Building Auto Control Tech

• Chicago, IL

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

 

 

Job Summary
The Building Automation Control (BAC) Technician will be responsible for the cost efficient operation of the building`s environment-control systems resulting in optimized building and equipment operation, energy utilization, indoor air quality and comfort. Supports the building operations through installation, commissioning, programming, operation, troubleshooting and repair of the environmental-control systems. Monitors the Building Automation Systems (BAS) to include HVAC, building lighting, and other integrated systems utilizing Direct Digital Control (DDC) and pneumatic controls. Analyzes BAS data to identify
areas of improvement in support of an overall energy savings strategy. Makes budget decisions and recommendations. The level of work is considered advanced and staff work under minimal supervision. This position has no direct reports.

 

 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Programs BAS controls and sequences of operations, monitors, troubleshoots and refines the BAS to meet the equipment specifications
• Modifies equipment and programming graphics as needed and schedules HVAC equipment to meet comfort demands
• Installs and configures application specific controllers
• Installs and modifies alarms, trend configurations, and performs a high level data analytics and alarm reports function
• Interprets control drawings, plans, and specifications to test, program and troubleshoot the BAS systems
• Performs preventative maintenance, site surveys, replacement, and modifications as needed and maintains a stock of DDC inventory and documents all related to the day to day BAS and HVAC activities
• Assists contractors with technical matters, inspection, installation, repair, and replacement of various components or systems
• Acts as a subject matter expert and interface with the project managers, HVAC technicians and engineers on project controls plans
• Manages electrical and mechanical energy use and develops strategies for energy saving programs
• Maintains and updates database, prints, drawings, and schematics of system expansions and modifications
• Provides informal training in the daily functions and operations of BAS controls and energy management programs
• Establish and maintain a Monitoring-Based Commissioning program
• Maintains recovery plan and preparedness in the event of system outage
• Manage information security program compliance program as it relates to building automation systems
• May serve as a mentor to less-experienced staff
• Participate on District or System level committees

 

Education and Experience

• Associate`s degree or equivalent in a technology related discipline
• 5 plus years of experience in building automation control systems (Tridium, Niagara and Johnson Controls)
• Experience with energy and water reduction projects

 

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated initiative and innovative thinking skills
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with moderately complex data sets
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Read and interpret controls drawings, electronic schematics, electrical diagrams, and construction drawings
• Demonstrated ability to operate and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems such as lighting, motors, HVAC, boilers and steam systems
• Demonstrated ability to operate and troubleshoot digital and pneumatic control systems
• Demonstrated ability to program DDC controllers
• Knowledge of equipment and device communication protocols
• Knowledge of energy economic analysis and economic decision making that will highlight simple payback periods

 

Other Requirements and Physical Requirements

• This position requires (20%) travel

• All Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless the Bank grants an accommodation based on medical condition or sincerely held religious belief.

 

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, 401k savings plan, retirement plan, paid time off and transit benefit.
• A continuous learning environment with opportunities to gain new skills and grow your career.
• Onsite gym and subsidized cafeteria

 

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. 

 

As a condition of employment, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago employees must comply with the Bank’s ethics rules, which generally prohibit employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and minor children from owning securities, such as stock, of banks or savings associations or their affiliates, such as bank holding companies and savings and loan holding companies. If you or your spouse/domestic partner or minor child own such securities, and would not be willing or able to divest them if you accepted an offer of Bank employment, you should raise this issue with the recruiter for this posting, who can provide you contact information for our ethics official if necessary.

 

This document indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. An employee's responsibilities, tasks, and duties might differ from those outlined in the job description, and other duties, as assigned, are a part of the job. The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago reserves the right to modify the elements of this job description, as business needs require.

 

 

 

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

 

 

 

Regular / Temporary

Regular

 

 

 

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

Yes

 

 

 

Job Category

Building Services/Facilities

 

 

 

Work Shift

First (United States of America)

 

The Federal Reserve Banks believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.