The Building Automation Specialist supports the university’s Building Performance Improvement Initiative, which aims to reduce energy consumption, operational costs, and greenhouse gas emissions across the Reynolda Campus and surrounding properties.
Requirements
- Provide continuous monitoring and regularly analyze data from Building Automation Systems (BAS) to proactively identify performance degradation, operational inefficiencies, or programming defects in HVAC systems.
- Assist in the design review, project oversight, and execution of re-commissioning efforts for major HVAC systems to verify and sustain optimal operation.
- Contribute to the development, deployment, and utilization of a Campus Building Analytics platform (e.g., Fault Detection and Diagnostics - FDD) to shift operations from reactive maintenance to predictive optimization.
- Collaborate effectively with internal Facilities Maintenance teams, campus engineers, and external third-party contractors to quickly diagnose and resolve complex operational and energy-related issues.
- Perform detailed facility walkthroughs and energy audits to identify high-consumption areas and wasted energy with precision. Propose and document data-driven corrective measures, supported by precise cost-benefit analyses.
- Serve as the technical lead for the campus energy metering program. Troubleshoot system issues, ensure the integrity and accuracy of energy data, and maintain the reliability of the metering infrastructure for robust reporting and analysis.
- Provide support for the planning, design, and management of end-to-end campus-wide energy conservation and management projects focused on maximizing efficiency and achieving sustainability goals.
- Maintain meticulous, accurate documentation of all system changes, project scopes, implementation progress, and verified project outcomes and energy savings.
- Report safety-related concerns to the appropriate Safety Director.
- Adhere to all University and departmental policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
