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Controls Technician

Employer
Johns Hopkins University
Location
Maryland, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Oct 27, 2020

General Summary/Purpose

The Controls Technician is primarily responsible for the integrity of the building automation system programs, database, and networked equipment. This includes maintaining digital O&M manuals, equipment records, history, inventory of critical parts and original equipment manufacturer technical data to support maintenance and repairs. The Controls Technician will also engage in extensive training with controls vendors and support the Environmental Systems Specialist, to maintain the details of the HVAC systems and controls in our buildings. This position reports to the Engineering & Energy Manager.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Lead in automated system troubleshooting and repair of system controls and field devices.

  • Monitorthe building automation system to optimize performance and energy conservation.
  • Confirm field controller software backups, add and remove graphics, and modify graphics pages.
  • Develop and program building operating schedules and implement plans for energy efficient facilities operations, address deviations from normal conditions. Identify metrics and trends for benchmarking with peer organizations and modification of building mechanical system operating parameters.
  • Modify programs and database to add/remove equipment, develop and modify sequence of operations, control strategies, adjust set points and alarm points, and identify special requirements for monitoring technical facilities.
  • Conduct analysis of data, analyze trends, prepare reports, and recommend changes to improve performance. Prepare scope, schedule and budget for any recommendations
  • Ability to calibrate sensors and/or replace/troubleshoot DDC devices as well as pneumatic controls.
  • Participates in the design review process (internally and externally developed) to ensure equipment standardization and incorporation into the building automation system.
  • Ensure close-out documentation (as-built drawings, sequences of operations, single line diagrams, point lists) for all new equipment on new construction and renewal projects, have been properly documented and entered into Direct Digital Control (DDC).
  • Knowledge of energy efficiency, conservation and renewable energy opportunities and applications.
  • Conduct training for in-house staff on the building automation system. Respond to emergency situations and requests for information or assistance after normal working hours.
  • Monitors and analyzes energy consumption and costs in buildings and utility plants to identify energy reduction opportunities
  • Assist the Energy & Engineering Manager in the development and implementation of fiscal strategy for achieving departmental goals.
  • Assist in identifying capital renewal projects on a fiscal year basis within a limited capital budget.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, BOCA, State and Federal regulations, and JHU safety standards for all work occurring in School of Public Health buildings.
  • On-call at times and is expected to either physically or verbally respond to emergencies, depending upon the scope of the problem.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications(Required)

  • High School Diploma/GED required.
  • A minimum of three (3) years’ experience with major building mechanical systems, notably HVAC, Building Automation (BAS), and Energy Management systems.
  • Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related field preferred. Certified Energy Manager (AEE), LEED AP (USGBC), and Professional engineering license are desirable.
  • A strong background of both design and field experience with major building mechanical systems including laboratory spaces; experience in commissioning HVAC systems and/or BAS systems initiatives and project management experience preferable.


Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Must haveknowledge of all phases of academic and commercial building design, construction, and maintenance, with a strong background in mechanical and electrical equipment and HVAC systems, including energy management and building automation systems.
  • An understanding of federal, state, and local environmental rules, regulations, and building codes desired.
  • Ability to perform complex data analysis using spreadsheets.
  • Experience with a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and electronic time tracking system preferred.
  • General knowledge of project management.
  • Perform work within reasonable lengths of time as measured against industry or engineered standards.
  • Ability to prioritize task.
  • Must be able to remain stationary for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to operate a computer and other equipment on a frequent basis.
  • Ability to frequently communicate with coworkers.
  • Ability to move about the office and campus.
  • Ability to lift objects up to 50lbs.

Classified Title: HVAC Technician
Working Title: Controls Technician ​​​​​
Role/Level/Range: ATO 37.5/02/OF
Starting Hourly Pay Rate Range:Commensurate with Experience
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00a - 4:30 pm / 37.50 hrs per week
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location:05-MD:School of Public Health
Department name: 10001054-Maintenance
Personnel area: School of Public Health

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office atjhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.

The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.

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School of Public Health - East Baltimore Campus


The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.

The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.

EEO is the Law
Learn more:
https://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
Important legal information
http://hrnt.jhu.edu/legal.cfm

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