University of Kentucky · 1 day ago
Controls Engineering Technician
Greater Lexington Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$21.06/hr - $33.69/hr
5+ years expThe University of Kentucky is seeking a Controls Engineering Technician to provide technical expertise in implementing and maintaining integrated Building Automation and Energy Management Systems. The role involves supporting various systems, troubleshooting building system problems, and ensuring data protection through programming and backups.
Health CareMedical
Responsibilities
Provides technical expertise in implementing and maintaining seamlessly integrated Building Automation System (BAS)/Energy Management System, including: building controls, Graphical User Interface, Swisslog, Critical Research Equipment Monitoring, Utility Metering, Heating/Cooling Plant Controls, Fire Alarms, Elevator Monitoring
Supports systems installed for BAS/Security/Fire Alarm/Elevator/Swisslog databases
Performs necessary communication, maintenance, upgrades, and programming
Ensures programming and sequence changes to building controls systems are backed up daily to protect data and avoid critical catastrophic loss
Supports HVAC, Maintenance, and Controls Technicians in troubleshooting building system problems involving Security, Swisslog, Fire Alarm, and Elevator System
Provides system data and consults with other technicians/vendors while troubleshooting problems in network systems, BAS, Security, Fire Alarms, Elevators, and Swisslog
Collaborates and supports customers and clients, including UKPD, Security, FIS, IT, Utilities, Facilities Campus, Facilities Medical Center, et al
Creates and provides programming input and interactive use, including dashboard, etc
Creates Graphical User Interface for BAS
Adds new buildings/plants/controls systems to the Building Automation System (BAS), Security, Fire Alarm, and Elevator Monitoring Systems
Comes on line for UK HealthCare, UK Campus, Utility Plants, and Medical Center Complex
Creates new screens, as required
Installs new control points
Writes and/or completes programming
Utilizes eFacts, NLSS, Lenel, Tridium, Swisslog, and other software programs to compile, trend, and distribute data to users
Maintains points on energy management systems from logs/reports and initiates setbacks when applicable
Completes hardware; wiring configuration; trending; sequencing; and alarming installations
Models and promotes excellent customer service for internal and external customers; and delivers value-added, cost-effective performance in meeting and/or exceeding customer requirements
Qualification
Required
AS
5 yrs
None
Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods; Repetitive motion
May be exposed to loud noises, fumes, confined spaces, and/or weather/temperature extremes while on or traveling to/from various job sites
7:30am – 4:00pm (Monday – Friday)
Hours of work may vary dependent upon situational factors, emergencies, and/or crisis management requiring night(s), weekend(s), and holiday(s) response
The Controls Engineering Technician may be subject to ‘on-call' rotation assignment
MS Windows/Office; MS Project; SAP; KRONOS
Demonstrated knowledge of specialized measurement and control equipment providing vital information to indicate machines, equipment, and technical systems are operating properly and safely
Must possess electrical and mechanical skills and have the ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical literature; troubleshoot, and resolve technical controls problems in a collaborative environment
Preferred
Associate's Degree + 5 – Years
Bachelor's Degree + 3 – Years
Tridium AX/N4 Certification — Preferred
Driver's License — Preferred
Company
University of Kentucky
The University of Kentucky is a public, research-extensive, land grant university dedicated to improving people's lives through excellence in teaching, research, health care, cultural enrichment, and economic development for over 150 years.
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Funding
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$22.6MKey Investors
National Institute of General Medical Science
2022-05-25Grant· $11.4M
2017-04-17Grant· $11.2M
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Angela Martin
VP Financial Planning and Chief Budget Officer
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