Building Automation Systems Specialist

1 day ago


Austin, Texas, United States TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Building Automation Systems Specialist to join our team at the Texas Department of Public Safety. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for performing advanced work on Direct Digital Controls (DDC) / HVAC building management systems and maintaining Building Automation Systems (BAS) Service Agreements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform technical, training, research, planning, policy, program assessment, and administrative activities related to DDC / HVAC systems.
  • Repair and replace control hardware such as digital controller panels, application-specific controllers, temperature and pressure sensors, transducers, transmitters, relays, motor starters, and DDC.
  • Provide network support for Statewide HVAC systems by loading and configuring various controls software applications and device drivers; design or edit user interface.
  • Develop and maintain Building Automation Systems Service Agreement.
  • Perform preventative maintenance and calibration of temperature and pressure sensors, analog output devices, and special laboratory systems.
  • Plan and install small-scale, in-house projects for building control systems; order parts and materials to complete projects and work.
  • May deliver supplies to regions and assist HVAC technicians and electricians with projects.
  • Collaborate in the planning, development, implementation, analysis, and documentation of an agency Direct Digital Control systems program.
  • Collaborate with and train program staff and contractors in determining trends and resolving technical problems.
  • Recommission entire building control systems to document and correct all deficiencies and optimize the efficiency of HVAC systems.
  • May develop policy and procedure manuals for DDC HVAC controls systems.
  • Manage Building Automation Service Agreements.
  • Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
  • Graduation from an accredited trade school, community college, or 4-year University with an emphasis in Direct Digital Controls/HVAC or related field.
  • Minimum six (6) years of extensive experience with DDC HVAC Systems Controls.
  • Certifications with Siemens, Alerton, UR View, and Johnson Controls software/hardware is preferred.
  • Must possess a valid driver license from state of residence.
  • Working knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly assimilate information related to TXDPS, State and Federal regulations, legislation, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and appropriate levels of proficiency with utilized software and systems (e.g. CAPPS, SharePoint, BAS Systems) and be able to learn new software/systems.
  • Skill in utilizing Johnson Controls Metasys Extended Architecture, Alerton, UR View, and Siemens Apogee software/hardware.
  • Must demonstrate an ability to exercise poise, tact, diplomacy, and an ability to establish and maintain positive, working/professional relationships with internal/external customers.
  • Must demonstrate DPS' core values: Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Teamwork.
  • Must be organized, flexible, and able to effectively prioritize in a multi-demand and constantly changing environment; able to meet multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, timeliness, or professionalism.
  • Must be able to construct and deliver clear, concise, and professional presentations and/or communications to a variety of audiences and/or individuals.
  • Must demonstrate an ability to quickly and efficiently access relevant information and be able to utilize and/or present research and conclusions in a clear and concise manner.
  • Must demonstrate an ability to examine data/information, discern variations/similarities, and be able to identify trends, relationships, and causal factors, as well as grasp issues, draw accurate conclusions, and solve problems.
  • Must demonstrate an ability to responsibly handle sensitive and confidential information and situations and adhere to applicable laws/statutes/policies related to access, maintenance, and dissemination of information.
  • Must be able to work in a safe manner at all times, avoiding shortcuts that have potential adverse results/risks, and must be able to comply with safety standards and best practices.
  • Travel statewide as needed.
Physical and/or Environmental Demands

The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Environment: Office/Indoors and/or Outdoors and/or Vehicle;

Ambulatory skills, e.g. stand, walk, sit, reach, climb, balance, kneel, crouch;

Hand-eye coordination and arm/hand/finger dexterity;

Ability to speak, hear, smell/olfactory, and exercise visual acuity;

Ability to transfer weights of up to one hundred (100) pounds anticipated for this position;

Driving requirements: Extensive(up to 50%).



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