Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Position Title HVAC BAS Engineer, Campus Operations
Classification Title Lead Programmer-Analyst
Department Campus Operations
Posting Number P240098
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/49129
Employer State
Position Type
Professional Appointment Term Term
Salary Grade SL3

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary
UB Facilities Operations has an exciting opportunity for a HVAC BAS Engineer. This position will provide technical oversight of the campus building automation system ( BAS ).

Key responsibilities include:

• Programming (the University will provide BAS program training for this position): Function as the departments lead programmer for the Siemens and Schneider Electric BAS by:
  • Support the HVAC control staff in troubleshooting BAS problems
  • Monitoring control systems and sequences
  • Implement corrective actions
  • Establish or modify operational schedules and control sequences while maximizing energy efficiency
  • Review, correct, clean-up, and optimize programming as needed
• Energy Management: Through the BAS , reduce energy consumption and improve energy efficiency in order to lower energy costs and reduce the building's environmental impact.
• Projects: Manage planning, scheduling, purchase orders, contractors and execution of small projects related to the BAS .
• Design support:
  • Perform field review of existing conditions, building plans, and manuals
  • Meet with the design engineers and control system contractors during construction or renovation, or new construction planning
  • Provide subject matter expertise and engage in technical level meetings and discussions with the other units on campus and engineering staff
• Monitor fitness and life-cycle of BAS controllers and equipment
• Identify inefficient operation of various HVAC systems
• Coordinate and schedule BAS controller and system upgrades with UB-IT and users
• This position may require the management of the daily responsibilities of an Energy Systems Manager 1

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit - all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.

About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America's leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience will be considered in lieu of the education requirement.

Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering or Information Technology
and four years of design and installation of BAS experience, including Andover/Schneider electric BAS programming or Siemens BAS programming.

Experience ideally would include a minimum of one of the following:

1. Building Automation Systems ( BAS ) design, installation or programming
2. Mechanical systems design and/or installation
3. Information Technology networking and programming
4. BAS technician field experience
5. Energy Engineering

Physical Demands
Bending, twisting, ability to move 50 pounds, ascend ladders, access equipment located on mezzanines, catwalks, basements and crawlspaces. Ability to work off ladders, scaffolding, in confined spaces and/or where air monitoring may be required. Work in loud/noisy dusty/dirty environments. Work with or around high-pressure steam, high-voltage electrical systems and rotating equipment.

Salary Range $67,000 - $75,000
Additional Salary Information
Type Full-Time
Campus All Campuses
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Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Is a background check required for this posting? Yes
Background Check Notification For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.

Contact Information

Contact's Name John Wojcik
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Assistant Director, Utilities Operations
Contact's Email johnwojc@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-645-5263

Posting Dates

Posted 03/13/2024
Deadline for Internal Applicants 03/27/2024
Deadline for External Applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled 05/01/2024

References

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Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Optional Documents