Building Automation Specialist

6 days ago


Norfolk, Virginia, United States Old Dominion University Full time
Job Title: Building Automation Technician

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Building Automation Technician to join our team at Old Dominion University. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical expertise to efficiently manage modern "Smart Buildings" and optimize energy efficiency in campus facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical expertise to manage Smart Buildings and optimize energy efficiency
  • Work closely with the energy management team to achieve energy conservation goals
  • Develop and implement strategies to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption
  • Collaborate with maintenance shops to ensure smooth operation of HVAC systems
  • Troubleshoot and repair HVAC equipment and building automation systems
  • Commission and retro-commission buildings to ensure optimal energy performance
  • Program DDC controllers and digital management software
  • Integrate Lon Network Controllers with Niagara Java application control engine (JACE)
  • Develop and maintain knowledge of energy conservation principles and best practices

Requirements:

  • Considerable knowledge of operation, maintenance, and repair of institutional HVAC equipment
  • Considerable knowledge of commissioning/retro-commissioning procedures
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Proficient skill in the use of Microsoft Office software and database-related software
  • Basic network configuration skills
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot with proper test equipment
  • Demonstrated ability to review HVAC equipment for optimum energy strategies
  • Demonstrated ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certification in building automation/controls
  • Master's Mechanical license
  • Extensive experience in creating and updating system-level graphics for the campus BMS system
  • Extensive experience with at least five projects involving commissioning/retro-commissioning of buildings or other expertise with energy conservation techniques
  • Working experience with some type of CAD program
  • Some experience working with a computerized maintenance management system

Conditions of Employment:

Facilities Management employees are considered essential personnel and subject to working during university closings.

This is an open until filled recruitment. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate: Salary commensurate with education and experience



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