Brigham & Women's Hospital Job Description
Job Title: Controls Engineer
Unit or Section: Utilities/Energy/Sustainability Job Code: 005448
Reports To: Utilities Manager Grade/Structure: 308Z
FLSA Status: Exempt Date: 03/23/2022
Expectations for All Employees:
Supports the organization’s Code of Excellence and Values by exhibiting the following behaviors: Integrity, Respect, Compassion, Excellence, Stewardship and Community.
Age Specific Care Requirements:
Requirement is not applicable to this position.
Blood Borne Pathogen Category:
Minimal exposure, job requires performance of duties that involve inspections in patient care areas with potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.
Position Summary:
This position reports directly to the Utility and Energy Manager and is responsible for the operations and management of the hospital’s Building Management Systems (BMS). This position requires extensive knowledge of building controls and monitoring systems as well as HVAC and electrical systems.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Continually adjust BMS programming to optimize patient and staff comfort and for energy efficiency
- Oversee all BMS system maintenance, repairs, and upgrades
- Trend and pro-actively monitor critical loads, and alarm priorities
- Develop and implement lead/lag, default, and failure mode programming
- Field verify proper operation of all equipment being controlled and/or monitored
- Develop maintenance job plans for specific equipment
- Implement and manage primary and secondary critical alarm monitoring and dispatching
- Assist peers with demand work orders and alarm responses via control systems
- Work closely with several departments and consultants to develop and implement energy optimization and alarm prioritization plans.
- Administer contracts and oversee supporting contractors and vendors.
- Must be available for shift work and to work overtime without notice for emergencies.
- Provide specialized training for maintenance and security staff
- Inspects, cleans, calibrates, building controls and devices related to HVAC and others building systems
- Maintain a record of needed repairs, minor programming fixes, and out-of-normal operating parameters.
- Commission new systems with controls contractors
Fiscal Responsibility
- Estimates costs for equipment, supplies, and people to complete building controls projects.
- Ensures work is carried out within budget, identifying any needs outside of the budget parameters. Shares needs with leadership team in a timely manner.
- Communicates role of control/HVAC vendor with teams and facilitates clarity of roles and collaboration between control/HVAC vendors and team members.
- Oversees and evaluates the work of outside vendors.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS: SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:
Education, Training, and Experience; Certification / Licensure:
- An Associates Degree with 5 years experience in the building controls industry or 10 years experience with building control and monitoring systems preferably in a Medical Center environment.
- Demonstrated understanding of physics of mechanical systems and associated media of air and water.
- Membership and certification by appropriate organizations (such as AEE) desirable.
- Control system skill sets to include installation, repairs, troubleshooting, programming, data trending, energy management, control devices, and computer hardware/software.
- Massachusetts Licensed Electrician, Massachusetts Licensed Refrigeration Mechanic, or Certified Plant Engineer preferred.
- Demonstrated understanding of HVAC systems. Familiarity with Siemens Controls, Honeywell Controls, and Johnson Controls pneumatic and DDC systems is preferred.
- Must demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Excellent verbal, written, and time management skills.
- Ability to read and understand building riser drawings.
- Expected to interact with all levels of hospital personnel, vendors, and consultants.
- Other computer experience to include AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
May be required to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs and ladders, identify colors, lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment. Conditions include working inside or outside, working around machines with moving parts and moving objects, radiant and electrical energy, and working protracted or irregular hours.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.
The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate.
Incumbents within this position may be required to assist or find appropriate assistance to make accommodations for disabled individuals in order to ensure access to the Medical Center’s services (may include visitors, patients, employees, or others).
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EEO Statement
MGB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability