Building Automation Systems Analyst

Role Overview

• Provide journey level technical analysis work for Building Automation Systems.
• Responsible for providing journey level technical analysis work in monitoring the installation, modification, and repair for Building Automation Systems.
• Monitors the functionality of multi-vendor networked BAS systems for proper operation and reporting.
• Builds and edits graphics pages and links to field points.
• Uses Microsoft Office applications for reporting, e-mail, analysis, presentation, and graphing.
• Reviews control algorithms and programs for functionality and suitability based on engineering sequences and operating requirements.
• Implements program changes and verifies proper operation.
• Identifies flaws or errors in building automation programs and implements solutions.
• Evaluates programming methods and implements changes to reduce energy consumption.
• Work with the Energy Management Optimization (EMO) engineers to implement optimized sequences.
• Reviews HVAC designs, inspects installations, assists in commissioning and retro-commissioning on new and existing BAS systems.
• Provides consultation and analysis to support staff and project engineering staff.
• Reads and interprets mechanical and related drawings and diagrams.
• Reviews new building control systems for conformance to university standards.
• Coordinate with campus intranet LAN systems departments to maintain and troubleshoot multi-vendor networked BAS system, connections, and communications.
• Maintains and troubleshoots computer workstations, displays, UPS's, servers, equipment racks, KVMs and coordinates with multiple vendors and departments for updates, repairs, replacements and warranty service.
• Retrieves historical data from BAS systems and data loggers.
• Generates reports, charts, and spreadsheets for analysis and review with support staff and project engineering staff.
• Coordinates with Building Operators, HVAC shop, vendors, and other facilities personnel as necessary.
• Responds to after-hours trouble calls for resolution via either on-site or remotely to ensure emergencies are correctly and competently addressed.

Requirements

• High school graduation or GED.
• 5 years journey level experience in the installation, repair, maintenance and operation of HVAC building automation controls, refrigeration control, plumbing control, or related systems.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Computer science / networking preferred.
• 10 years of journey level experience with building automation systems preferred.
• Familiarity with Siemens Desigo, Andover Continuum, Johnson Controls Metasys, and Schneider EcoStruxure platforms preferred.
• Hands-on experience with BAS hardware installation and troubleshooting preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities.
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card