Sr. Building Automation Controls Engineer (HVAC)

Thecentermemphis; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 78,000 - 139,360; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN seeks a Sr. Building Automation Controls Engineer (HVAC) to oversee campus BAS operations, monitor performance, and lead maintenance teams to keep systems at peak reliability.

Responsibilities include coordinating tests, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and directing BAS modifications and expansions to optimize energy use and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 4+ years of relevant experience or 6+ years with an associate's degree.
• Experience with building automation systems operation and maintenance preferred.
• Knowledge of heat transfer and fluid flow; safe operation of mechanical systems in hospital settings.

Responsibilities

• Act on all problems, emergencies and other matters affecting BAS; suspend activities when risk identified.
• Provide recommendations on equipment operation for energy conservation, efficiency and reliability.
• Review designs and manage projects for BAS modifications, additions and expansions.
• Ensure BAS monitoring and maintenance complies with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Train and guide team members on complex activities and escalations.
• Oversee safe operation of BAS; coordinate with contractors and managers for timely reporting.
• Act as liaison among FOM, contractors and tenants to minimize service disruptions; develop preventive maintenance procedures.
• Coordinate and schedule tests, inspections, and maintenance of BAS; supervise staff.
• Monitor CMMS effectiveness; ensure maintenance tasks and work orders are entered and completed.
• Coordinate with design firms and oversee construction; ensure high-quality training and commissioning for new systems.
• Conduct technical assessments to improve operations and energy-saving initiatives via system optimization.

Skills

Communication

Audience adaptation

Clear reporting

Change management

Data-driven

Customer collaboration

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CMMS software

MS Office

Job description

Act on all problems, emergencies and other matters affecting the building automation systems. Maintain the campus building automation systems in peak operational condition. Plan, coordinate and lead designated Utility Operations and Facilities Maintenance personnel to accomplish required monitoring, operations and maintenance of building automation systems. Ensure all building automation system complies with policies and procedures, federal, state and local regulatory agency requirements. Act on all problems, emergencies and other matters affecting the building automation systems, and suspends activities when undue risk to health, safety, or the environment is identified. Train Utility System Operators and Facility Maintenance personnel on proper monitoring, operation and maintenance of the Metasys Building Automation System. Maintain effective automation systems Energy Management and Conservation programs, including oversight of program performance and reporting. Perform project management responsibilities for building automation systems modifications, additions, and expansions.

Job Responsibilities

• Act on all problems, emergencies and other matters affecting the building automation systems; Suspend activities when undue risk to health, safety, or the environment is identified.
• Provide recommendation on equipment/systems operation and modification for energy conservation, efficiency, and reliability.
• Review designs and perform project management responsibilities for building automation systems modifications, additions, and expansions.
• Ensure all building automation system monitoring, operations and maintenance complies with policies and procedures, federal, state and local regulatory agency requirements.
• Train and guide team members around complex activities within own area and address any escalations/ deviations.
• Oversee the safe and efficient operation of all building automation systems (BAS). Keep Utilities and Facilities Managers informed of abnormal conditions. Coordinate with contractors, management, and supervisors to ensure timely reporting and troubleshooting of BAS issues.
• Act as liaison among FOM, contractors, and building tenants to minimize service disruptions. Develop and recommend preventive maintenance procedures for BAS. Ensure operations meet institutional, regulatory, and safety requirements.
• Coordinate and schedule operational tests, inspections, and maintenance of BAS by in-house and contractor personnel. Supervise designated staff to complete required activities. Oversee BAS-related construction and renovation work to ensure quality and compliance with contracts and hospital safety standards. Conduct quality assurance inspections.
• Monitor and evaluate CMMS effectiveness for BAS maintenance. Ensure preventive maintenance tasks and work orders are properly entered, scheduled, and completed. Review and approve changes to BAS maintenance schedules.
• Coordinate with design firms, oversee construction activities, and support contract development. Ensure high-quality training and commissioning for new systems.
• Conduct technical assessments to enhance operations and support the BAS Master Plan. Convert Metasys files to graphical formats, train staff on updated platforms, identify new monitoring opportunities, and implement energy-saving initiatives through system optimization.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Minimum Education and/or Training

• Associate's degree required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Minimum Experience

• Bachelor's degree in related area (e.g., Administration, Facilities Management, Mechanical) with 4+ years of relevant experience or an associate's degree in related area with 6+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with building automation systems operation and maintenance, preferred.
• Some experience analyzing complex control sequences and resulting operations, and providing solutions for difficult technical problems.
• Some experience dealing with campus building occupants, contractors, and consultants.
• Knowledge of heat transfer and fluid flow and the application of mechanical devices used for delivery of ventilation, steam, chilled water, hot water, and humidification.
• Expertise in hospital policies and departmental procedures, preferred.
• Basic proficiency in MS software and end-user proficiency in CMMS software.

Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Effectively relays understanding of diverse perspectives.
• Can handle communication upwards and downwards as needed.
• Presents information in a clear, well thought out way and tailored to the audience.
• Shows support for the new direction even when the details have not been finalized.
• Uses a data-driven approach to spot early indications of underperformance and takes corrective actions. Celebrates successes.
• Works with partners in their function to find the best solutions that align with functional priorities. Works effectively to find solutions.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of standards, guidelines and regulations pertaining to facility management and services.
• Is able to conduct regular audits and inspections of facility operations to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and safety.
• Independently triages and handles technical issues, escalates as needed.
• Demonstrates physical fitness and is able to work in a stressful environment.
• Ability to look at data more critically and draw meaningful conclusions. Conducts root-cause analysis as needed.
• Quickly rebounds from setbacks, including creating viable plans to move forward.
• Helps others understand the need for change and adapt to it.
• Proactively engages with customers to seek feedback and suggestions to deliver high quality service within own area.
• Maintains exemplary service to support guests always demonstrating calm under pressure and exhibits a pleasing demeanor.
• Independently addresses complex customer needs and issues, escalates as needed.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee frequently is required to talk or hear and or smell.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme hot or cold surfaces, sharp edges, and outside weather conditions.
• The employee will be expected to work in mechanical equipment rooms where low clearance and slip or trip hazards exist.
• The employee may be exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to high noise levels and will be required to wear hearing protection in these cases.
• An essential function of the job is to be able to comply with all applicable federal, state and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job.
• The employee must move about the work space to access work surface and shelves, cabinets, drawers, and equipment that are at, below or above the work surface.
• Nothing in this job description limits management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time as business needs dictate.
• This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
• The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job

Compensation

A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $78,000 - $139,360 per year for the role of Sr. Building Automation Controls Engineer (HVAC).

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