Facilities Automation System Specialist
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Job Location:
University Park, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 51000 - 89600
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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If you are NOT a current employee or student please click Apply and complete the application process for external applicants.
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work additional information on remote work at Penn State seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.
POSITION SPECIFICS
The Office of Physical Plant is seeking applicants for a Facilities Automation System Specialist.
This position will report to the Facility Automation Services Manager and will be responsible for developing comprehensive applications and engineered solutions for specific projects as well as providing technical support to the field organization. This hybrid/office-based position is responsible for providing technical support and resolving issues with the PSU building automation alarming system utilizing company tools and established operating protocols. Receives system trouble tickets from both internal and external sources to resolve building automation system issues. Some travel may be required.
This position offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.
Responsibilities Include:
Set up and adjust alarms in all BAS that are delivered to dispatchers
Support third-party alarming software including ensuring alarms assets spaces and equipment are accurate.
Manage all remote notifications (text emails) that are sent out from the BAS. Maintain an external database of remote notification contacts for all PSU buildings and campuses. Troubleshoot system issues related to remote notifications.
Participate in the new construction review and approval process required for PSU to take ownership of all BAS-related construction projects. All system alarm points are reviewed for proper setup and notification.
Review BAS systems and look for redundant or toggling alarms. Work with technicians to troubleshoot issues in the field as necessary. Adjust alarming parameters in the BAS to reduce alarm noise.
Utilize external software to review the alarm database to find troublesome or repeating alarms. Adjust parameters within BAS to reduce excessive alarms.
Participate in weekly BAS standards committee meetings as needed to provide an alarming perspective on official FAS standards and sequences.
Weekly clean-up alarms on commonwealth and construction servers. Operators do not monitor alarms on construction servers so alarms are not acknowledged or deleted as they would be on the production servers that are monitored by operators. This requires weekly cleanup as normal maintenance practices. (Every Friday)
Maintain adjust and set up alarm categories and templates within the BAS. Install and adjust alarm icons as needed.
Set up and maintain databases within the BAS. Source tree rules geographical tree setup and programming unrelated to alarms.
Work with technicians to troubleshoot and modify non-alarm programming issues within BAS
Provide backup to FAS tech support group when extra help is required (answering tech line supporting work tickets etc.)
Modify programming as space use changes and sensors/connected devices require removal.
Responsible for maintaining and cleaning up of assigned ALC servers (all analysts are assigned one or more servers) Running locked value reports and following up on database errors.
MINIMUM EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
If filled as Facilities Automation Systems Specialist - Advanced Professional this position requires: Bachelors Degree 3 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None If filled as Facilities Automation Systems Specialist - Intermediate Professional this position requires: Associate Degree 2 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: NoneBACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
SALARY & BENEFITS
The salary range for this position including all possible grades is $51000.00 - $89600.00.Salary Structure - Information on Penn States salary structure
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional addition to comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information please visit our Benefits Page.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988 Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security such as those concerning alcohol and drug use crime prevention the reporting of crimes sexual assault and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability please contact .
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity respect and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the universitys teaching research and service mission.Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Controlling Experience
- Distributed Control Systems
- Pardot
- Crystal Reports
- Marketing Automation
- Salesforce Marketing Cloud
- Warehouse Management
- HubSpot
- Responsys
- Email Marketing
- Leadership Experience
- Programmable Logic Controllers
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