Advanced BAS Controls Technician
- Employer
- The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- Location
- FM - Engineering Services
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- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
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Employment Type:Permanent - Full-time
Hours per week:40
Months per year:12
Position Number:009497
NC Salary Grade Equivalency:78
Classification Title:Engineer - Advanced
Working Title:Advanced BAS Controls Technician
Salary Range:$75,670 - $92,591
Anticipate Hiring Range:$75,670 - $92,951
FLSA Status:Exempt
Division:Business Affairs
Department:Facilities Management (Adm)
Work Unit:Engineering Services
Work Schedule:8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Monday – Friday
This position is designated as ‘mandatory’ and, when contacted to report to work, its incumbent is expected to reach the campus as expeditiously as possible using normal precautions as dictated by the adverse weather conditions.
One of the most important roles we have to support continued operation of our campus lab environments. This task is accomplished through the use of advanced air flow, temperature and humidity controls systems. It is vital for these parameters to remain within specifications as to not affect research or experiments occurring within lab spaces. This position will be dedicated to supporting our campus research and classroom labs.
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 six 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.
1. Maintain and assume responsibility for the operation, maintenance and programming of UNC Charlotte’s Facilities Management (FM) Building Automation System (BAS), in relation to the campus’s lab areas as well as more complex systems. 2. Conduct work in hot/cold environments, 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 as stated in control sequence.5. Use the appropriate test devices to troubleshoot and repair pneumatic, electrical and electronic control systems.6. Use extensive field experience with checking the accuracy/calibrating system components, installing and calibrating new or replacement devices, and configuring per the manufacturer’s specifications. Actions to resolve such issues may require reprogramming the BAS to achieve maximum energy saving, 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) including Phoenix Control systems.7. Assist the BAS Manager in the management of contracted vendors, including the installation of all BAS equipment; coordinate communication protocols, encryption, and database requirements for integration of their systems into the BAS.8. Perform preventative maintenance tasks.
9. Perform service/troubleshooting and programming with at least one of following BAS manufacturers:
Schneider Electric
Johnson Controls
10. Posses and display working knowledge of Phoenix Systems.
11. Provide additional knowledge and work experience, if possible, with the following:
a. Tridium
b. Honeywell Spyder, Silk, and Stryker controllers via WEBs configuration software.
c. BACnet/IP, TCP/IP, LonTalk, SQL Server, Modbus, LAN and WAN communication protocols.
d. Allerton VLC series and VAV series controllers via Alerton Envision BACTalk software.
e. Trane BCU series and vav Comm 4 series controllers via Trane Tracer Summit software.
12. Provide extensive field experience with programming, loading, device verification, and commissioning of system controllers as required for the proper operation of UNC Charlotte campus lab/research facilities and other complex systems.13. Ensure the accuracy of project as-builts and commissioning documentation. 14. Utilize advanced working knowledge and understanding of complex control sequences of operations, mechanical/electrical engineering fundamentals, air and water system designs, lab environment exhaust systems, 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.15. 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.
1. Troubleshoot and resolve advanced programming and sequence of operations situations for more complex HVAC mechanical systems configurations2. Maintain a list of known issues and track to resolution, and communicate the status and needs to the BAS Manager.3. Pursue education and training on a continuous basis to keep up with the latest and emerging technologies utilized in UNC Charlotte’s mission of providing safe, efficiently operated learning and workplace environments.4. Apply detailed and advanced knowledge of BAS system integration software.5. Develop liaisons with the client organizations to continually monitor and respond to their reporting requirements. 6. Coordinate the 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.7. Utilize and participate in the continued development of the UNC Charlotte BAS Systems design, programming, graphic displays, and operational verification standards. 8. Perform other duties as assigned and/or delegated to support all operations.
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:1. Fifteen years’ experience with BAS systems.
2. Five years’ experience working with Schneider Electric or Johnson Controls.3. Technical experience with LonWorks, BACnet and modbus. 4. Direct knowledge or work experience with major DDC brands.5. Intermediate computer networking proficiency, especially with LANs, Hubs, Routers, etc.6. Ability to make recommendations to ensure proper long-term function, operation and performance of equipment.7. Strong communication, presentation, training, and technical writing skills. 8. Extensive working knowledge & troubleshooting of HVAC, complex control systems, building automation, electrical systems, energy management, Phoenix controlled lab systems, smoke removal systems, engineering, installation, and construction procedures.9. Experience with pneumatic controls.10. Ability to effectively communicate the English language (reading, writing, interpretation and comprehension).11. Advanced skills in verbal, written and interpersonal communications, however excellent communication skills. 12. Intermediate level or computer hardware and software.13. Knowledge and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and willingness to learn new programs.14. Ability to effectively work/interact with persons from different backgrounds and cultures. 15. Ability to foster and create an atmosphere of teamwork with co-workers, visitors, building occupants, and the entire campus community. 16. Must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
1. Position may require licensure by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.
2. Valid driver’s license.
FM - Engineering Services
Posting date:07/22/2021
Closing date:08/22/2021
Proposed Hire Date:09/27/2021
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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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