Programming (the University will provide BAS program training for this position): Function as the departments lead programmer for the Siemens and Schneider Electric BAS by:

• Supporting the HVAC control staff in troubleshooting BAS problems
• Monitoring control systems and sequences
• Implement corrective actions
• Establish or modify operational schedules and control sequences while maximizing energy efficiency
• Review, correct, clean-up, and optimize programming as needed

• Energy Management: Through the BAS, reduce energy consumption and improve energy efficiency in order to lower energy costs and reduce the building’s environmental impact.
  • Track how much energy is being used in the building and identify areas where energy is being wasted.
  • Projects: Manage planning, scheduling, purchase orders, contractors and execution of small projects related to the BAS.

• Design support:
  • Perform field review of existing conditions, building plans, and manuals
  • Meet with the design engineers and control system contractors during construction or renovation, or new construction planning
  • Provide subject matter expertise and engage in technical level meetings and discussions with the other units on campus and engineering staff

• Monitor fitness and life-cycle of BAS controllers and equipment
  
  
• Identify inefficient operation of various HVAC systems
  
  
• Coordinate and schedule BAS controller and system upgrades with UB-IT and users
  
  
• This position may require the management of the daily responsibilities of an Energy Systems
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