Building Automation & Controls Supervisor

Jobtailor

Frederick (MD)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States seeks a seasoned Controls Technician to oversee Building Automation Systems, HVAC and instrumentation control work at the Fort Detrick Energy Production Facility and Signal Campus. You will lead maintenance, install, calibrate, and troubleshoot complex systems on-site with a focus on safety and reliability.

The role requires 5+ years in instrument and controls, plus strong hands-on supervision, field coordination, and vendor quality control.

Qualifications

Five (5+) years’ related work experience, especially working with instrument controls, HVAC controls, etc.
Seven or more (7+) years’ related work experience is a bonus
Ability to work on site at the Fort Detrick Energy Production Facility and Signal Campus
Extensive knowledge of a variety of electronic or digital controls systems
Ability to test and write modifications in multiple languages of systems software
Ability to install, repair, maintain, adjust, calibrate, and troubleshoot instrumentation and control systems
Ability to troubleshoot boiler, chiller, conditioned emergency power, Building Automation Systems, IT networks, OSI PI Historian, and fire and security controls equipment
Ability to install, test, repair, and troubleshooting stand-alone PCs, networked PCs, printers, and other computer peripherals

Responsibilities

Oversee all Building Automation Systems, IT Network, OSI PI Historian, and fire and security controls-related equipment and maintenance
Supervise and direct preventive maintenance, repair, installation, commissioning, and servicing of controls for boiler, chiller, and conditioned emergency power systems
Provide field supervision of plant operations and coordinate Electrician, Lead LPO Mechanic, and 10-hour day-shift maintenance activities
Identify maintenance needs and provide controls vendor quality control
Supervise the Lead LPO Mechanic, Plant Electrician, and 10-hour day staff
Assign work orders with the Assistant Facility Manager and oversee safe, proper task completion
Monitor Building Automation System trending reports and alert management to errors that may cause meter-reading errors
Diagnose and repair complex control-system malfunctions
Disassemble, inspect, test, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and reassemble instruments and control equipment
Coordinate activities with facility management, service order managers, and subcontractors
Adjust and repair final control mechanisms and calibrate instruments
Connect motors, compressors, temperature and humidity controls, and ventilation fans to control panels and power sources
Observe gauges and adjust controls for proper operation
Replace defective breaker controls, thermostats, switches, fuses, and electrical wiring
Provide sketches of field changes and discrepancies for engineering corrections and drawings; assist with job layouts and bid proposals
Install, test, repair, and troubleshoot PCs, networked PCs, printers, and computer peripherals