Lead Building Controls Engineer

Newmark; Collegeville (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Lead Building Controls Engineer to oversee the operations and maintenance of central building systems at a premier research campus. This role involves ensuring the seamless functionality of Building Automation Systems (BAS) and other critical utilities, making it essential for the team's success. The ideal candidate will possess strong HVAC and mechanical skills, with a focus on preventative maintenance and troubleshooting. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and offers generous benefits, including a leading parental leave policy and education reimbursement.

Benefits

Industry leading Parental Leave Policy (up to 16 weeks)

Generous healthcare

Bright Horizons back-up care program

Generous paid time off

Education reimbursement

Referral Program

Opportunities to network and connect

Qualifications

• 5+ years of building operations experience or equivalent training.
• Knowledgeable in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical skills.
• Experience with BAS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure 100% uptime of building systems and equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Respond to tenant requests and maintain logs.

Skills

HVAC

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Plumbing

Electrical Skills

Instrumentation

Mechanical Skills

Preventative Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Trade School Training

Tools

Work Order Software

Testing Devices

Job description

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Job Summary:

Responsibilities include the operations, maintenance, and repair of central building systems and equipment at a world class chemical sciences research campus. Duties include all aspects of monitoring, routine and emergency response, and operations for Building Automation Systems (BAS), air handlers & exhaust equipment, lab hoods, refrigeration units and other similar/related systems. This position will be an integral member of the team to manage the daily, routine, and emergency operation of the facility to ensure 100% uptime of all systems.

• Ability to maintain temperature, humidity, supply and exhaust through available systems.
• Maintain onsite direct utilities including (but not limited to) electrical power, city water, chilled water, natural gas, nitrogen, plant air, vacuum systems, sanitary sewer and steam.
• Knowledgeable in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, instrumentation, and mechanical skills.
• Perform preventative maintenance work on equipment as assigned.
• Troubleshoot and service computer data center environmental controls, air conditioners, and humidifiers along with air handling systems, commercial ice machines, hood pressure controls, all types of pneumatic controlled devices relating to temperature, humidity, air flow control, and air handler pneumatic system operation
• Utilize BAS to monitor and adjust system settings, start/stop equipment, adjust set points, access all units and their menus, view and change attributes of any point necessary in the system.
• Manage information communication received from alarming system.
• Be responsive to tenant requests through both personal contact and work order systems.
• Maintain maintenance logs and records.
• Perform all assigned work to ensure the safety of the building’s tenants and the continuous operation of the site.
• Comply with all procedures, maintaining good housekeeping and safety of work areas. Recognize danger and safety hazards and propose methods to eliminate them.
• Monitors HVAC systems and operations. Conducts preventive maintenance in accordance with established schedules. Includes test runs, repairs and logging equipment.
• Confirm equipment is clear, tagged and permitted prior to initiating any repair action.
• With minimum supervision, work from drawings, blueprints, sketches, or oral instructions.
• Work with other trade mechanics to complete assigned jobs.
• Troubleshooting building control systems.
• Being on call and willing to work overtime.
• Repairing and troubleshooting pneumatic control systems.
• Monitor operational performance of equipment using the site building automation system.
• Conduct and document scheduled tours of plant equipment and key areas.
• Oversee the execution of daily operations and maintenance activities performed by third party contract personnel including the management of relevant work permits.
• Ensure all safety, environmental, and site standards are strictly adhered to within the facility by both company and any vendors performing work. Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, all applicable building codes, and policies and procedures.
• Operation and maintenance of temperature control systems.
• May perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Job Description

Job Summary:

Responsibilities include the operations, maintenance, and repair of central building systems and equipment at a world class chemical sciences research campus. Duties include all aspects of monitoring, routine and emergency response, and operations for Building Automation Systems (BAS), air handlers & exhaust equipment, lab hoods, refrigeration units and other similar/related systems. This position will be an integral member of the team to manage the daily, routine, and emergency operation of the facility to ensure 100% uptime of all systems.

Essential Job Duties

• Ability to maintain temperature, humidity, supply and exhaust through available systems.
• Maintain onsite direct utilities including (but not limited to) electrical power, city water, chilled water, natural gas, nitrogen, plant air, vacuum systems, sanitary sewer and steam.
• Knowledgeable in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, instrumentation, and mechanical skills.
• Perform preventative maintenance work on equipment as assigned.
• Troubleshoot and service computer data center environmental controls, air conditioners, and humidifiers along with air handling systems, commercial ice machines, hood pressure controls, all types of pneumatic controlled devices relating to temperature, humidity, air flow control, and air handler pneumatic system operation
• Utilize BAS to monitor and adjust system settings, start/stop equipment, adjust set points, access all units and their menus, view and change attributes of any point necessary in the system.
• Manage information communication received from alarming system.
• Be responsive to tenant requests through both personal contact and work order systems.
• Maintain maintenance logs and records.
• Perform all assigned work to ensure the safety of the building’s tenants and the continuous operation of the site.
• Comply with all procedures, maintaining good housekeeping and safety of work areas. Recognize danger and safety hazards and propose methods to eliminate them.
• Monitors HVAC systems and operations. Conducts preventive maintenance in accordance with established schedules. Includes test runs, repairs and logging equipment.
• Confirm equipment is clear, tagged and permitted prior to initiating any repair action.
• With minimum supervision, work from drawings, blueprints, sketches, or oral instructions.
• Work with other trade mechanics to complete assigned jobs.
• Troubleshooting building control systems.
• Being on call and willing to work overtime.
• Repairing control valves.
• Repairing VAV boxes.
• Repairing and troubleshooting pneumatic control systems.
• Monitor operational performance of equipment using the site building automation system.
• Conduct and document scheduled tours of plant equipment and key areas.
• Oversee the execution of daily operations and maintenance activities performed by third party contract personnel including the management of relevant work permits.
• Ensure all safety, environmental, and site standards are strictly adhered to within the facility by both company and any vendors performing work. Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, all applicable building codes, and policies and procedures.
• Operation and maintenance of temperature control systems.
• May perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Skills, Education And Experience

• High School Diploma
• Minimum of 5 years previous building operations experience or equivalent combination of formal trade school training and related experience.
• Experience with building automation systems (BAS) is preferred
• Familiarity with preventative maintenance and work order software systems preferred.
• Must complete required safety classes that pertain to specific job duties.
• Ability to handle multiple projects, trouble shoot and make informed decisions.
• Proficient computer and e-mail skills.
• Ability to use various testing devices related to the mechanical trades.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to function as a team member in a demanding service environment.
• Valid driver license
  
  

Benefits And Perks

• Industry leading Parental Leave Policy (up to 16 weeks)
• Generous healthcare
• Bright Horizons back-up care program
• Generous paid time off
• Education reimbursement
• Referral Program
• Opportunities to network and connect
  
  

Benefits/perks listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Newmark and the job location.

Working Conditions: Normal working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elements.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Newmark is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

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