Building Automation Systems Engineer

St. Jude's Facilities Operations and Maintenance department is looking for a Building Automation Systems Engineer, with a focus on HVAC and lighting.
This role would work out of our Controls Shop, which maintains and manages building automation systems (HVAC, Lighting, Alarms, etc.)

Main objectives for this role include:

•Lead implementation of Alarm Rationalization tool

•Lead implementation of FPi alternate (OpenBlue, SkySpark, etc)

•Lead scope development for in-house controls projects

•Source bids and proposals

•Lead Controls Optimization Projects

•Develop controls system standards - Metasys, Lutron, Fpi

•Develop Controls design standards for new construction

•Analyze existing systems and develop upgrade recommendations and roadmap

•Procure controls spare parts and maintain inventory

Key duties for this job include:
- Performs functional requirements of System Engineer, Maintenance Manager/Technician, Maintenance Supervisor, Training Program Manger/Instructor, and Building Automation Systems Expert for changes, modifications and upgrades to the Master Plan.
- Assists Utilities and Facilities Managers in achieving department goals by maintaining the campus building automation systems in peak operational condition.
- Plans, coordinates and supervises designated Utility Operations and Facilities Maintenance personnel to accomplish required monitoring, operations and maintenance of building automation systems.
- Ensures all building automation system monitoring, operations and maintenance complies with policies and procedures, federal, state and local regulatory agency requirements.
- Promotes a work environment that is conducive to excellence, professionalism and teamwork at all levels.
- Acts on all problems, emergencies and other matters affecting the building automation systems, and suspends activities when undue risk to health, safety, or the environment is identified.
- Trains Utility System Operators and Facility Maintenance personnel on proper monitoring, operation and maintenance of the Metasys Building Automation System.
- Maintains effective automation systems Energy Management and Conservation programs, including oversight of program performance and reporting.
- Reviews designs and performs project management responsibilities for building automation systems modifications, additions, and expansions.

Minimum Education and Experience:
•  High School Diploma with thirteen years of experience in building automation systems operation and maintenance.
•  Associates Degree in related field and ten years experience with building automation systems operation and maintenance, or equivalent experience,
•  Bachelor's Degree in related field and five years experience with building automation systems operation and maintenance, or equivalent experience. Key duties for this job include:
•  Performs functional requirements of System Engineer, Maintenance Manager/Technician, Maintenance Supervisor, Training Program Manger/Instructor, and Building Automation Systems Expert for changes, modifications and upgrades to the Master Plan.
•  Assists Utilities and Facilities Managers in achieving department goals by maintaining the campus building automation systems in peak operational condition.
•  Plans, coordinates and supervises designated Utility Operations and Facilities Maintenance personnel to accomplish required monitoring, operations and maintenance of building automation systems.
•  Ensures all building automation system monitoring, operations and maintenance complies with policies and procedures, federal, state and local regulatory agency requirements.
•  Promotes a work environment that is conducive to excellence, professionalism and teamwork at all levels.
•  Acts on all problems, emergencies and other matters affecting the building automation systems, and suspends activities when undue risk to health, safety, or the environment is identified.
•  Trains Utility System Operators and Facility Maintenance personnel on proper monitoring, operation and maintenance of the Metasys Building Automation System.
•  Maintains effective automation systems Energy Management and Conservation programs, including oversight of program performance and reporting.
•  Reviews designs and performs project management responsibilities for building automation systems modifications, additions, and expansions. Full List of Responsibilities:
•  Administrative Responsibilities: Responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of all building automation systems. Keeps the Utilities and Facilities Managers informed of abnormal conditions. Coordinates with Hospital contractor FOM management and facility supervisors to ensure that building automation systems problems are expeditiously reported system configurations for troubleshooting and maintenance are properly established and work is performed in a manner to achieve the highest possible quality standards and customer satisfaction. Ensures that FOM personnel working on campus systems understand and follow all requirements of FOM departmental policies and operating/maintenance procedures relating to building automation systems placing particular emphasis on compliance with conduct of operations requirements. Ensures that work being performed by FOM contractors or Hospital employees is performed in a safe manner and work is stopped when unsafe conditions are detected or reported. Notifies the Utilities and appropriate Facility Manager as soon as possible following any stop-work order. Develops and maintains building automation systems to support Energy Management and Conservation programs that minimize energy costs while satisfying all campus energy requirements. Meets with the Utilities and Facilities Managers routinely to report building automation systems conditions discuss work status and abnormal conditions and assist in the development of the Plan of the Day. Assists in the development of operating and maintenance policies and procedures as directed by the Utilities Manager. Recommends building automation systems and equipment modifications and replacements to the Utilities and Facilities Managers including information regarding projected operating and maintenance costs. Periodically reviews applicable logs to identify deficiencies and negative trends. Initiates corrective action as needed. Approves all orders for building automation systems materials tools and equipment. Responds to all facility emergencies. Assists the Utilities and Facilities Managers as required.
•  Provides Oversight of all Building Automation Systems Operations and Maintenance Activities: Acts as liaison to Hospital contractor FOM personnel and building tenants to minimize the impact of scheduled service disruptions. Maintains thorough technical knowledge of all building automation systems. Develops preventive maintenance procedures for all building automation systems. Recommends changes to existing maintenance procedures to provide high quality cost-effective maintenance of building automation systems. Supports the Utilities and Facilities Managers to ensure that Conduct of Operations (COOP) standards are met and that all building automation systems operations and maintenance activities are conducted in compliance with applicable policies procedures and regulatory and safety requirements.
•  Manages and Supervises all Building Automation System Maintenance Activities: Coordinates and schedules all Building Automation System operational tests inspections and maintenance activities by Hospital and Contractor personnel. Supervises designated Utilities Operations and Facilities Maintenance support personnel in coordination with their respective Utilities and Facilities Managers to accomplish required operational tests inspections and maintenance activities. Reviews coordinates and evaluates all building automation system maintenance construction and renovation contracts for proprietary systems installed at St. Jude. Directly responsible for oversight of building automation system maintenance activities to ensure all work is accomplished in accordance with the contract specifications and hospital safety requirements. Performs Quality Control/Quality Assurance inspections of building automation system maintenance work performed by Utilities Operations and Facilities support personnel to ensure appropriate standards are maintained
•  Utilizes the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to accomplish departmental objectives: Continually evaluates building automation systems CMMS effectiveness. Conducts periodic audits and reviews to ensure the maintenance requirements for all building automation system components are properly entered and scheduled in the CMMS and that the CMMS is being utilized to its full potential. Reviews and approves all changes to building automation systems maintenance requirements prior to entry into the CMMS. Ensures that at least 90% of scheduled building automation systems preventive maintenance and 95% of the building automation systems critical work orders are completed on time. Ensures that building automation systems trouble calls corrective maintenance and project work orders are properly entered into the CMMS including completed work.
•  Performs Project Management Responsibilities: Manages building automation system modifications additions and expansions including design and construction oversight of new systems. Coordinates with design firms to ensure campus needs are communicated and realized in conceptual and schematic planning . click apply for full job details