Maintenance Engineer A (Direct Digital Control Energy Systems)

Department: Facilities Mgmt EV
Salary/Grade: 399/S3

Job Summary:

Performs software programming, services electronic HVAC controls, maintains and installs computer-based Energy Management System software, and ensures operational integrity of the system including primary devices and flow instrumentation. Ensures functionality of campus HVAC systems and all ancillary equipment. Must be available and capable of responding to irregularities during evenings and weekends ensuring 24 hour, 7 day per week coverage.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Creates, translates, debugs, and downloads software for the direct digital controllers of the pertinent energy management system.
• Maintains and repairs network for the Energy Management System and environmental alarms reporting to the Central Control System.
• Performs preventive maintenance and accurate calibration of the thousands of analog and digital controls and monitor points in the Energy Management System and at the Central Control Center. Performs system maintenance of HVAC equipment including air balancing, ensuring a safe and energy efficient operation.
• Installs, maintains, and troubleshoots primary flow meters, transmitters, switches, and processors used to monitor the amount of utility commodities including, but not limited to, central chilled water and steam systems.
• Maintains and repairs building related HVAC systems encompassing air-handling equipment, chillers, high and low-pressure steam and hot water systems. Performs minor plumbing and electrical maintenance tasks.

Miscellaneous

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: (Education, experience, and any other certifications or clearances)

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent combination of educational training and experience from which comparable skills can be acquired.
• Training and/or developmental experience equivalent to full certification in Energy Management Systems, with minimum of five years substantial work experience.
• Knowledge of the tools, instruments, methods and standard trade/safety practices.
• Must be proficient in Siemens controls and the various generations of controllers and must have knowledge of the Desigo front end migration.
• Must be experienced in BACnet with focus on system compatibility and communication from a variety of vendors.
• Knowledge of IT networking skills including Johnson Controls, Phoenix, and ALC system architecture and troubleshooting.
• Successfully uses multiple software programs independently. Software may include Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, webmail and Peoplesoft.
• Proficiency with mobile devices including iOS.
• Must be available and capable of responding to irregularities during evenings and weekends ensuring 24 hour, 7 day per week coverage.

Preferred Qualifications: (Education and experience)

• Degree in computer or IT sciences

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

• Receptive to feedback, willing to learn, embracing continuous improvement.
• Helpful, respectful, approachable and team oriented. Ability to build strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Seeks to build collaboration by encouraging trust, mutual respect and shared purpose.
• Balances listening and talking, speaks and writes clearly and accurately, keeps others informed.
• Integrates health and safety precautions into daily activities.
• Works effectively in an environment in which the parameters may change daily; adjusts behavior to meet the needs of different people and situations.

Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

• Facilitates open and effective communication, cooperation and teamwork within and outside of one's own team.
• Plans, manages time well and arrives on time.
• Recommends improvements and opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Exceptional customer relationship skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships in a diverse environment.
• Analytical skills including critical thinking, decision making, trouble shooting and problem solving, reading and interpreting technical drawings.
• Achieves a standard of excellence with work processes and outcomes, honoring University and Department policies and all regulatory requirements.

Target hiring range for this position will be $54.14/hr. as determined by the Local 399 CBA.

Benefits:
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

Work-Life and Wellness:
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We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

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