HVAC Commissioning Technician

HVAC Commissioning Technician

Apply to the HVAC Commissioning Technician role at Auburn University
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Position Information

Requisition Number: S4763P
Home Org Name:
Energy Management Division
VP, Facilities Management

Position Title:

HVAC Commissioning Technician
Job Class Code: NC94
Appointment Status:
Full-time
FTE:
Limited Term (No Limited Term Length)

Job Summary:

Supports Auburn University’s energy management and conservation initiatives and programs through optimization of campus building systems.

• Supports new commissioning efforts by performing design reviews, report reviews, and item follow-up to ensure that new systems are started efficiently.
• Performs Building Automation System (BAS) programming to implement energy management strategies.
• Performs Test and Balance functions to evaluate the current condition of buildings in support of the Continuous and Retro-Commissioning efforts.
• Uses predictive maintenance techniques in the analysis of buildings.
• Develops reports from analysis of buildings for distribution to appropriate Auburn University personnel.
• Performs minor repair activities on building components during commissioning projects to aid in the efficiency of buildings.
• Performs troubleshooting activities to improve building performance and aid Auburn University personnel in completing root-cause analysis functions.
• Performs training of building systems to aid maintenance personnel in developing skill levels.
• Performs minor retrofits that will result in energy savings or building operation improvements.
• Monitors and analyzes results of improvement projects to illustrate outcomes to upper management.
• Utilizes building modeling software to construct and maintain models for system analysis during Retro-commissioning efforts.
• May be responsible for training, assisting or assigning tasks to others. May provide input to performance reviews of other employees.

• Life-Changing Impact:
  Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence:
  We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You:
  Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama:
  The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone:
  Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

• Level I: Education:
  Bachelor’s degree;
  
  Experience:
  
  0 years.
• Level II: Education:
  Bachelor’s degree;
  
  Experience:
  
  4 years of experience in energy conservation practices.
• Level III: Education:
  Bachelor’s degree;
  
  Experience:
  
  6 years of experience in energy conservation practices.

Substitutions allowed:
When a candidate has the required experience, but lacks the required education, they may normally apply additional relevant experience toward the education requirement, at a rate of two (2) years relevant experience per year of required education.

Substitutions allowed:
When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

• Level I: Knows fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of particular field of specialization.
• Level II: Knows and applies fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of particular field of specialization, with awareness of related fields.
• Level III: Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of a particular field of specialization to the completion of difficult assignments. Also possesses knowledge of related fields and areas of operation which affect, or are affected by, own area.
• Valid Driver’s License.

• Experience in Metasys (BAS)…