"UTILITY SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN III (Building Automation Systems (BAS) Operator III)"

Operate, coordinate, troubleshoot, and correct problems that relate to building utilities management systems and supporting equipment, and maintain the operating integrity of computerized building utilities management systems.

• Create and troubleshoot complex computer programs in the language(s) of the installation.
• Verify correct implementation of sequences of operation in control program language.
• Maintain close working relationship with University building representatives to assist in troubleshooting, establish schedules, and respond to questions and complaints.
• Train new employees.
• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Set up and maintain written and computer-based documentation management. Formalize, update, and maintain the operating procedures for equipment.
• Maintain and assist in the development of systems standards, including software, graphics creation, alarms, and others.
• Convert electronic drawings, or other file types to formats compatible with building utilities management systems.
• Translate alarm specifications (developed by engineers and occupants) into usable alarm definition formats.
• Review new points and control programs to ensure they meet defined standards.
• Perform system diagnostics and software repair and/or initiate corrective action for all alarms and malfunctions.
• Coordinate building summer/winter switches and scheduling for customer requirements. Maintain software integrity of all assigned DDC panels, to include database backups.
• Archive and trend points of equipment values and run times, to produce reports and graphs to evaluate proper equipment operation and energy usage.
• May coordinate the work of Utility Systems Technician I's, and/or II's, or other assigned assistants.
• Analyze building energy consumption/billing reports.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school, supplemented by two years of technical coursework or training in electronics, computer operations, or instrumentation systems, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Considerable experience in the operation and maintenance of automated heating, ventilation, and air conditioning control systems.
• Considerable experience in maintaining logs and records for building utilities management systems.
• Considerable computerized building utilities management systems operations experience.
• Considerable experience in dealing with large, complex computer control systems.
• Considerable experience with computer control languages.

Please note: This posting is for three open positions:

• Monday - Friday, 6:30 am - 2:30 pm (two openings)
• Thursday - Monday, 10:30 pm - 6:30 am (one opening)

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Facilities and Operations is a positive organization dedicated to the principles of being respectful, collaborative, solutions-based, and proactive.

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the International Union of Operating Engineers, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.