Building Controls Specialist — Energy & Commissioning

Vanderbilt; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University is seeking a Controls Specialist in Plant Operations to maintain and improve building control, fire, security, and access systems across campus, ensuring safe, energy-efficient operation of facilities.

The role covers commissioning, retro-commissioning, testing, maintenance, and documentation of pneumatic and direct digital control hardware, with collaboration across campus planning and operations to meet performance and code requirements.

Qualifications

• 4 years electronics/instrumentation work experience required.
• Experience with pneumatic and DDC instrumentation and building automation.
• Knowledge of Johnson Controls and Automated Logic systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end testing, commissioning, retro-commissioning, and servicing on projects.
• Monitor and calibrate building system controls for energy efficiency.
• Assist in data collection to improve HVAC operation and energy management.
• Analyze malfunctions and repair or adjust operating parameters.
• Prepare detailed test and repair records and maintain documentation.

Skills

Electronics experience

Instrumentation

DDC systems knowledge

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Johnson Controls

Automated Logic

Electrical wiring tools

Job description

Vanderbilt University is seeking a Controls Specialist in Plant Operations to maintain and improve building control, fire, security, and access systems across campus, ensuring safe, energy-efficient operation of facilities.

The role covers commissioning, retro-commissioning, testing, maintenance, and documentation of pneumatic and direct digital control hardware, with collaboration across campus planning and operations to meet performance and code requirements.