Senior HVAC Controls Specialist

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nations top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nations strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.* High school diploma or GED* At least five years of experience in commercial or institutional HVAC systems, with increasing responsibility in controls and systems integration* Valid drivers license* Class A or B HVAC license* Associate degree or higher in HVAC, engineering technology, building automation, or related field from an accredited institution of higher education* EPA Section 608 Universal Certification* Manufacturer-specific BAS certifications* Experience with HVAC networking protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks, N2, and TCP/IP* Experience leading complex HVAC projects or retro-commissioning efforts* Programming experience using graphical and script-based BAS interfaces* Ability to program, configure, and optimize DDC and BAS for campus-wide environmental control and energy management* Ability to perform advanced diagnostics on BAS communication failures, network issues, and sequence errors* Ability to analyze trend data to identify energy inefficiencies, faults, or runtime anomalies and recommend operational improvements* Ability to lead commissioning and retro-commissioning efforts, verifying control sequences and system performance* Ability to serve as the lead technician for new system integrations and campus infrastructure upgrades* Ability to collaborate with engineers and contractors to review control system designs and sequences of operations for capital projects* Ability to use CMMS to track work orders, diagnostics, and time allocations* Lift up to 50 lbs., work at heights, in tight spaces, and in varying weather conditions* Basic Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs including email and spreadsheetsFounded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nations top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nations strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act was passed in 1990 and was amended in 1998 to form the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. This law requires that certain institutions of higher education distribute to all current students and employees a copy of the required report, and to all prospective students and employees a summary of what is contained in the yearly report. The report is available on the Internet and may be downloaded and printed with Adobe Reader 5.0 or higher software.The software is free and may be downloaded from http://get.adobe.com/reader/For prospective students and employees and all others who would like to obtain a copy of the yearly report but cannot print it from the Internet, a paper copy may be obtained by contacting the University of Arkansas Office of Admissions, Department of Human Resources or University Police.The report in its entirety is available on the Internet at: #J-18808-Ljbffr