Electronics Specialist III – Building Automation & Controls (HVAC)

Make an Impact at a World-Class University!
Join the Colorado School of Mines Facilities team and play a critical role in supporting cutting-edge teaching research and laboratory environments. As an Electronics Specialist III youll serve as a campus expert in HVAC controls and Building Automation Systems (BAS) ensuring reliable efficient and safe operation of highly technical facilities. This is a hands-on highly visible role where your expertise directly supports a nationally recognized research institution. Mines offers exceptional benefits long-term career stability and the opportunity to work with complex modern control systems across a diverse campus portfolioincluding laboratories academic buildings and critical infrastructure.

Why Youll Want This Role

• Work with advanced HVAC and BAS technologies across a dynamic campus
• Be the technical authority on BAS standards commissioning and integration
• Collaborate with engineers project managers contractors and commissioning agents
• Continuous learning and access to professional development and training
• Make a measurable impact on energy efficiency system performance and indoor air quality

• Diagnose troubleshoot and repair electronic pneumatic electrical and direct digital control (DDC) systems
• Program modify and optimize control logic and sequences of operation for HVAC systems
• Develop modify and maintain BAS graphics and system documentation
• Lead in-house commissioning efforts and support third-party commissioning
• Serve as the campus authority for BAS standards integration and troubleshooting
• Review controls submittals and sequences of operation for new construction and renovation projects

• Partner with Facilities Management and Project Managers on system design and upgrades
• Support new installations remodels and retrofits of BAS and HVAC controls
• Interface with contractors to coordinate addressing point naming sequencing and integration
• Maintain as-built documentation and system records

• Respond to system alarms and performance issues affecting temperature ventilation lab exhaust and IAQ
• Perform calibration preventive maintenance and performance verification
• Use operational data to improve system efficiency and reliability
• Support energy auditing and system optimization initiatives

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

• At least three (3) years of controls experience with BAS backgroundHVAC mechanical systems and at least three (3) years construction experiencedeveloping and implementing controls sequences of operation for the following systems:
  • Cooling Towers
  • Chillers
  • VAV Boxes
  • Fan Coil Units
  • Air Handling Units (AHUs)
  • Roof Top Units (RTUs)
  • Laboratory Exhaust Systems
• Strong understanding of BACnet controllers and Jaces and system integration including:
  • Communication Protocols (BACnet IP/ MSTP Modbus LonWorks Staefa etc.)
  • IP Addressing Subnetting Network Troubleshooting
  • Troubleshooting
  • System integration
  • BAS graphics development
  • Point to Point
• Program development experience within building automation or HVAC control systems

(Experience must be clearly documented in the Work History section of your application. See Resume will not be addition part-time work will be pro-rated.)

• A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupationrelated to the work assigned equal to three (3) years. (Transcripts must be attached for educational credit)

• Experience in higher education laboratories or research environments
• Commissioning experience (in-house or third-party coordination)
• Familiarity with campus-wide BAS standards
• N4 Certification or similar (if applicable)
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Prior relevant state experience

Appeal Rights:

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email atwithin ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Departments action.

For further information on the Board Rules you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes at Information

The State of Colorado believes that equity diversity and inclusion drive our success and we encourage candidates from all identities backgrounds and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore in all aspects of the employment process we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy medical condition related to pregnancy creed ancestry national origin marital status genetic information or military status (with preference given to military veterans) or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any pre-employment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator at .