Medical College of Wisconsin
Building Control Systems Sr Technician
Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244
Overview
As a Senior Building Controls Technician, you will be a go-to expert for ensuring the smooth operation of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems across a diverse mix of new and aging buildings. You will be responsible for: Primary Responsibilities
Prioritize and take appropriate actions on all BAS alarms. Examples of critical system alarms are alarms associated with Bio Safety Level-3 exhaust and room pressures, IT data center cooling systems, lab exhaust, and animal housing environment. Incumbents regularly work on tasks which are varied and complex, requiring considerable discretion and independent judgment. Assist in validation of complete system functionality and troubleshoot problems with subcontractors and other trades to ensure proper operation. Assist in the loading and commissioning of all system and network-level controllers as required. Other duties related to the installing, commissioning, and servicing of building controls and facilities management systems and energy management systems, as assigned. Advise of potential difficulties or deficiencies of mechanical systems or utilities. Recommend HVAC and BAS design improvements. Diagnose and repair complex control systems malfunctions requiring extensive knowledge of a variety of electronic or digital controls systems and ability to test. Perform maintenance and precise calibration of pneumatic and direct digital control devices on multiple complex building control systems, including Digital System Controllers, Application Specific Controllers, and Programmable Logic Controllers. Make minor software and/or hardware adjustments to the BAS as required to keep system functioning efficiently and within design parameters. Modify control system schematics and ladder logic diagrams as needed. Perform routine BAS offline, override, and alarm status reports, as directed by the supervisor. Modify BAS trend log feature as required to pinpoint system deficiencies. Conduct ongoing self-study to maintain a high technical proficiency as related to the maintenance and troubleshooting of MCW's critical building systems. Recommend HVAC and BAS design improvements. Ensure energy saving initiatives are engaged, especially during off-hour shifts. Back-up the Maintenance Mechanics and perform preventative maintenance or repairs on multiple building systems. Preferred Schedule
1st or 2nd Position Requirements
Knowledge - Skills - Abilities Knowledge of safety practices, emergency procedures, operations and maintenance, risk management, planning and evaluation. Task management, coordination, and problem solving, investigation, restraint and self-defense skills. Qualifications Minimum Required Education: Associate's degree Minimum Required Experience: 7 years Prior HVAC Experience Preferred Certification/Licensure(s): Electrical, Piping, or Building Automation Systems. #LI-FL1 EEO and Commitment to Non-Discrimination
MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination. The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
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As a Senior Building Controls Technician, you will be a go-to expert for ensuring the smooth operation of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems across a diverse mix of new and aging buildings. You will be responsible for: Primary Responsibilities
Prioritize and take appropriate actions on all BAS alarms. Examples of critical system alarms are alarms associated with Bio Safety Level-3 exhaust and room pressures, IT data center cooling systems, lab exhaust, and animal housing environment. Incumbents regularly work on tasks which are varied and complex, requiring considerable discretion and independent judgment. Assist in validation of complete system functionality and troubleshoot problems with subcontractors and other trades to ensure proper operation. Assist in the loading and commissioning of all system and network-level controllers as required. Other duties related to the installing, commissioning, and servicing of building controls and facilities management systems and energy management systems, as assigned. Advise of potential difficulties or deficiencies of mechanical systems or utilities. Recommend HVAC and BAS design improvements. Diagnose and repair complex control systems malfunctions requiring extensive knowledge of a variety of electronic or digital controls systems and ability to test. Perform maintenance and precise calibration of pneumatic and direct digital control devices on multiple complex building control systems, including Digital System Controllers, Application Specific Controllers, and Programmable Logic Controllers. Make minor software and/or hardware adjustments to the BAS as required to keep system functioning efficiently and within design parameters. Modify control system schematics and ladder logic diagrams as needed. Perform routine BAS offline, override, and alarm status reports, as directed by the supervisor. Modify BAS trend log feature as required to pinpoint system deficiencies. Conduct ongoing self-study to maintain a high technical proficiency as related to the maintenance and troubleshooting of MCW's critical building systems. Recommend HVAC and BAS design improvements. Ensure energy saving initiatives are engaged, especially during off-hour shifts. Back-up the Maintenance Mechanics and perform preventative maintenance or repairs on multiple building systems. Preferred Schedule
1st or 2nd Position Requirements
Knowledge - Skills - Abilities Knowledge of safety practices, emergency procedures, operations and maintenance, risk management, planning and evaluation. Task management, coordination, and problem solving, investigation, restraint and self-defense skills. Qualifications Minimum Required Education: Associate's degree Minimum Required Experience: 7 years Prior HVAC Experience Preferred Certification/Licensure(s): Electrical, Piping, or Building Automation Systems. #LI-FL1 EEO and Commitment to Non-Discrimination
MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination. The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
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