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Lead Controls Technician

Job Details

Vacancy Open to:

All Candidates

Employment Type:

Permanent - Full-time

Hours per week:

40

Months per year:

12

Position Number:

009516

NC Salary Grade Equivalency:

76

Classification Title:

Engineer - Journey

Working Title:

Lead Controls Technician

Salary Range:

$68,103- $80,000

Anticipate Hiring Range:

$68,103- $80,000

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Division:

Business Affairs

Department:

Facilities Management (Adm)

Work Unit:

Engineering Services

Work Schedule:

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Monday – Friday

Primary Purpose of Position:

Performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and service on campus Building Automation Systems. Verify systems are worked as designed. Supervision and coordination of work with internal and external personnel. Self motivated to complete tasks, identify BAS and HVAC issues and bring to resolution with little to no supervision. Support the BAS Manager as needed.

Minimum Education/Experience:

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in the engineering discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience Some positions may require licensure by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

University Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in the engineering discipline related to the area of assignment and four years engineering experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Some positions may require licensure by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

Essential Job Duties:

1. Assist with maintaining and being responsible for the operation, maintenance and programming of UNC Charlotte’s Facilities Management (FM) Building Automation System (BAS).2. Work in hot/cold environments when required, and navigate in and around mechanical rooms and large commercial equipment while performing preventative maintenance, service and troubleshooting.3. Work from ladders in various office, lab, and mechanical room environments in a safe and professional manner.4. Verify that all control-point wiring has been correctly installed and terminated, sensors have been calibrated, and field devices operate correctly.5. Use the appropriate test devices to troubleshoot and repair pneumatic, electrical and electronic control systems.6. Check accuracy and calibrate all system components, and install and calibrate new or replacement devices and reprograms per manufacturer’s specifications. Actions to resolve such issues may require reprogramming the BAS to achieve maximum energy savings, installing, updating and changing night setback schedules and the operation of HVAC systems, or monitoring a variety of points of the variable speed drives (e.g. amps, airflow, and motor speeds).7. Use controls experience/background to develop and program system configuration parameters of one or more the following control lines:a.) Schneider Electric BACnet and Lon MicroNet and unitary controllers via WorkPlace Tech configuration software.
b.) Johnson Controls N2, BACnet/IP, TCP/IP, LonTalk, SQL Server, Modbus, LAN and WAN communication protocols via HVACPro Software.Use secondary knowledge in the following controls systems:
c.) Honeywell Spyder, Silk, and Stryker controllers via WEBs configuration software.
d.) Allerton VLC series and VAV series controllers via Alerton Envision BACTalk software.8. Assist the BAS Manager in the management of contracted vendors including the installation of all BAS equipment. 9. Create and/or verify all HVAC systems point databases and all programming for all the systems for new building or retrofit systems.10. Complete the programming, loading, device verification, and commissioning of all system controllers for programming required for energy efficient retrofits on the UNC Charlotte campus.11. Contribute to accurate project as-built and commissioning documentation.12. Utilize advanced working knowledge and understanding of control sequences of operations, mechanical/electrical engineering fundamentals, air and water system designs, chilled water plant, steam and heating hot water system operation, fan and pump curves, airflow hoods, ultrasonic flow meters and variable frequency motor drives needed for the day-to-day analysis and verification of correct and efficient building BAS operations.13. Provide clear communication for successful performance of the UNC Charlotte BAS using effective oral, written and interpersonal skills, and address contentious technical issues in an expedient and professional manner.

Other Work Responsibilities:

1. Troubleshoot and resolve minimal programming and sequence of operations situations for all HVAC mechanical systems configurations.2. Troubleshoot, diagnose, test, analyze, replace, repair, and maintain HVAC equipment including chilled water systems, boilers, VAVs, Controls, RTU’s, compressors, condensers, fans, valves, among others in buildings throughout a higher education environment/campus.3. Keep up with the latest and emerging technologies, and stay abreast of state and national energy and policy trends to contribute recommendations when needed.4. Apply detailed knowledge of BAS system integration software.5. Configure all PC laptops, user interfaces, data servers, IP Networking devices, protocols, routers, switches, and data storage devices for secure access to the UNC Charlotte BAS.6. Develop liaisons with the client organizations to continually monitor and respond to their reporting requirements.7. Assis with the coordination and installation of all new UNC Charlotte BAS network drops. Register all mac/IP addresses for all BAS Network Access Controllers (NACs), System Controllers, Power and Flow Meters and all BAS monitoring equipment with the Facilities Information Systems department.8. Utilize and participate in the continued development of the UNC Charlotte BAS Systems design, programming, graphic displays, and operational verification standards.9. Perform other duties as assigned and/or delegated to support all operations.

Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

1. Five years’ BAS technician experience working at a controls contractor, manufacturer and/or service provider.2. Experience with Tridium.3. Technical experience with LonWorks, BACnet and Modbus.4. Direct knowledge and work experience with one or more major BAS brands.5. Basic computer networking proficiency, especially with LANs, Hubs, Routers, etc.6. Strong communication and writing skills.7. Working knowledge of HVAC system operation and sequences.8. Some experience with troubleshooting pneumatic devices (valves and actuators).

Necessary Licenses or Certifications:

Some positions may require licensure by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

Work Location:

FM - Engineering Services

Posting date:

07/22/2021

Closing date:

08/22/2021

Proposed Hire Date:

09/30/2021

Special Notes to Applicants:

Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application.

