HVAC Automation Controls Technician

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Under the direct supervision of the Facilities Engineering Manager or designee, responsible for operation and maintenance of WVUH facilities' HVAC control systems and components. Leads trouble-shooting and repair efforts on commercial grade heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and multi-zone systems that incorporate pneumatic, electronic, and/or programmable logic controls. Creates drawings or plans for HVAC modifications, and leads the installation of components that require controls programming and linkage to the WVUH central control system(s).

Performs work in the operation, inspection, testing, servicing, and maintenance of mechanical, pneumatic, electronic, and direct digital controls (DDC) for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and related building systems to ensure reliable, safe, and efficient operations. Responsible for the coordination of all applicable maintenance and repair work practices, quality standards, policies and procedures to assure maximum efficiency on hospital building systems and equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High school diploma or GED equivalent

2. Completion of training beyond high school (i.e., technical school, apprenticeship, trade schools or college)

3. Valid Driver's License - must be maintained during employment period.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Five (5) years of experience installing and/or repairing commercial and/or industrial HVAC systems

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) from the International Society of Automation (ISA)

2. Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Equipment Certification

EXPERIENCE:

1. Two (2) years of experience operating, maintaining, and repairing Building Automation Systems.

2. BACnet and/or Lon Works protocol experience.

3. Experience working with Siemens, Automated Logic, Johnson Controls, Trane, and Reliable control systems

CORE

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Provides engineering field support and expertise for BAS used in the daily operation and control of facility HVAC system to insure safe, reliable, and energy efficient operations and maintenance for all BAS installed campus wide.

2. Responsible for maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting and repairing of building automation systems, HVAC systems, and related equipment and systems.

3. Works with project managers, engineers and other technicians to provide installation, programming and commissioning of automation and controls systems.

4. Assures all repairs are cost effective by evaluating the options available, considering total cost of repairs and taking action appropriately.

5. Interprets as-built building blueprints and recommends system modifications for remodel projects in accordance with applicable regulations.

6. Programs BAS databases and sequences of operation, monitors, troubleshoots and tunes control systems resulting in optimized building equipment operation, energy utilization, indoor air quality and comfort. Modifies programming and graphics as necessary. Diagnoses, troubleshoots and resolves software issues on installed Building Automation and Energy Management Systems.

7. Performs DDC controls troubleshooting and optimization of systems.

8. Performs software preventative maintenance on installed Building Automation and Energy Management Systems. This includes implementing software patches and updating antivirus solutions, database back-ups, control system analysis, network analysis, and equipment controls performance testing.

9. Provides technical solutions and support for data collection, analysis, dash boarding and other support to Maintenance, Metering, and other utilities. Maintains and improves systems and processes to increase throughput and efficiency.

10. Performs software only and software/hardware upgrades to building automation systems.

11. Coordinates and supports all software related functions including 3rd party vendor integrations.

12. Evaluates quality of work performed be Facilities Engineering Technicians, addresses deficiencies in a timely manner

13. Supports the sustainability program goals for energy savings through the ongoing maintenance, operation, and optimization of the building automation systems and building performance analytics.

14. Assists maintenance technicians in the installation, repair and replacement of various HVAC components or systems.

15. Develops reporting and maintains daily documentation…