Senior Controls Specialist - HVAC

NYU Langone Hospitals; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health is seeking a Senior Controls Specialist to monitor and optimize HVAC and building automation systems, upgrade programming, and support energy management initiatives. You will lead training, supervise a team, and drive continuous commissioning to improve energy performance and comfort.

The role requires extensive experience in HVAC/building automation, programming, and a proven ability to manage up to 15 bargaining unit staff while coordinating with cross-functional teams to

Qualifications

• BA/BS in a technical field.
• 7 years experience in HVAC and building automation installation and service.
• 4 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience with bargaining unit staff.

Responsibilities

• ENERGY MANAGEMENT: Support and analyze energy conservation initiatives, upgrade HVAC controls, and develop reports on energy usage.
• TRAINING AND EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT: Develop and manage ongoing training for in-house staff; supervise up to 15 bargaining unit staff.
• BUILDING SYSTEMS: Oversee alarm reduction programs, commissioning support, and coordination of short and long term projects.
• SYSTEM MANAGEMENT: Manage programming, UI modifications, troubleshooting, and data backups for BAS servers and networks.

Skills

HVAC & Building Automation

Supervisory Experience

Education

BA/BS in technical field

Engineering degree preferred

Tools

Alerton

Automated Logic

Job description

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.
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Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Senior Controls Specialist.

Monitor and analyze HVAC and building automation systems to ensure safe and comfortable facilities, optimized for lowest energy usage. Executes building automation system upgrades, optimization of programming, training, and troubleshooting and repairs. Provides support to the energy management program

Job Responsibilities:

• ENERGY MANAGEMENT: Perform support, analysis, and reporting of the medical center energy conservation and management initiatives. Upgrades HVAC controls programming and user interfaces to optimize energy performance, improve indoor comfort conditions, and enhance system ease of use. Participate in and enhance a continuous monitoring based commissioning program to monitor and analyze the performance and energy efficiency of HVAC and building automation systems.Develop energy usage, economic and general program reports as needed.
• TRAINING AND EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT: Responsible for the development and management of an ongoing training program designed to develop in-house employees to be fully self sufficient in building automation system service and installation. Works hands on in the field with trades people to reinforce classroom training.Supervise up to 15 bargaining unit staff as needed, including scheduling, discipline, approvals for time off and performance evaluations .
• Oversees the execution of the building automation system alarm reduction program.Develop and maintain a working knowledge of all utility and engineering building systems and applicable codes and regulations. Provides support for the commissioning process of MEP systemsAssist in planning and development of staff and contractors to address current problems and anticipated future issues and opportunities. Participate in work planning, goal setting and various committees (such as the energy and sustainability committee).Coordinate and manage short term work efforts and long term projects.
• HVAC AND CONTROL SYSTEM MANAGEMENT: Responsible for building automation system programming and user interface modifications including HVAC programming, graphical interface development, smart alarming development and auto-commissioning systems.Responsible for the safeguarding of the building automation systems servers and network hardware and database backups.Performs software and firmware upgrades.Performs HVAC and building automation system troubleshooting and reporting. Perform physical mechanical equipment room surveys to ensure that physical plant equipment is working properly and efficiently.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in a technical field.
• 7 years experience in HVAC and building automation installation and service is required
• 4 years of supervisory experience.
• HVAC and building automation systems experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office Suite.
• Strong spreadsheet skills.
• Experience with working with bargaining unit staff

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineering degree preferred.
• Knowledge of Alerton and Automated Logic Corp. systems a big plus.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $84,577.92 - $145,897.01 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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