Operations Center Specialist

The Human Resources Department announces the position of Operations Center Specialist reporting to the Manager, Office Operations.

Responsibilities include: monitoring/administering building automation/management systems to ensure safe, reliable, efficient and comfortable environments; makes adjustments and/or works with maintenance personnel to address issues; provides diagnoses and trouble-shoots electronic control system malfunctions; supports and/or represents department during design and construction activities relative to building automation, technologies, and energy management; recommends equipment or standards to ensure energy efficient replacements are specified; monitors/responds to alarms; dispatches or communicates information to maintenance or personnel to ensure appropriate response is executed; serves as lead expert regarding the Work Order Management system; works with management to ensure comprehensive work order / preventive maintenance schedules are established/maintained; stays current with system operation and maintenance and provides justification for replacements; develops/administers processes to track/trend operating systems;  prepares reports; plans, organizes, and administers energy management initiatives; develops and implements goals/objectives; recommends policies/procedures or operating strategies for effective, efficient and economical operations; coordinates participation in energy programs; develops utility management measures; provides direction for implementation of a utilities management program; develops and maintains activity schedules for buildings to ensure user expectations are met while providing for maximum energy efficiency; ensures maximum efficiency during occupied/unoccupied periods; oversees installation, programming and ongoing maintenance of building automation and similar technologies; maintains utility consumption records and computerized database; compiles and analyzes consumption data; identifies opportunities for improvement and provides strategies to achieve energy management goals; provides  various reports; review/update, open/close all Preventative Maintenance Work Orders; communicates with and assists outside service companies; distributes service outage announcements as required; compiles, copies and distributes maintenance and construction announcements; provides emergency response activities in accordance with policies; as needed, functions as the University switchboard operator; provides systems training to less skilled personnel; and performs related duties.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Energy Management (Certified Energy Manager) preferred.

• Seven (7) years of experience in facilities/building operations, building automation, and/or energy management.

• Thorough understanding in all aspects of building systems design and maintenance; Ability to work with digital control systems (such as, Siemens, Automated Logic, Johnson Controls and similar systems).

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Strong leadership skills to direct program initiatives and resources working on building automation systems; PC experience required and the ability to program HVAC related software.

• Able to work under pressure and prioritize multiple job requirements; Ability to achieve goals using diplomacy.

• Capable of taking direction and implementing continuous improvement strategies.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends as required.

Exempt

Internal Application Deadline:  June 3, 2013

External Application Deadline:  Until position is filled

Starting Date:  As Soon As Possible

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