective of creating an optimum system of operation.
• Perform database uploads and downloads to provide DDC controllers with current programs.
• Operate and monitor computer control system equipment. Detect source and nature of system problems.
• Make adjustments to change operating parameters of the system due to emergencies, malfunctions, and change requirements or to optimize operations.
• Perform emergency corrections to neutralize alarm conditions and restore proper operation.
• Verify correct system and control sequence operations.
• May perform scheduled and unscheduled remote start and stop of equipment.
• Update air handlers' schedules upon request for air conditioning services.
• Review, modify, and implement programming changes to building automation system to ensure efficient and effective system operations and conformance with standards and guidelines.
• Calibrate, repair, and replace building automation system sensing devices to specifications.
• May dispatch trouble calls to appropriate personnel to respond to customer needs.
• Study plans, drawings, specifications, and work order requirements.
• Troubleshoot power supplies, controllers, transducers, transmitters, flow meters, sensors, actuators, and take corrective actions.
• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
• Communicate to perform the essential functions of the job.

DAYS AND

SCHEDULE:

Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm.

This position is located at the Tempe campus but will require working at other ASU Arizona campus locations based on program need.

EMS Technician I: $28.50 – $36.50 per hour. ASU offers a comprehensive benefits package with the State of Arizona.

EMS Technician II: $36.50 – $46.50 per hour. ASU offers a comprehensive benefits package with the State of Arizona.

Entry-level technician responsible for supporting the operation and maintenance of basic building control systems.

• 2+ years of experience in EMS or related mechanical/electrical systems
• High school diploma or GED; technical background preferred

Mid-level technician responsible for advanced system troubleshooting, integration of building systems, and partial project ownership.

• 5+ years of EMS experience which includes 2+ years in maintenance and diagnostics; OR Associates degree and 3+ years of EMS experience which includes 2+ years in maintenance and diagnostics.

Experience in:

• Automation system and process controls.
• Programming building automation systems and field equipment.
• Process control calibration and control actuator valve replacement.

Evidence of effective communication skills.

Working Environment:

• Work in extreme and varying temperatures, restricted movements, confined spaces (tunnels, manholes, vaults), and intense noise.
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Work off ladders to download/upload field controllers and relocate/install thermostats.
• Utilize hand tools (wire strippers, screw drivers, pliers, pliers, wrenches, volt amp meter, temperature/humidity calibrator)…