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MD Anderson Cancer Center · 21 hours ago

Building Operations Technologies Specialist

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$106K/yr - $160K/yr

5+ years exp

MD Anderson Cancer Center is a world-renowned institution focused on eliminating cancer through integrated patient care, research, and education. The BAS Specialist will analyze facilities business and management needs to enhance performance via database applications and tracking mechanisms for building automation and operations technology systems.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalMedical

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Oversee the Daily Support and Maintenance of all Building Automation System Servers, Software, and Field Processors: Consults with departmental personnel for problem definition and management requirements. Provides problem analysis and issue resolution within the section, and assistance to BAS co-workers and end users. Document and maintain all levels of Building Automation Systems (BAS) information, servers, workstations, and field processors tied into BAS. Assists in preparing user information, IP and Workstation Acronym addresses and NIC address for Institution's database. Configures software and hardware for expansion and upgrades of the Building Automation System and OT architecture to include BBMD processor configuration and management. Develops utility programs and applications. Coordinates work efforts of other IT & IS personnel for setup configuration and troubleshooting of computer servers, workstations, networks, and other specialty software systems and Information Security requirements pertaining to operations technology applications and field processors

CMMS, BAS System, Database and Application Upgrades: Responsible for the installation of new software and enhancement release upgrades in coordination with IS/IT departments. Analyzes source documents, data base structure, and management report requirements. Coordinates operations technology systems improvements between Information Systems and user departments and provides necessary documentation and consultation for implementation of system upgrades. Review, analyze, recommend, receive approval, and coordinate plans & procurement of system upgrades. Coordinate and resolve software and hardware compatibility issues

System Security, User Access Control, Audit and Disaster Recovery Plans and Operations Paperwork: Establish, administer, and maintain system security on all building automation and operations technology systems. Develop levels of security, which enable appropriate user levels to update data for which they are responsible. Develops and maintains a database of application and OS software licenses. Prepares written documentation on the system's operations. Conduct audits to ensure data quality, write reports, and create data queries. Ensures compliance with internal controls. To that end, the incumbent will become familiar with, maintain a current knowledge of, and apply Internal Controls in the course of the conduct of their position and their role in BAS network administration using Sustainable Planner, Business Continuity Plans, Disaster Recovery documentation, and GRC risk assessments

Hardware and Software Integration and Technical Advisor for Programming Projects: Determines system configuration, and integration requirements including BAS hardware, software and firmware configuration and troubleshooting. Coordinates with other BAS Specialists and IS/IT technical resources and serve as liaison between inter-institutional computer facilities, operations technology vendor representatives, and other divisional/departmental system coordinators. Make general database performance improvements, ensure data integrity, recover corrupted data, and eliminate superfluous data. Assists in programming of complex problems. Advises less experienced programmers in the development, testing, debugging, and revising of programs. Provides guidance to and acts in a training and professional development capacity for less experienced Building Automation System programmer analysts, system users, and facilities O&M support personnel. Consults with departmental personnel for problem definition and sequence of operation programming requirements

Qualification

Building Automation SystemsSiemens ApplicationsDatabase ManagementSystem IntegrationProgramming ExperienceTechnical SupportProblem AnalysisUser Access ControlDocumentation SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Electronics, Mechanical Systems, Computer Technology, or other related technical field

At least five years of building operations technologies analysis, design, project management, and programming experience

May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one-to-one basis

Preferred

Hands-on experience supporting Siemens APOGEE and Desigo Building Automation Systems

Tridium Niagara application

Trane Ensemble application

EATON Foreseer application

Siemens, Distech, and Phoenix Controls processors

System integration

SOAP

BACnet

OPC

Modbus and related industry protocols

Direct hands-on experience supporting clinical patient care and operating room environments

MRI/DI

Research laboratory environments and controls

Central utility plants

Vivarium's

Data centers

Other highly technical environments

Benefits

Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week

Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage

Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals

Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs

Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service

Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans

Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program

Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs, and employee resource groups.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.