Test & Balance Specialist
Test & Balance Specialist
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Job Description
This position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy work arrangements will be reviewed annually and must comply with theremote work program and related policiesandemployee travel policy when working at a remote location.
Duties to Include:
- Analyzes system blueprints specifications and performance data to determine configuration and purpose of system components such as motors pumps fans switches ducts or pipes.
- Evaluates the system through measurement and adjustment of air and water flows at varying types of air handling equipment including roof top units air handling units induction units exhaust fans pumps and coils.
- Prepares performance tests for adjustment of system controls to settings recommended by sequence of operations and vendors.
- Review project designs to ensure that control components and sequences are maintainable and adhere to current university design standards. Provide testing and balancing services to ensure existing systems are operating optimally and to support capital projects.
- Maintain effective working relationships with faculty staff students and the public while performing all work assigned.
Location: USB
Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00am4:30pm
For a full job description please send an email to the contact listed below.
About the University of Iowa:
Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community where your work directly impacts education research and student success.
Enjoy exceptional health coverage universitypaid life insurance robust retirement plans and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services wellbeing resources and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training leadership development and tuition assistance.
Iowa City offers a great quality of life with worldclass performances at Hancher Auditorium Big Ten athletics topranked public schools and outdoor recreation.
Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination of related experience and education
- Professional experience (typically minimum of 35 years) with Test & Balance
- Ability to conduct site inspections and field engineering work and interact with clients in a professional and responsive manner
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and problemsolving skills
- Knowledge of DDC building automation systems (preference with Schneider EBO Johnson Controls Metasys JCI and/or Andover)
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and CMMS
- Ability to perform quick and accurate building automation control adjustments to maintain system performance due to equipment failures
- Familiarity with construction site safety guidelines
- Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings control drawings wiring diagrams specifications sequences of operation and installation and operation manuals
- Willingness to learn new HVAC controller lines software and new concepts
- Excellent problemsolving skills with the desire and drive to achieve acceptable results for system operation
- Strong attention to detail and producing highly accurate test and balance reports
- Demonstrated knowledge of effective strategies for working with faculty staff and students from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. Intimate understanding of capital project delivery processes in a higher education environment.
- Ability to provide testing and balancing services in accordance with design standards and project specifications
- Proven dedication to providing excellent customer service in a team oriented environment
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in working in Higher Education environment especially research environment
- Experience in a customer focused teamoriented environment
- 510 years experience of Test & Balance with commercial HVAC Systems
- HVAC and/or control system design experience
- Ability to troubleshoot HVAC system problems utilizing building automation system data and through in field diagnosis
- Ability to provide mechanical electrical and DDC control training in building systems operation
- Knowledge of University of Iowa Direct Digital Control systems and HVAC building systems
- Able to provide clarity and direction to complex and ambiguous problems and challenge
- Knowledge of MEPT commissioning project and functional performance testing procedures
Position and Application Details:
In order to be considered for an interview applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a Relevant File to the submission:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to selfdisclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions please contact Andy Brus at or.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
