Building Operations Technologies Specialist

Overview

The BAS Specialist at MD Anderson Cancer Center provides analysis of facilities business and management needs and problems in terms of system and user‑department requirements and establishes viable means to enhance performance via database applications and tracking mechanisms for building automation and operations technology system servers, workstations, field processors, databases, advanced programming enhancements, and special projects.

Ideal candidate will have experience supporting Siemens applications and supporting all the IOT infrastructure that supports facilities.

The salary range is $106,500 - $133,000 - $159,500.

• Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week
• Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals
• Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
• Teachers Retirement System defined‑benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
• Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness‑related reduced salary pay program
• Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs, and employee resource groups

Be part of a world‑renowned cancer center making an impact across Texas and beyond. Collaborate with top‑tier leaders and institutions in academic medicine. Help shape the future of healthcare through bold, system‑wide innovation. Work with a mission‑driven organization: be part of MD Anderson’s mission to eliminate cancer through integrated patient care, research, and education, contributing to a globally recognized institution with a meaningful purpose.

The BOT Team plays a critical role in supporting the institution’s built environment by managing 17 Building Automation System (BAS) applications. These systems are essential for controlling and monitoring HVAC and lighting across both new construction and renovation projects. The team’s responsibilities span the full lifecycle of automated building systems—from design and installation to maintenance and troubleshooting.

Oversee the Daily Support and Maintenance of all Building Automation System Servers, Software, and Field Processors:

Consult with departmental personnel for problem definition and management requirements. Provide problem analysis and issue resolution within the section, and assistance to BAS co‑workers and end users. Document and maintain all levels of BAS information, servers, workstations, and field processors tied into BAS. Assist in preparing user information, IP and Workstation Acronym addresses and NIC address for the Institution’s database. Configure software and hardware for expansion and upgrades of the Building Automation System and OT architecture, including BBMD processor configuration and management.

Develop utility programs and applications. Coordinate work efforts of other IT & IS personnel for setup configuration and troubleshooting of computer servers, workstations, networks, and other specialty software systems and Information Security requirements pertaining to operations technology applications and field processors.

CMMS, BAS System, Database and Application Upgrades:

Responsible for the installation of new software and enhancement release upgrades in coordination with IS/IT departments. Analyze source documents, database structure, and management report requirements. Coordinate operations technology systems improvements between Information Systems and user departments and provide necessary documentation and consultation for implementation of system upgrades. Review, analyze, recommend, receive approval, and coordinate plans & procurement of system upgrades. Coordinate and resolve software and hardware compatibility issues.

System Security, User Access Control, Audit and Disaster Recovery Plans and Operations Paperwork:

Establish, administer, and maintain system security on all building automation and operations technology systems. Develop levels of…