* These documents are used to evaluate your written communication skills as well as supporting documents of your knowledge, skills, abilities, education and professional experience.

Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application.

* Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section.

If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).

* Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from consideration, but it may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, abilities, education and experience.

Organization

About Us

UNC Charlotte is North Carolina's urban research university. It leverages its location in the state's largest city to offer internationally competitive programs of research and creative activity, exemplary undergraduate, graduate and professional programs, and a focused set of community engagement initiatives. UNC Charlotte maintains a particular commitment to addressing the cultural, economic, educational, environmental, health, and social needs of the greater Charlotte region. 

Located in the state’s largest metropolitan area, UNC Charlotte is among the fastest growing universities in the UNC System.  A large public university with a small college feel, UNC Charlotte’s 1,000-acre campus is the home away from home for more than 29,000 students.  The University offers internationally competitive research and creative activity opportunities and exemplary undergraduate, graduate and professional programs coupled with a focused set of community engagement initiatives that enrich the region’s quality of life.

In fulfilling our mission, we envision a University that promises:

  • An accessible and affordable quality education that equips students with intellectual and professional skills, ethical principles, and an international perspective.
  • A strong foundation in liberal arts and opportunities for experiential education to enhance students’ personal and professional growth.
  • A robust intellectual environment that values social and cultural diversity, free expression, collegiality, integrity, and mutual respect.
  • A safe, diverse, team-oriented, ethically responsible, and respectful workplace environment that develops the professional capacities of our faculty and staff.

To achieve a leadership position in higher education, we will:

  • Rigorously assess our progress toward our institutional, academic, and administrative plans using benchmarks appropriate to the goals articulated by our programs and in our plans.
  • Serve as faithful stewards of the public and private resources entrusted to us and provide effective and efficient administrative services that exceed the expectations of our diverse constituencies.
  • Create meaningful collaborations among university, business, and community leaders to address issues and opportunities of the region.
  • Develop an infrastructure that makes learning accessible to those on campus and in our community and supports the scholarly activities of the faculty.
  • Pursue opportunities to enhance personal wellness through artistic, athletic, or recreational activities.
  • Operate an attractive, environmentally responsible and sustainable campus integrated with the retail and residential neighborhoods that surround us.

Dual Career

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is committed to the recruitment and retention of highly qualified and productive faculty, administrators, and other professional staff members. We recognize that career decisions are influenced by family considerations.  For up to one year from the date of an employee’s relocation to Charlotte, the University will assist the employee’s  spouse or domestic partner with efforts to find employment within the University and/or within the surrounding area.

Diversity at UNC Charlotte

UNC Charlotte is committed to cultivating diversity and inclusion throughout the campus. Our campus community is comprised of people who represent the wide breadth of gender identities, sexualities, races and ethnicities, faith traditions, nationalities, and other social groups and backgrounds.  All of these identities and experiences enrich the University as a whole.  UNC Charlotte strives to celebrate and leverage the benefits of this diversity, and to sustain an inclusive and welcoming environment for all students, faculty, and staff.

To learn more about plans, programs, resources and news and events relating to diversity and inclusion at UNC Charlotte please use the following link: https://diversity.uncc.edu/

To access the full text of the UNC Charlotte Plan for Campus Diversity, Access and Inclusion please use the following link: https://diversity.uncc.edu/sites/diversity.uncc.edu/files/media/Campus%20Plan%20for%20Diversity%2C%20Access%2C%20and%20Inclusion%202016.pdf

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Overview of the UNC Charlotte Plan for Campus Diversity, Access and Inclusion.

The goal of quality education for all at UNC Charlotte is the foundation for our Diversity Plan.  At its fullest potential, higher education allows students to interact with people from different backgrounds and to engage a range of ideas and perspectives.  This educational experience cultivates the skills that graduates will need to function adeptly in a global society.  

As North Carolina and the Charlotte region undergo rapid population growth and demographic change, UNC Charlotte must respond to the needs of a more diverse student population. It is imperative that the University prepare its students to become leaders and thriving citizens in a pluralistic and multicultural society. In adopting our Diversity Plan, we affirm that:

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    • We believe that a diverse faculty, staff and student body are critical in advancing teaching, scholarship, and community engagement at UNC Charlotte.
    • We are committed to enhancing opportunities for living, working and learning in a diverse environment
    • We are committed to educating our students to interact effectively and respectfully in the global community. 

      The Plan identifies components of a diverse campus community and outlines steps toward building an inclusive environment that promotes the success of all students, faculty, and staff. It is a living document that affirms our institutional values and is designed to offer guidance to University departments and units for achieving the University goals for diversity.  The seven broad objectives of the Diversity Plan are:

      1: Promote a broad understanding of goals for diversity, access, and inclusion for the University through active outreach to the campus community.

      2: Recruit and graduate a diverse student body that reflects community diversity and addresses the state’s need to increase access to higher education for historically underrepresented and economically disadvantaged students.

      3: Increase the recruitment of underrepresented faculty and advance their progression through the faculty ranks.

                  4: Increase the representation of staff from underrepresented groups.

      5: Ensure the presence of institutional environments and course development that enhance learning and appreciation for the full range of diversity.

      6: Develop external relationships with the community to enhance diversity on and off campus.

                  7: Ensure the Success of the Plan through Assessment, Accountability, and Recognition.

       

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