Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago · 1 month ago
Building Automation System Specialist
Streeterville, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$45/hr - $74.25/hr
10+ years expAnn & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is a leading pediatric care provider known for its excellence in medical technology and family-friendly design. The Building Automation System Specialist operates and maintains the hospital's BAS to ensure efficient and safe operation, oversees preventive maintenance, and collaborates with various stakeholders to enhance system performance.
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Responsibilities
Operates BAS System and associated equipment safely and efficiently
Assists managers as directed to schedule the testing of the BAS controlled equipment. Partner with manager to document and file regulatory documentation in applicable locations (White Books, etc.)
Responsible to follow up and schedule repairs of any deficiencies identified during the testing
Oversees preventive and corrective maintenance on the Medical Center’s BAS
Evaluates the condition of BAS along with associated equipment and recommends repair or replace
Able to troubleshoot controls and automation problems without assistance
In conjunction with lead Stationary Engineer, investigates steam, heating, cooling system shutdowns, initiates shutdowns and reactivations
In conjunction with project manager advises and oversees the installation of BAS equipment and programming by outside contractors and records deficiencies on punch list. Participates in system start-up and commissioning
Utilizes and maintains tools and instruments associated with the BAS
Provides scope recommendations for mechanical and BAS improvement, or upgrade projects
Teaches and mentors on BAS to all engineering staff
Supports the Lead Stationary in the Energy Efficiency Program for the medical center
Responsible for all BAS components and programming related to energy conservation projects
Assists in the supervision and direction of the staff in their trade specialty to optimize service level, safety, quality and efficiency. Provides feedback to the manager on staff for performance reviews. Works to perform all repair work with internal resources before issuing work to outside vendors and contractors
This position will focus on quality, safety and efficiency in all aspects of the role and responsibility. Responsible for safety on all specialty specific areas of work
Assists managers with prioritizing work assignments, service responses, and projects according to importance, and assigns work orders as necessary. Supports all other Lead positions and off-site staff when necessary
Responds to emergency malfunction events. Accesses situation and takes action to stabilize the situation to avoid further damage and risk. Documents off-normal incidents
Works with drawings, documentation, vendors and subcontractors to estimate, budget and recommend projects. Assist managers to negotiate estimates and solicit proposals
Reviews and critiques construction plans to provide feedback regarding constructability within existing systems and adherence to Facility Operations standards for manufacturers and installation. Recommends service tie-in locations and shutdowns
Maintains trade specific supply and parts inventories. Completes purchase requisitions for needed stock parts and emergency parts orders. Monitors cost and spending on parts and equipment and recommends products that provide the greatest value for the organization
Records time and materials (where required) expended on computerized work order system. Following manufactures and regulatory specifications reviews and updates trade specific infrastructure systems and equipment preventive maintenance records and schedules. Works to identify work order tasks that can be performed more efficiently and in collaboration with other scope
The position follows regulatory agency compliance requirements, supports the hospital mission and goal objectives, the department quality improvement and operating goals, as well as customer service excellence principles goals, individually and as an effective team member
Work with trade specific contractors to provide direction, oversight, and coordination of their work
Must have good communication and people skills for working with Facility Services department staff, other Lurie staff, and outside vendors
Must completely understand and be able to perform the tasks of the trade specialty staff that they are leading
Qualification
Required
Operates BAS System and associated equipment safely and efficiently
Assists managers as directed to schedule the testing of the BAS controlled equipment
Partner with manager to document and file regulatory documentation in applicable locations (White Books, etc.)
Responsible to follow up and schedule repairs of any deficiencies identified during the testing
Oversees preventive and corrective maintenance on the Medical Center's BAS
Evaluates the condition of BAS along with associated equipment and recommends repair or replace
Able to troubleshoot controls and automation problems without assistance
In conjunction with lead Stationary Engineer, investigates steam, heating, cooling system shutdowns, initiates shutdowns and reactivations
In conjunction with project manager advises and oversees the installation of BAS equipment and programming by outside contractors and records deficiencies on punch list
Participates in system start-up and commissioning
Utilizes and maintains tools and instruments associated with the BAS
Provides scope recommendations for mechanical and BAS improvement, or upgrade projects
Teaches and mentors on BAS to all engineering staff
Experience in BAS and mechanical construction is required
Johnson Control Metasys programming and troubleshooting ability and associated training are required
Supports the Lead Stationary in the Energy Efficiency Program for the medical center
Responsible for all BAS components and programming related to energy conservation projects
Assists in the supervision and direction of the staff in their trade specialty to optimize service level, safety, quality and efficiency
Provides feedback to the manager on staff for performance reviews
Works to perform all repair work with internal resources before issuing work to outside vendors and contractors
This position will focus on quality, safety and efficiency in all aspects of the role and responsibility
Responsible for safety on all specialty specific areas of work
Assists managers with prioritizing work assignments, service responses, and projects according to importance, and assigns work orders as necessary
Supports all other Lead positions and off-site staff when necessary
Responds to emergency malfunction events
Accesses situation and takes action to stabilize the situation to avoid further damage and risk
Documents off-normal incidents
Works with drawings, documentation, vendors and subcontractors to estimate, budget and recommend projects
Assist managers to negotiate estimates and solicit proposals
Reviews and critiques construction plans to provide feedback regarding constructability within existing systems and adherence to Facility Operations standards for manufacturers and installation
Recommends service tie-in locations and shutdowns
Maintains trade specific supply and parts inventories
Completes purchase requisitions for needed stock parts and emergency parts orders
Monitors cost and spending on parts and equipment and recommends products that provide the greatest value for the organization
Records time and materials (where required) expended on computerized work order system
Following manufactures and regulatory specifications reviews and updates trade specific infrastructure systems and equipment preventive maintenance records and schedules
Works to identify work order tasks that can be performed more efficiently and in collaboration with other scope
The position follows regulatory agency compliance requirements, supports the hospital mission and goal objectives, the department quality improvement and operating goals, as well as customer service excellence principles goals, individually and as an effective team member
Work with trade specific contractors to provide direction, oversight, and coordination of their work
Must have good communication and people skills for working with Facility Services department staff, other Lurie staff, and outside vendors
Must completely understand and be able to perform the tasks of the trade specialty staff that they are leading
High school diploma or the equivalent with coursework in shop, science, mathematics and blueprint and equipment schematics reading is required
Successfully completed an apprenticeship program or equivalent training required
A minimum of ten (10) years' experience in the specific trade is required
Experience in a health care or comparable institutional setting also required
Maintains a valid driver's license and safe driving record
Working knowledge of building and life safety codes with specific knowledge of city, state and national codes for health care occupancies required
Knowledge of and practices personal safety, hospital infection control and life safety procedures required
Utilizes personal protection equipment, including: eyesight, respiratory and hearing protective devices
Must be able to use MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat, and AutoCAD Viewer
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5% employer match
Various Voluntary Benefits
Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup Childcare and Eldercare
Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
Discount purchasing program
Company
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is the largest pediatric healthcare provider in the region with a 130 year legacy of excellence.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$13.95MKey Investors
Baby Safety FoundationNational Cancer InstituteAce Hardware
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2024-11-04Grant· $3.7M
2019-09-27Grant· $0.25M
Leadership Team
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