Building Automation Systems Technician Facilities Services UTK

Description

The Building Automation Technician is responsible for the installation maintenance troubleshooting and repair of building automation systems (BAS) that control and monitor mechanical electrical plumbing leak detection research laboratory exhaust and HVAC systems. This role ensures optimal system performance energy efficiency and occupant comfort by programming maintaining and calibrating control systems and integrating various building technologies.

Responsibilities

• Install program configure and commission building automation systems including controllers sensors variable frequency drives research laboratory exhaust valves and networking components
• Analyze system performance identify inefficiencies perform trending analysis and implement improvements to enhance energy efficiency and system reliability
• Ensure seamless integration between various building systems including HVAC lighting security plumbing lab exhaust and fire protection
• Operate multimeters and voltage testers to assess electrical components ensuring system integrity and safety
• Employ network analyzers to monitor and troubleshoot communication issues within BAS networks
• Use programming interfaces to set up customize and fine-tune system parameters for optimal performance
• Apply infrared thermography to detect thermal anomalies identifying potential issues in electrical and mechanical systems
• Install repair and maintain hydronic steam water chilled water heating water and energy control valves
• Utilize a Building Energy Management System (BEMS) to monitor and analyze energy consumption patterns
• Work with university energy management teams to analyze building performance and implement conservation strategies

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Experience with major BAS platforms such as Automated Logic Schneider Electric Trane Johnson Controls Metasys or Tridium Niagara

Maintain a valid Drivers license

Work Location

Compensation and Benefits

About the Department

UT Facilities Services is responsible for the care and keeping of more than 300 facilities and utilities systems in and around Knoxville. As the University of Tennessee Knoxvilles largest non-academic department team members are responsible for facilities maintenance and repair custodial needs landscaping and lawncare utility work in-house and capital construction projects facilities planning and design environmental initiatives pest control campus event services and facilities administration functions for both the flagship campus and the agricultural institute. The Facilities Services staff provides around-the-clock coverage to ensure students staff faculty and fans have a consistent and positive experience every time they step foot on Rocky Top.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Academics,Catering,Baking,Insurance Sales,Business Support,Broadcast

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1