HVAC BAS Manager, Campus Operations

Full Time
Buffalo, NY 14260
$68,000 - $85,000 a year
Posted
Job description

The department of Campus Operations at the University at Buffalo has an exciting opportunity for an individual to provide technical oversight and guidance for the day-to-day operations of the campus HVAC and building automation control shop.

The HVAC BAS Manager will:
  • Provide technical expertise and subject matter expert knowledge to assist Maintenance Supervisors in reviewing work orders and planning daily work assignments for department team members
  • Collaboratively manage HVAC preventative maintenance plan along with Maintenance Supervisors
  • Manage UUP staff to function as building automation system (BAS) and energy management technicians. Direct daily activities, project work and provide technical staff development to UUP staff.
  • Function as the liaison between facilities operation and University customers submitting work order and project requests
  • 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
  • Projects: Manage planning, scheduling, purchase orders, contractors and execution of small projects for your department
  • 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
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
  • Six years of design and installation of BAS experience, including Andover/Schneider electric BAS programming or Siemens BAS programming.


Experience should include a minimum of one of the following:
  • Building Automation Systems (BAS) design, installation or programming
  • Mechanical systems design and/or installation
  • Information Technology networking and programming
  • BAS technician field experience

Physical Demands
Bending, twisting, ability to move 50 pounds, ascend/descend 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
$68,000 - $85,000

Type
Full-Time

Campus
All Campuses

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