BAS Controls Technician (Marine campus)

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The BAS Controls Technician inspects, repairs, installs, modifies, and maintains energy systems, circuits, and equipment to ensure that facility operations run smoothly and uninterrupted.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                                            

• Performs routine building inspection and takes corrective action.

• Generates scheduling and project status reports.

• Produces percentage charts and graphs showing alarm status, response time, and monthly count for all work orders and construction projects.

• Analyzes, monitors, and evaluates the operation of software.

• Operates and maintains equipment.

• Manages vendors, develops competitive bids, and provides vendor recommendations.

• Conducts regular review and continued development of a comprehensive and effective preventive maintenance program for utility plants, chilled water loop, and all associated equipment.

• Ensures the ongoing cleanliness and maintenance of mechanical rooms and storage facilities.

• Maintains records of jobs performed, departmental charge codes, and hours worked by employees.

• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                    

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent

Certification and Licensing:

Certification in relevant specialty or field

Experience:

Minimum 4 years of experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Commitment to the University’s core values.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM

Department Specific Functions

• Operate multiple building management system (BMS) front-end softwares. 

• Perform calibrations, backups, and monitoring alarms.

• Maintain and operate the BMS in the chiller plants.

• Maintain and operate the BMS controlling the sea water system supplying labs.

• Maintains and services all HVAC control system equipment and related components; includes troubleshooting of pneumatic, electronic, and digital controls.

• Perform new BMS installations including wiring, terminations, and programming as needed.

• Provide clear communication and a high level of customer service.

• Perform timely preventative maintenance and service on assigned equipment/systems, including ability to identify, solve, and prevent problems.

• Program, monitor and adjust multiple Building Management Systems (BMS).

• Interpret equipment/system output, detect errors, and take corrective action.

• Work and communicate with building end users to effectively identify and efficiently meet their requirements.

• Identify operation performance trends and recommend modifications to improve performance.

• Identify, document and report opportunities to reduce energy consumption.

• Use basic diagnostic, test equipment, interpret, and document operations-related malfunctions.

• Interpret applicable reference manuals and guides, as well as apply department procedures in the completion of assigned work.

• Understanding of procedures for setting up and operating assigned systems and/or equipment.

• Maintain familiarity with network topologies (MS/TP, TCP/IP) and operating system requirements.

• Attend assigned and identified training sessions to maintain knowledge in new BMS and technologies.

• Maintain the ongoing cleanliness and maintenance of the physical space for mechanical rooms and storage facilities for the utility plants.

• Assist in the development of efficient planning and assists Facilities Managers/Director with daily shop operations.

• Assist Facilities & Operations in addressing and handling unforeseen emergencies in normal, on-call or emergency scenarios.

• Inspection of University vehicles, tools and equipment, and reporting of any issues in a timely manner.

• Perform routine building inspection; takes corrective action; and/or reports regularly to the Director of any deficiencies or needed action in area of responsibility.

• Document and maintain records of work performed, time spent, and resources (tools, parts, consumables) used in the execution of that work.

• Coordinate activities with other trade areas, project managers, or outside contractors.

• Provide accurate estimates and complete work within the costs estimated.

• BAS Controls Technician may also assume a leadership role in specific and assigned various special projects, per departmental need.

• Prioritize and identify the appropriate resources (tools, materials, contractors, etc.) for maintenance problem resolutions.

• Manage contractors & outsourced functions if required; Must ensure University of Miami energy conservation practices are implemented and adhered to.

• Must ensure documents (time cards, work orders, etc.) are completed properly and in a timely manner.

Department Specific Qualifications                                                                

Education:

Must have/provide High School diploma or equivalent

Trade School certificate preferred

Certification and Licensing:

Niagara AX certification or Insight experience is preferred

Experience:

Must have performance and strong knowledge in the craft environment of Building Maintenance and /or Facilities Management, for at least 4 - 5 years.

Must have a minimum of 4 - 5 years of full time experience in energy control systems in a energy technician capacity.  Work experience must be related to the installation, programming and service of building electrical and direct digital control systems. 

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

Programming knowledge in a BAS environment is required.

Must have overall knowledge of Building Maintenance and/or Facilities Management of applicable system and related technical terminology, applications, features, and/or

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

A7