Energy Management Control Specialist

Position Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Energy Management Control Specialist for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). Reporting to the Assistant Director, this position works independently and/or oversees, directs, and instructs Energy Management Control Technicians in performing a wide range of energy management system duties and high-level mechanical functions. The role requires troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining pneumatic, electric, electronic, and direct digital HVAC equipment controls in various systems across approximately 60 campus buildings.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Inspects, repairs, calibrates, or replaces used and defective operating controls.
• Adjusts, calibrates, lubricates, and cleans operating controls on a regular maintenance schedule.
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools, computers, pneumatic equipment, electrical testing equipment, and measuring devices.
• Performs instrument and controls diagnostics, and is the senior team leader in the field.
• Performs preventative maintenance and repair. Detects faulty operation of equipment and reports questionable conditions to EMS Supervisor.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Maintains a regular building EMS equipment maintenance schedule and directs Energy Management Control Technicians.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of energy management systems, HVAC controls, and digital control software programming.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience performing mechanical/electrical maintenance and repair work on commercial/industrial type HVAC equipment and monitoring, maintaining, repairing, and programming Building Energy Management Automated Control Systems.
• The successful completion of an approved training program or a certified apprenticeship program in the trade, plus several years' experience performing complex and various HVAC equipment mechanical /electrical maintenance and repair, including pneumatic/electronic, direct digital controls, troubleshooting, calibrating, servicing, and programming on Building Automation Systems, may be substituted for the above minimum experience.

Equipment Utilized

Mechanical/ electrical equipment, pneumatic calibrating tools, electrical meters, voltage generating transducers, EMS software monitoring and calibrating, EMS software programming, and adjusting. Laptop ATC operating systems, PC Facilities Work Order system and Windows applications. Lon-works Bae-net and Web accessible applications

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The Energy Management Control Specialist inspects, repairs, calibrates, and maintains operating controls using various tools and equipment. They lead diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and repairs, reporting issues to the EMS Supervisor and directing technicians. The specialist assists in planning and installing energy management systems, monitors and adjusts operating systems, and implements energy conservation measures. They handle emergency and non-emergency service calls, conduct inventory, and provide guidance to technicians. Additionally, they direct digital controls programming and develop web access applications.

Physical demands include frequent standing, walking, manual dexterity, lifting up to 50 pounds, occasional climbing, and good vision and hearing. The work environment involves indoor and outdoor settings, temperature variations, moderate to high noise levels, and potential safety hazards, requiring adherence to safety protocols and PPE.

Special Conditions

Clean Driving Record