Controls Application Specialist

Title : Controls App Specialist

Employee Classification : Controls App Specialist

Campus : University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division : HSC-Operations

SubDivision-Department : HSC-Facilities Management Services

Department : HSC-Facilities Admin-356000

Job Location : Fort Worth

Salary : 71,100.00

FTE : 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility :

About Us - Values Overview :

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth.

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Department Summary

The Facilities Management team’s mission is to make The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth a place where the facilities and grounds are aesthetically pleasing, clean, well maintained, energy efficient and appropriate to support the institutional Mission and Vision.

We are dedicated to providing services to the Health Science Center by maintaining an environment that is conducive to learning, teaching, and research.

Position Overview

The Controls Application Specialist is a senior level position Under minimal supervision, perform senior level tasks (primarily complex or advanced) related to maintaining, installing, calibrating, troubleshooting, retrofitting, commissioning and retrocommissioning of instrumentation, building and energy management automation systems.

Responsible for ensuring control systems are operating per design to meet savings, comfort and efficiency requirements. Responsible for training UNTHSC personnel on the direct digital control systems.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a technical field and three (3) years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Understanding of and success in DDC programming using INET, Tridium, and Open Protocol Controls platforms; keeps abreast of current developments.

Seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills;

shares expertise with others. Familiar with automated design software. Ability to translate concepts and information into images.

Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail. Skill in identifying problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Ability to develop project plans, communicate changes and progress. Knowledge of principles for providing customer services.

This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts. Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.

Ability to communicate effectively and work successfully as a member of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess over 10 years’ of experience in the operation and maintenance of instrumentation and controls equipment in support of a University Utilities Plant or similar industrial environment.
• Associate degree in a technical field.
• Graduation from an accredited college level program in Industrial Instrumentation or related studies.
• Certification as an Instrument Technician, Control System Technician, or related field.
• Applicants must have experience with HVAC & central plant system controls, BAS networking, equipment safety devices, low voltage wiring, BAS logic programming, and starting up / commissioning control systems.
• Hands-on experience with setting up / troubleshooting controls for mechanical and electrical equipment is required, including programming, wiring and starting VFDs, installing and setting up actuators, and wiring and testing safety devices.
• Typical projects include large central plant renovations with condensing boilers, large pump stations, chillers and refrigerant monitoring systems, office fit out with VAV boxes, air handler retrofits, roof top unit replacement, fan coil units and heat pumps.

Required License / Registration / Certifications

Job Duties :

• Performs senior level tasks (primarily complex or advanced) related to maintaining, installing, calibrating, troubleshooting, retrofitting, commissioning and retrocommissioning of instrumentation, building and energy management automation systems. - (Essential)
• Responsible for ensuring control systems are operating per design to meet savings, comfort and efficiency requirements. - (Essential)
• Responsible for training UNTHSC personnel on the direct digital control systems. - (Essential)

Work Schedule : Monday-Friday 7-4

Monday-Friday 7-4

Driving University Vehicle :

Security Sensitive :

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions :

Benefits :

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EEO Statement :

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit and takes actions to prevent discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices.

The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate.

The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.