The University of Texas Medical Branch · 2 months ago
Building Automation Specialist - Utilities - Operations
Galveston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expThe University of Texas Medical Branch is seeking a Building Automation Specialist to provide highly skilled technical work involving electronic, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic control of hospital facilities systems and equipment. This role includes troubleshooting system problems, performing inspections, and maintaining compliance with safety standards.
Responsibilities
Performs detailed inspections of operating equipment, personnel activities, and plant facilities as necessary. Works on HVAC problems in patients’ rooms, research facilities, and animal rooms
Troubleshoot system problems, which could require following detailed operational and maintenance procedures and reading system blueprints
Supervises compliance with standards of workmanship and safety
Interfaces with maintenance staff regarding system issues and maintains appropriate documentation
Installs, troubleshoots, and repairs controls and equipment
Reads, draws, and interprets electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, and HVAC schematics, one-line diagrams, and control sequences of operations
Reads, writes, and interprets programming in order to diagnose sequence problems. Diagnoses complex control problems
Programs microprocessors for initial commissioning, tuning control loops, and calibration of analog inputs
Must perform functions on live circuits and in operating control enclosures
Provides expertise to Instrumentation Technicians with knowledge of Siemens, Johnson, and TAC Control Systems
Assists in the training of other technicians
Maintains and repairs Continuous Emissions Monitoring (CEM) equipment for stack emissions testing. Performs the duties of the Utilities Operations Technician (Operator) in an emergency or as needed
Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure
Qualification
Required
Associate degree in electronics, instrumentation, or a related field or equivalent
Four years of related experience
Preferred
Five years' experience in the design, installation, and implementation of building automation control systems
Working operational knowledge of emergency power, automatic transfer switches, and main switchgear
Working knowledge of instrumentation and automation sensor calibrations
Proficient with Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and Outlook
Company
The University of Texas Medical Branch
The University of Texas Medical Branch is a component of the University of Texas System located in Galveston, Texas
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$35MKey Investors
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
2024-09-13Grant
2019-04-09Grant· $35M
Leadership Team
Donna Sollenberger
EVP and CEO, Health System
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