Controls Specialist – HVAC

Job ID: 1166833_RR00124765

Facility: NYU Langone Health

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Shift: Day

Schedule: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm

Department: Facilities/Real Estate, NYU Langone HealthRED+F-Plant Maint-Adm (C63)

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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 Controls Specialist. 

In this role, the successful candidate will monitor and analyze HVAC and building automation systems to ensure safe and comfortable facilities, optimized for lowest energy usage. They execute building automation system upgrades, optimization of programming, training, and troubleshooting and repairs. They also provide support to the energy management program.

Job Responsibilities:

I .         ENERGY MANAGEMENT

    1. Perform support, analysis, and reporting of the School and Hospitals energy conservation and management initiatives.
    2. Upgrades HVAC controls programming and user interfaces to optimize energy performance, improve indoor comfort conditions, and enhance system ease of use.
    3. 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.

 

II.        HVAC AND CONTROL SYSTEM MANAGEMENT 

    1. Responsible for building automation system programming and user interface modifications including HVAC programming, graphical interface development, smart alarming development and auto-commissioning systems.
    2. Responsible for the safeguarding of the building automation systems servers and network hardware and database backups.
    3. Performs software and firmware upgrades.
    4. Performs HVAC and building automation system troubleshooting and reporting. 
    5. Perform physical mechanical equipment room surveys to ensure that physical plant equipment is working properly and efficiently.
    6. Oversees the execution of the building automation system alarm reduction program.
    7. Develop and maintain a working knowledge of all utility and engineering building systems and applicable codes and regulations.
    8. Provides support for the commissioning process of MEP systems.

III.       TRAINING AND EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT

 

    1. 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.
    2. Works hands on in the field with trades people to reinforce classroom training.

 

IV.       ATTENDANCE/RELIABILITY

    1. Adheres to departmental guidelines concerning time, vacation, personal days and other paid/unpaid leaves.
    1. Arrives on time for work and meetings.
    2. Provides proper notification for absences or tardiness.

 

V.        ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

 

    1. Adheres to departmental Medical Center guidelines concerning safety, rules of conduct, etc. as outlined in the Employee Staff Handbook.
    2. Maintains a professional appearance; wears identification badge at all times.

VI.       General

    1. Respond to emergency situations as required.  Be available for emergency calls on a 24 hour basis (cell phone/beeper).
    2. Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelors Degree OR Associates degree in a technical field with equivalent experience
  • 5 years experience in HVAC and building automation installation and service or equivalent experience
  • HVAC and building automation systems experience
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office Suite.
  • Strong spreadsheet skills.
  • Experience with working with unionized workforce

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 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 $84,577.93 – $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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