"HVAC Controls / BMS Technician (Energy Engineer)"

HVAC Controls / BMS Technician (Energy Engineer)

Job No: 496420

Full Time/Part Time: Full-time

Location: South Orange

Categories: Staff

Administers the energy management program and operates the automated energy management system. The supervisor of this position is the lead person of the HVAC Shop.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates the existing CSI/Schneider, Siemens, and ALC energy management software on a PC. Programs, installs, inspects, troubleshoots, and maintains the energy management system (EMS/BMS) and networks (LAN).
• Maintains and repairs all types of mechanical equipment on campus, including but not limited to boilers, heat exchangers, air conditioners, chillers, ice machines, cooling towers, kitchen equipment, domestic water heaters, air handlers, distribution boxes, etc.
• Installs mechanical equipment in new construction and renovations.
• Performs all work with adherence to safety procedures. Inspects completed work and ensures that work conforms with requirements of local building and safety codes.
• Performs all work through an automated work order system and then documents the hours and materials expended. Reports all deficiencies beyond his/her responsibility on work orders for other trades.
• Routinely lifts materials weighing more than 50 pounds. Works off ladders and scaffolds frequently.
• Keeps building managers informed of all major jobs, any delays on major tasks, and any shutdown of utilities.
• Communicates effectively (both orally and written) with building occupants.
• Determines requirements, orders and picks up material and supplies from the warehouse.
• Sweeps, vacuums, and cleans up work areas after completion of a job.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma
• Local 68 Apprenticeship Graduate or attendee
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with commercial or industrial equipment in HVAC
• Knowledge of direct digital controls, personal computers, and energy management software particularly ALC and CSI/Schneider Systems and preferably some experience with Siemens. Familiar with current energy management practices and trends.
• Ability to follow written/oral instructions and work orders
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematic diagrams.

Desired Qualifications:

• Proactive maintenance background
• NJ Qualified Journeymen Electrical license
• New Jersey 1C Blue seal license
• NJ HVACR Contractor license
• Universal CFC certificate
• Attention to detail
• Self-starter

Licenses and Certificates:

Valid NJ driver's license

Salary Range:

$45.500 per hour

Exempt/Nonexempt:

Nonexempt

Benefits Information:

For details about employee benefits, see: <a href="https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html">https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html</a>

Life today is complex. That's why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life.

These benefits are important elements of your total university compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan.

Physical Demands:

General Office Environment

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and the principles of affirmative action.