HVAC Building Automation Engineering Specialist

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Posted: 14-Mar-24

Location: Iowa City, Iowa

Salary: 85,000.00 - 105,000.00

Categories:

Facilities//Maintenance/Trades
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 24001557_1710250602

Position Summary:

Coordinate, direct and assist with the management of HVAC systems for University Housing & Dining Residence and Dining Halls. Work includes construction project development, maintenance repair coordination, troubleshooting of building equipment and systems as well as communicating information regarding the effects of project and repair work to stakeholders. Establish effective HVAC training for staff. Ensure occupant and employee safety in all facilities listed. Analyze, program, and optimize Housing Niagara based Building Automation Systems (BAS). This position may also be responsible for providing supervision and leadership to staff.

Specific Job Duties and Tasks:

• Analyze current systems to maximize efficiency and customer comfort.
• Assist in management of contractors and project work on all HVAC/BAS Systems
• Commission and retro-commission all BAS systems to ensure proper operation and safeties are maintained.
• Develop and schedule work related to the energy efficiency improvements in new and existing systems.
• Excellent written and verbal skills are needed to effectively communicate with contractors, staff, engineers, and stake holders to make sure all needs are met.
• Coordinate, conduct budget/cost estimating, direct, and inspect contractor and construction project work related to BAS.
• Ensures time, resources, energy, learning opportunities, and actions are focused on priorities important to the changing workplace.
• Participates in developing a variety of effective ways to deal with service challenges.

For a detailed job description, please email Alexander Alfaro at [email protected]

About the Division of Student Life:

The Division of Student Life is comprised of staff that embrace new ideas and thoughts, works together to keep our students safe, and provides them with life-changing experiences. The Division of Student Life includes 15 departments that span from Recreation Services to the Office of Leadership, Service and Civic Engagement and everything in between. We believe in working together as one team to achieve our mission: fostering student success by creating and promoting inclusive educationally purposeful services and activities within and beyond the classroom.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the position or an equivalent combination of education and experience related to facilities management of BAS systems and energy efficiency initiatives.
• Demonstrated professional experience (typically 3 - 5 years) programming and maintaining complex integrated enterprise level BAS systems.
• Vast AHU experience in design, operation, and maintenance.
• Adaptive thinking to problem solve during stressful and time sensitive service related issues.
• Ability to work in field and office with a variety of stakeholders from building occupant to engineering design staff.
• Commitment to and alignment with the values of the Division of Student Life, including a demonstrated commitment to promoting a welcoming and respectful environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Extensive knowledge in airflow, hydraulics, and thermal dynamics in relation to BAS systems.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Niagara N4 and AX licensed programmer.
• Certification in Refrigeration.
• Experience working with chillers or similar equipment.
• Ability to conduct regular staff training and development to provide increased institutional knowledge and provide a higher level of service for our customers.
• Prior supervisory experience or experience leading staff in a positive team focused atmosphere.
• Ability to pass and maintain university fleet safety standards.

Application Details:
In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions or additional information, please contact Alexander Alfaro at [email protected]

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

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About University of Iowa
With over 31,000 students, the University of Iowa is one of the nation's top public research universities, a member of the Big Ten conference and the Association of American Universities. The University of Iowa is composed of eleven colleges and is known around the world for its balanced commitment to the arts, sciences, and humanities. It is home to one of the nation's largest academic medical centers and the pioneering Iowa Writers' Workshop. The University of Iowa promotes work/life integration and is located in the casual yet cosmopolitan environment of Iowa City, widely recognized as one of the country's most livable communities.
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