WVUH Specialty Pharmacy & Home Infusion · 5 months ago
HVAC Automation Controls Technician
Potomac Valley Hospital (PVH)
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expWVUH Specialty Pharmacy & Home Infusion is part of the PVH Potomac Valley Hospital, and they are seeking an HVAC Automation Controls Technician. The role involves the operation and maintenance of HVAC control systems, troubleshooting, programming, and ensuring efficient building automation systems across the facility.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Provides engineering field support and expertise for BAS used in the daily operation and control of facility HVAC system to insure safe, reliable, and energy efficient operations and maintenance for all BAS installed campus wide
Responsible for maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting and repairing of building automation systems, HVAC systems, and related equipment and systems
Works with project managers, engineers and other technicians to provide installation, programming and commissioning of automation and controls systems
Assures all repairs are cost effective by evaluating the options available, considering total cost of repairs and taking action appropriately
Interprets as-built building blueprints and recommends system modifications for remodel projects in accordance with applicable regulations
Programs BAS databases and sequences of operation, monitors, troubleshoots and tunes control systems resulting in optimized building equipment operation, energy utilization, indoor air quality and comfort. Modifies programming and graphics as necessary. Diagnoses, troubleshoots and resolves software issues on installed Building Automation and Energy Management Systems
Performs DDC controls troubleshooting and optimization of systems
Performs software preventative maintenance on installed Building Automation and Energy Management Systems. This includes implementing software patches and updating antivirus solutions, database back-ups, control system analysis, network analysis, and equipment controls performance testing
Provides technical solutions and support for data collection, analysis, dash boarding and other support to Maintenance, Metering, and other utilities. Maintains and improves systems and processes to increase throughput and efficiency
Performs software only and software/hardware upgrades to building automation systems
Coordinates and supports all software related functions including 3rd party vendor integrations
Evaluates quality of work performed be Facilities Engineering Technicians, addresses deficiencies in a timely manner
Supports the sustainability program goals for energy savings through the ongoing maintenance, operation, and optimization of the building automation systems and building performance analytics
Assists maintenance technicians in the installation, repair and replacement of various HVAC components or systems
Develops reporting and maintains daily documentation on temperature and humidity on all operating rooms and Specialized procedure rooms across WVUH (Pharmacies, Endo, Cancer Treatment, etc.)
Performs design review and provides input on new building automation controls projects
Maintains, updates or creates, all required documentation, including mechanical, pneumatic, and DDC system schematics. Additionally, maintains all required installation, operation, and maintenance manuals
Maintains accurate and complete documents of all daily routine assignments, preventive maintenance, and repairs for all equipment. Ensures documentation is accurate, complete and timely
On a daily basis, completes and documents all assigned work orders, equipment logs, and daily time sheets
Provides training for technicians in preventative maintenance, systems, policy and procedures through on-the-job training
Maintains and assures technical competence in the Facilities Engineering field by attending in-services, assisting outside contractors, reading trade literature and attending schools
Performs research and testing procedures on hospital systems and equipment to assure maximum efficiency
Evaluates equipment for planned replacement, evaluates existing equipment for future updates and replacements
Monitors and responds to alarm conditions on any WVUH Building Automation System
Understand the Hospital’s cost reduction goals and promote ways to achieve cost savings recommendations in the Facilities Engineering department
Maintains technical competence in the Facilities Engineering field by attending in-services, reading trade literature, and schools
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Completion of training beyond high school (i.e., technical school, apprenticeship, trade schools or college)
Valid Driver's License – must be maintained during employment period
Five (5) years of experience installing and/or repairing commercial and/or industrial HVAC systems
Preferred
Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) from the International Society of Automation (ISA)
Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Equipment Certification
Two (2) years of experience operating, maintaining, and repairing Building Automation Systems
BACnet and/or LonWorks protocol experience
Experience working with Siemens, Automated Logic, Johnson Controls, Trane, and Reliable control systems
Company
WVUH Specialty Pharmacy & Home Infusion
WVUH Specialty Pharmacy & Home Infusion
51-200 employees
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