| This position provides technical support, DDC programming installation, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair for Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems, networking and Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration systems (HVAC&R). The position will develop, document and program control strategies for optimizing mechanical systems performance, prepare specifications and serve as a technical support resource for the Facilities Management Team. The position will also perform equipment startup commissioning/re-commissioning to validate and document/report that building system performance meets the design intent.
Essential Functions of Position
35% Provide operational engineering and support for Direct Digital Control (DDC), Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC&R), Building Automation and electro-mechanical systems. The position tests, maintains, calibrates, repairs, and operates DDC systems for mechanical, electrical, and fire/life safety systems to optimize system performance, maintain building comfort levels, and monitor critical alarms such as fire, mechanical/electrical equipment failure, clean rooms, critical research equipment and hazardous materials. Design dynamic graphics per technical specifications and manage the feature set of the DDC application to improve reporting and monitoring for various groups of personnel. Work with district engineering staff to develop technical solutions for their business needs.
25% Provide technical consulting for multi-platform automation systems, and building automation systems networks. Implement energy savings programming strategies in DDC (Johnson, Siemens, Honeywell, Tridium, Trane, etc.) controllers in coordination with district engineering staff. Development of procedures and policy guidelines for operational use. Assist with commissioning process.
20% Serves on the Engineering team and is responsible for preparing labor and material estimates, providing guidance, scheduling work, ordering equipment, and providing advice and instruction to technicians, trades and mechanics from the University, as well as outside vendors. Oversees vendors to maintain system integrity and keep estimated project costs within budget.
10% Assure equipment is performance tested; verifying that performance of the systems meets the requirements of the building. Design and implement various on-going commissioning strategies for multiple main stream DDC systems for use in all campus buildings.
10% Serve as a systems expert and a training resource for DDC systems. Work with building operations personnel to ensure that all required building systems and equipment training is delivered and completed.
This job may be designated as essential. The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
Work Environment:
Up to 50% of work is performed in the field including University facilities and construction/remodeling sites. Up to 50% of work is performed in a general office setting. This position may be exposed to equipment and machine areas, hot/cold areas, extreme weather conditions, tunnels and confined spaces.
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