ENERGY MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN

ENERGY MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN

Posting Number: SRGV6322
Number of Vacancies: 1
Location: Edinburg, Texas
Department: Campus Facilities Operations
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Scope of Job:
To support the university's energy management program by performing complex technical journeyman level work involving the installation, operation, maintenance, modification, overhaul, troubleshooting, and/or repair of sophisticated computerized automatic, electronic, electrical, and pneumatic building automation control systems that are utilized to save energy and improve productivity by remotely scheduling, monitoring, and controlling heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment.

Description of Duties:

• Installs, monitors, and performs service on building automation systems and provides preventive maintenance on BAS panels, controllers, actuators, sensors and other equipment and related devices on campus buildings.
• Completes assigned work orders by entering proper data in computerized maintenance management system. Document all work preformed to comply with department processes and procedures.
• Documents all scheduled actions performed to comply with compliance rules, regulations, and best management practices applicable to the design, installation, and operation of HVAC, electrical, and electronic related systems that are connected to the building automation.
• Responds to deficiencies affecting BAS component power sources; communication protocols such as MODBUS, BACnet, proprietary, and Ethernet for BAS devices within a building as well as with the BAS front-end software; and hard-wired BAS connections.
• Installs, monitors and calibrates building automation components and systems.
• Utilizes laptop or computer-based building automation software, electronic instruments and tools to troubleshoot, replace, and repair building automation system components, such as sensors, actuators, valves, direct digital controls, variable frequency drives and other types of related equipment.
• Works in conjunction with facilities management, safety, and other staff personnel to ensure proper operation of HVAC equipment and controls for optimum safety, security and indoor air quality and comfort.
• Responds 24/7 to emergencies involving building automation system and controls.
• Communicates with others in order to gain an understanding of specific needs and/or provides technical advice.
• Trends energy management system and related data for troubleshooting and reporting.
• Assists other crews in the areas of controls and troubleshooting of HVAC, and equipment and components such as boilers, pumps, valves, motors, and duct heaters.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received:
Specific and general supervision as necessary from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given:
May supervise assigned staff.

Required Education:
College/vocational/technical training in electronics equipment repair or related course of study in line with an Associate’s Degree.

Preferred Education:
Associates degree in building automation, electronics, HVAC, and/or related field.

Licenses/Certifications:
As condition of employment this position requires the applicant to be authorized to operate a University-Owned Vehicle for Official University Business. Per University of Texas System Policy 157, applicants will be subject to a motor vehicle record check for their most recent thirty-six (36) month history. Out of State Drivers are required to submit a 36-month history MVR from their prior State of residence(s).

Required Experience:

• Three (3) years experience in electrical/electronic equipment/building automation/related equipment, systems analysis, maintenance, repair, or installation, or
• One (1) year of the required experience with an Associate’s degree or equivalent from a 2-year college or technical school.

Preferred Experience:
N/A

Equipment:
Knowledge and skill in the use of test equipment, meters, generators, and all equipment used in the hvac, electronics, electrical, automation controls or and fire alarm trade. Use of personal computer and standard office equipment.

Working Conditions:
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Industrial, office and educational environment. Some travel and weekend work is required. Work involves occasionally having to respond to emergencies on a 24/7 basis. Will be occasionally exposed to outside environments such as hot, dry, wet or cold.

Other:
Some work is in restricted spaces with exposure to dust. Some duties and working conditions may create bodily strain and discomfort. Duties may involve the lifting and moving of heavy objects, stooping, crawling, climbing, reaching, and other activities requiring physical exertion. Danger of falls, electrical shock and burns are hazards and condition inherent to the trade or assignment. This position will be subject to a pre-employment physical. Position requires the use of personal protective equipment in the form of safety shoes, safety glasses and protective eyewear.

Physical Capabilities: N/A
Employment Category: Full-Time
Minimum Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date: 11/07/2022
Grant Funded Position: No
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EEO Statement:
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the civil rights act of 1964, the title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

Date of Birth
Gender
*Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.

Additional Information:
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the Chief Human Resources Officer.

To apply, visit https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/36310 jeid-179f3358fdc0f044a3478969db1d085f