Controls Engineer
- Employer
- Miami University
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Nov 4, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Other Business & Administrative Affairs, Facilities Management & Physical Plant
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Summary:
The position manages, plans, organizes and controls a
multi-faceted building automation system (BAS) on the Oxford,
Middletown, and Hamilton campuses containing over 300,000 control
points and 572 field panels.
The system consists of a combination of Siemens and Delta controls.
Work consists of providing direction and support of network
infrastructure, head-end software, and hardware, administering
provider service agreements where applicable, diagnosing and
repairing a system and component problems, creating and modifying
control programs, performing minor control hardware installation,
coordinates with university project managers and outside
contractors regarding system standards and sequences of operation,
and monitors/modify building sequence of operation to ensure
optimum performance and energy efficiency. The position also
oversees and coordinates the work of outside contractors. Perform
other duties as assigned.
Duties/Physical Demands:
1. Leadership-Management-Relationship with Superiors - provides
direction, focus, guidance, support, prioritization, and oversight
of a well-developed campus-wide BAS infrastructure and head-end
software program; implements new and/or enforces existing programs,
policies, processes, and procedures that result in high levels of
performance and effectiveness; keep superior informed; be
responsive to directives from superiors; support the unit,
departmental, and institutional goals
2. Daily Management – ensures BAS and individual work stations are
functioning properly; coordinates device level diagnosis and repair
with applicable trade shops; coordinates specific control needs
with the campus community; develops reports on BAS alarms and
performance of building systems; administers service agreements
with providers where applicable
3. Energy Efficiency Optimization Function - develops methods,
practices, and metrics to monitor and modify building system
sequences of operation to ensure optimum performance and energy
efficiency; recommends capital projects, new processes, and any
other concepts increasing campus energy efficiency and reducing
campus utility consumption; coordinate efforts with other
organizational units
4. Technical Support and Guidance - provides supervisors and
service technicians with technical support and guidance relative to
utilizing the BAS as a diagnostic tool
5. Contractor Oversight - performs contract administration and
hiring of outside contractors; inspects work in progress and upon
completion to ensure quality control
6. Long-Range Planning – coordinates with IT Services relative to
long-range networking and hardware infrastructure needs; supports
and provides direction to project managers relative to standardized
equipment, installation practices, and sequence deliverables;
develop recommendations to the department for long and short-range
plans supporting industry shifts in BAS technology
7. Record-Keeping Function – Develops policies and work practices
that result in accurate drawings and sequence of operation for
building systems
8. Implement Technology - responsible for the application of
technology to the BAS operation; keeps abreast of industry trends
and recommends mature technology when beneficial to the
campus
9. Retro-Commissioning – Responsible for maintaining and developing
new processes to support an HVAC/controls retro-commissioning
team.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education/Experience – bachelor’s degree in a related field plus a minimum of 5 years full-time experience installing, maintaining, and/or operating a complex building automation system preferred; or related associate’s degree plus a minimum of 8 years full-time experience installing, maintaining, and/or operating a complex building automation system; or a minimum of 10 years full-time verifiable experience installing, maintaining, and/or operating a complex building automation system.
Desired Qualifications:
Preferred qualifications include experience and knowledge of Siemens & Delta Building Automation Systems and programming language, HVAC new construction commissioning and recommissioning, and experience with BACNet protocol.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1. Specific Knowledge – thorough knowledge of network
infrastructure, control processes and hardware, and BAS software
and integration; working knowledge of facility systems, including
electrical devices and systems, air-conditioning, heating,
ventilation, computerized temperature control systems, chillers,
boilers, energy management, fan systems, and pumping systems.
2. Technical Understanding - the ability to read, interpret, and
understand drawings, specifications, sequences of operation,
control drawings, and other technical data; create and modify
existing programs in a Siemens Apogee system
3. Attention to Detail - Ability to maintain detailed and complete
records of system alterations, maintenance, and repair activities,
and perform notifications of complete or partial system
outages
4. Communication Skills - ability to communicate effectively, both
verbally and in writing, to a wide range of persons
5. Customer Service Skills – thorough understanding of modern
customer service theories, practices, and methods
6. Managerial Complexity – must be able to successfully handle
multiple tasks at once, and be able to determine appropriate
priorities; must be able to make independent interpretations and
make appropriate decisions that are in the best interest of the
organization and that are consistent with the objectives of
upper-management
7. Computer Skills – must be proficient in the use of business
application software, including a word processor, spreadsheet, and
database programs; must be experienced in the use of a computerized
maintenance management software program
Diversity Statement:
Miami University is committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all.
For more information on Miami University’s diversity initiatives, please visit the Office of Institutional Diversity & Inclusion webpage. For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.
EO/AA Statement/Clery Act:
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination, and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, an email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at (513) 529-2223.
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Benefits Eligible:
Yes
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