HVAC Energy Management Systems Operator

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Job Summary
Under the direction of the manager of mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) trades or designee, provide system
administration of the campus energy management systems and assure sustainable facility systems operations. Operate,
repair, and maintain the heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) systems for the college.

Anticipated pay for this position is $33.33/hour.

This position will work a 7am-3pm Tuesday-Saturday schedule.

Essential Functions
Energy Management Systems (EMS) Operations and Maintenance

• Provide programming, operation, and maintenance of the campus EMS. Areas of responsibility include proprietary networks, communications equipment, systems software, and front-end equipment and software. Maintain an inventory of parts for the systems.
• Develop and design new programs and sequences of operation as necessary to fulfill operational and energy-efficiency requirements.
• Provide regular and consistent review, adjustment, and troubleshooting of EMS program parameters, including schedules, setbacks, setpoints, alarms, and other elements of sequences of operation.
• Troubleshoot and repair EMS and components. Perform calibration of system points as necessary.
• Assist in the expansion of the EMS to extend to existing campus HVAC/R systems.
• Provide written documentation as necessary of system sequences, upgrades, extensions, overrides, or other information as necessary. Maintain up-to-date control drawings.
• Provide system administration, including login/password assignment and oversight.
• Provide oversight of contracted EMS technical support.

Energy Monitoring and Reporting

• Monitor and evaluate HVAC/R system operation as related to energy use. Identify opportunities for improved operation and recommended associated changes. Set up and evaluate data trends related to energy consumption.
• Read and record the data of various types of energy metering devices such as electric, gas, steam and condensate meters. Monitor and maintain metering devices.

HVAC/R Operations and Maintenance

• Assist with monitoring special controlled temperature and humidity spaces.
• Operate, service, and maintain HVAC/R equipment and related control systems. Work includes the installation, set-up, calibration, troubleshooting, upgrading, monitoring and repairing a wide variety of equipment and control systems in all campus facilities. Inspect, test, lubricate, clean, adjust and replace parts (such as fan belts, bearings, couplings, etc.) and repair and adjust varied types of mechanical-electrical equipment (such as fans, motors, pumps, compressors, filters, engines, generators, refrigeration equipment and controls, etc.) on a regular schedule or as assigned.
• Monitor and manage HVAC/R systems to meet comfort and environmental control conditions. Ensure specified temperature, humidity levels, and control points are being maintained efficiently and at the desired levels.
• Service, operate, and monitor swimming pool pumps, water treatment and filters, as required.
• Record necessary operating information, maintain preventive maintenance records, and service records on all pieces of equipment. Maintain metering equipment, log associated data, and analyze systems to maintain accurate records.
• Assist in the development and implementation of preventative maintenance programs.
• Maintain areas surrounding mechanical equipment, keeping them clean and free from dirt, grease and oil, and in safe
• operating condition. Replace, install, or maintain all safety devices on equipment.

Training

• Assist in the training of HVAC personnel in the use of the EMS.
• Participate in training sessions related to technical and personal performance and apply training to improve system operation.

Other Duties

• Provide technical support to projects or upgrades involving HVAC/R or EMS scope. Review and comment on design documents and product/system submittals.
• Clean and maintain a neat and orderly work area.
• Observe OSHA safety regulations and practices at all times.
• Drive college vehicles as assigned.
• Responsible for cleaning vehicles, inspecting for damage and performing visual check prior to using. Reporting any issues discovered to the supervisor immediately.
• Ability to work hours which may include nights and weekends as needed to satisfy the needs of the position.
• Remove ice and snow and perform sanding as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license. Must complete and comply with all college driving credentialing requirements.
• Must provide own transportation to carry out college work, which is reimbursable according to union contract agreement.
• Must be able to safely lift and carry up to fifty pounds regularly and ninety pounds occasionally. Must be able to bend, walk, stand, climb stairs and ladders and safely operate loaded hand trucks and dollies as well as work in very warm/cold and cramped spaces for extended periods of time.
• Must be proficient in the operation of automated control systems.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in accessing the internet, using the Smith College email, finance, payroll and calendar systems, trade related database systems as well as the work order system.
• Must be able to pass a background check. Upon award of this position, a Division of Motor Vehicles background check will be completed.

Education/Experience

• Associates degree in engineering discipline or related field required. Equivalent work experience will be considered as a substitute for such a degree.
• Five years of actual field experience with building controls systems performing modifications, adaptations, construction and design work of an intricate nature.
• Ability to read blueprints, control drawings and logic controls and BMS program language.
• Additional technical training in the operation and maintenance of heating, ventilating and/or air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) systems, DDC controls and related fields is required.
• Must have a minimum of five years of field experience in the maintenance, servicing, installation, set-up, calibration, troubleshooting and repair of all HVAC/R equipment and controls and thoroughly understand the interaction of such equipment with all related HVAC systems.
• Familiar with ALC and Alerton systems.
• A Massachusetts State Refrigeration Technicians license, desired.
• OSHA 10 or 30 hour certification may be required.
• Ability to obtain pool license, if requested.
• Must be familiar with variable refrigerant flow HVAC technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of absorption and centrifugal and screw chillers, preferred.

Skills

• Must be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of all parts, terms, schematic drawings, tools and equipment, design,
• servicing, maintenance and operation of HVAC/R and DDC control systems.
• Must not be allergic to chemicals and materials normally used in the HVAC/R or pool maintenance operation.
• Must be capable of wearing respiratory masks and other PPE as required for the job.
• Ability to perform routine welding and machinist work is desirable.
• Ability to use good judgment to take appropriate independent action to carry out the primary functions of the job.
• Must have excellent customer service skills and have noted ability to work well with staff, students and all members of
• the college community.
• Must demonstrate strong communication skills, including oral, written and electronic.
• Must have commitment to maintain high standards of maintenance
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must possess knowledge of all safety regulations applicable to work performed.
• Must have knowledge of OSHA regulations for the safety of the college employees, its users and property.
• Must demonstrate ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Must possess ability to interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches and other specifications as well as plan work procedures.
• Must have a clear understanding of the union contract and all college policies.

Review of applications will begin

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Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is one of the largest women's colleges in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst.Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 151B, it is the policy of Smith College to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact our recruiting team at recruiting-u@smith.edu.

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