Building Automation Systems, Analyst

About this role

Job Posting Title: Building Automation Systems, Analyst ---- Hiring Department: Facilities Services ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: AUSTIN, TX ---- Job Details: General Notes Join the Facilities Operations and Maintenance team, a highly responsive and knowledgeable crew providing outstanding service for Facilities Services and to the university community.

Building Operations , a branch of the Facilities Operations and Maintenance Division, provides comprehensive facilities monitoring, operation, and optimization services in support of the University’s operations.

Our teams provide a comprehensive array of qualified services, backed by our licensed and certified technicians, to this end, we offer opportunities for continuing education, as well as various stipends for additional trade licenses. Our team of trained trade experts are well-matched for the university’s operational and maintenance needs, whether the facility is a brand new laboratory or our iconic Tower.

Our goal is to self-identify operations and maintenance issues long before our clients realize a repair is needed and take a thoughtful approach to using their resources, structuring processes, and providing the best client service and use of university resources. This goal comes from our sense of ownership and pride in our work.

With this approach in mind, the team is organized into a zone-based structure and employs flexible work hours, data analysis, and technology to meet operational goals.

Your skills will make a difference.

You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will contribute to operational excellence and enhance the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to: • Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)

• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options

• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds

• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)

• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses

• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities.

• Tuition assistance

• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets

• Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff ID card

• Free rides on all UT shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

• For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards .

For more information on the Maintenance Operations group, please visit: Visit the Facilities Operations and Maintenance Website

Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employee without sponsorship.

Security sensitive; Criminal background check conducted on selected applicant. Hiring decision is contingent on applicant clearing check. This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215. Applications will be reviewed online by the hiring department. This is a 40 hour work week schedule; hours to be discussed with supervisor.

Purpose To provide journey level technical analysis work for Building Automation Systems.  Responsible for providing journey level technical analysis work in monitoring the installation, modification, and repair for Building Automation Systems. 

Responsibilities • Monitors the functionality of multi-vendor networked BAS systems for proper operation and reporting. Builds and edits graphics pages and links to field points. Uses Microsoft Office applications for reporting, e-mail, analysis, presentation, and graphing.

• Reviews control algorithms and programs for functionality and suitability based on engineering sequences and operating requirements. Implements program changes and verifies proper operation. Identifies flaws or errors in building automation programs and implements solutions. 

• Evaluates programming methods and implements changes to reduce energy consumption.  Work with the Energy Management Optimization (EMO) engineers to implement optimized sequences.

• Reviews HVAC designs, inspects installations, assists in commissioning and retro - commissioning on new and existing BAS systems. Provides consultation and analysis to support staff and project engineering staff. Reads and interprets mechanical and related drawings and diagrams. Reviews new building control systems for conformance to university standards.

• Coordinate with campus intranet LAN systems departments to maintain and troubleshoot multi-vendor networked BAS system, connections, and communications.

• Maintains and troubleshoots computer workstations, displays, UPS's, servers, equipment racks, KVMs and coordinates with multiple vendors and departments for updates, repairs, replacements and warranty service.

• Retrieves historical data from BAS systems and data loggers. Generates reports, charts, and spreadsheets for analysis and review with support staff and project engineering staff.

• Coordinates with Building Operators, HVAC shop, vendors, and other facilities personnel as necessary. Responds to after-hours trouble calls for resolution via either on-site or remotely to ensure emergencies are correctly and competently addressed. (10%)

• Perform other related functions as assigned. Work is performed in accordance with normal trade pra

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