Building Automation Systems Specialist

1 day ago

Nashville, Tennessee, United States Vanderbilt University Full time
About the Job:

As a Controls Specialist at Vanderbilt University, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe, effective, and energy-efficient operation of building control, fire, security, and access control systems. This position is part of the Vanderbilt University Maintenance and Operations (VUMO) team and reports directly to the Controls Specialist Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Commission, retro-commission, test, maintain, modify, repair, and record-keep building control systems.
  • Utilize knowledge of pneumatic, electric, electronics, direct digital control, airflow, hydronics, refrigeration theory, control strategies, fire alarm systems, security systems, access control systems, emergency/egress/lighting, card readers, and sprinkler monitor panels.
  • Work with Campus Planning and Construction during new project and renovation design, vendor commissioning, and Vanderbilt University acceptance to ensure controls, fire, security, and access control systems meet or exceed Vanderbilt specifications for performance, efficiency, and code compliance.
  • Collaborate with Zone Groups and Chilled Water Distribution Group to troubleshoot control systems which control chillers, AHU's, boilers, hot water converters, cooling towers, etc.
  • Analyze, diagnose, and repair direct digital control systems.
  • Perform preventative maintenance, site surveys, replacement, and modifications as needed to ensure maximum energy efficiency.
  • Prepare for on-site installation and repairs by examining building layout, anticipating difficulties, gathering materials, and coordinating on-site work.
  • Use a variety of hand tools, interpreting control drawings, plans, and specifications, to mount, assemble, test, and program the system.
  • Complete reports daily to ensure accurate record management of labor, material, and cost.
  • Research and recommend repair components and test equipment to assist management in calculating costs of repairs and upgrades.
  • Gather building HVAC and mechanical field data to facilitate analysis of HVAC performance.
  • Assist others as requested to help troubleshoot HVAC equipment to limit equipment downtime and resolve complaints and other problems related to campus HVAC equipment.
  • Provide sketches of field changes and discrepancies for engineering corrections and drawings.
  • Provide mentorship to other team members on complex building control, fire alarm, security, and access control systems and strategies.
  • Conduct extensive self-study to improve and maintain technical proficiency in building control systems and products.
Requirements:
  • A High school diploma or GED is necessary.
  • Bachelor's degree is preferred.
  • 4 years electronics/instrumentation work experience in all phases of pneumatic and DDC instrumentation, control systems, security systems, fire systems, access control systems, and building automation systems is necessary.
  • Knowledge and experience with Johnson Controls and Automated Logic systems is preferred.
  • Valid Tennessee driver's license is necessary.
About Vanderbilt University:
Vanderbilt University is a community of talented and diverse staff & faculty. At Vanderbilt, our work - regardless of title or role - is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and arboretum dating back to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud to have been named as one of "America's Best Large Employers" as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by Forbes for several years running. We welcome those who are interested in learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster, and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice through:
  • Working and growing together as a community of communities... we are One Vanderbilt.
  • Providing a work environment where every staff and faculty member can be their authentic and best self, while providing the resources and opportunities to learn and grow.
  • Encouraging development, collaboration, and partnership both internally and externally while fostering the value that every member of the Vanderbilt community can lead and grow regardless of title or position.

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