Automation Systems Specialist IV.

Department:

Location:

Health Sciences Center

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID:

R109216

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in a related field and six (6) years of relevant experience with pneumatics, electrical and digital HVAC control devises, systems and their applications or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid driver's license required and must be insurable by the University's insurance carrier. Grade 7 (salaried)

Position Description:

The position of Automation Systems Specialist IV responsibilities include the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and replacement of pneumatic, electric, electronic, and direct digital controls for building HVAC systems. The candidate must have experience with installation, programming, start-up, commissioning, integration, troubleshooting, and repair of one or more direct digital control systems such as Siemens, Apogee, Schneider Electric I/A Series, Tridium Niagara R2, etc. Experience generating web-based graphics, alarms, trends, and other automated reports is required. The candidate should also have experience configuring and integrating various manufacturer graphical user interfaces, network-level controllers, and field-level controllers using BACnet, LonWorks, Modbus, and proprietary protocols. The candidate must be able to pass FBI Form FD-961 clearance, be willing to be fingerprinted, and accept random drug testing. Strong computer skills with Excel, Visio, and Word, along with strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills, are required. CEM or LEED AP certification is a plus.

This is a required personnel position that necessitates the employee’s physical presence in the workplace. The employee must also report to or remain at work during university emergencies or closures and maintain a valid driver’s license that is insurable under the University’s insurance policy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, implement, test, and commission building automation systems (BAS) and energy management systems (EMS).

• Manage contractor specifications, problems, performance, and administration.

• Assist in the acceptance phase of commissioning construction projects.

• Troubleshoot possible issues including, identifying and debugging software, electrical or pneumatic, and installation problems with BAS and EMS.

• Generate reports and recommendations on the performance, condition, operation, and maintenance of building equipment and systems.

• Other duties as assigned by Senior Manager, Physical Plant Maintenance.

TARGET COMPENSATION

• Minimum: $61,147

• Midpoint: $76,381

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

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Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.