Electronics Specialist III

Full Job Description

Requirements

Provide technical support to the Building Operations group by diagnosing and repairing electronic, pneumatic, electric and computer controlled direct digital control systems and devices. Diagnose mechanical equipment failures and mechanical systems operation. Perform calibration and preventative maintenance of electronic, pneumatic, electric and direct digital control system devices. Design, program and install new electronic, pneumatic and electric equipment or modify existing controls or devices and or programming to provide desired equipment operations. Lead the review of new temperature control systems being installed at CSM by outside sources. Provide contractors with device addressing, point names, etc as defined by CSM BAS standards. Determine Mines BAS standards and specifications related to BAS systems. Lead in house commissioning efforts of new BAS system installations. Be the point of contact for commissioning agents.



Duties include:

Mechanical Equipment Installation, Maintenance and Repair:

Respond to mechanical equipment alarms and control issues for temperature, lighting, laboratory ventilation, and building indoor air quality.

Troubleshoot electronic, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and direct digital control devices.

Respond to mechanical equipment failures and repair problems if it is controls related, or notify supervisor or responsible shop of repairs needed by others.

Troubleshoot these different systems and equipment using a variety of test devices including but not limited to Building Automation System software, Laboratory Ventilation Control system software, electronic test equipment, air and water balancing equipment, pneumatic and specialty test equipment and remote data loggers.

Repair, replace and/or modify these devices and programming as required to meet system operation requirements.

Program special event schedules for HVAC equipment operation. Review direct digital control logic for proper operation of mechanical and electrical systems and revise programming where required providing optimum performance and reliable operation.

Troubleshoot mechanical systems issues where required using mechanical drawings, controls drawings, air or water distribution drawings and/or electrical wiring diagrams.

Perform calibration and preventative maintenance procedures for control systems as described in the control PM forms and electronically record PM efforts and calibration data.

Install conduit, wire raceway, control tubing, wiring and field devices for control systems.

Program, and commission these devices when necessary and create or modify building automation system graphics for in-house additions to the campus building automation and direct digital control systems.

Create “As Built” documentation of additions or changes.

Provide commissioning services for smaller temperature control projects where independent commissioning agents are not involved in a project.

Record deficiencies found during commissioning efforts and work with contractors to resolve these deficiencies.

Provide owner witnessing of commissioning efforts where independent commissioning agents are involved in a project.

Building Automation Standards Development & Lead BAS Technician:

Develop Building Automation Systems (BAS) standards to be specified during new work and new construction/remodel projects.

Act as the campus authority concerning BAS standards implementation and integration.

Keep up to date on new technologies in the BAS industry and recommendimplementation of new technologies and products to managers and budget authorities.

Act as the lead BAS technician during construction projects when interacting withthird party commissioning agents. In conjunction with Project Managers, help select commissioning agents. Act as the lead commissioning agent for projects that are too small to have third party commissioning agents.

Perform the duties of the lead BAS technician for the HVAC Operations group.

Duties include assigning tasks, reviewing work quality, purchasing parts, answering technical questions, and making decisions where the correct technical approach is in question.

Assigns the calling order of the alarm dialer systems. Recommends training for the team of three electronics specialists that will improve the level of service.

Facilities Management Support:

Support Facilities Management by collecting equipment operating data and comparing this with mechanical systems design, the sequence of operation, and the actual operation of the equipment in order to insure the equipment is operating properly.

Use this data to find more efficient or better equipment operation. Gather mechanical and electrical site information to assist Facilities Management with system designs.

Support and assist in the planning and implementation of guidelines for all activities involving the work unit with building automation systems, special projects, systems standardization, building equipment and systems energy auditing.

Support Facilities Management by measuring quantity of air or water in heating and cooling distribution systems for engineering design applications and to verify system operation to meet mechanical design criteria.

Assist in the review of temperature control submittals for new projects to be installed on campus.

Review consists of comparing project plans and specifications versus submittal data to insure control points, equipment and sequence of operation meet plans and specifications.

Other Duties:

• Examples include helping other shops, picking up materials, etc. Position will also be required to enter work orders into a computerized work order system and answer emails and perform minor spreadsheet or word processor computer work.

Qualifications

Residency Requirement:

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Only:

Three (3) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position which included:

• Construction experience with controls sequence of operation for mechanical systems.

• Understanding of Bac-net controllers and integration
• Program development experience

OR

Education and Experience:

• A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to three (3) years

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 at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department’s 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 Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules.

Additional 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 benefits@mines.edu.