HVAC Control Engineer (8193C), Facilities Services #87741

HVAC Control Engineer

The HVAC Control Engineer analyzes, diagnoses, and troubleshoots Building Automations systems campus wide. This position operates and maintains various building automation systems, developing and implementing sequences of operation, software programming strategies, and hardware point lists for control systems.

Responsibilities:

• HVAC Control Engineer - 60% Operate and maintain various Barrington and ALC building automation systems. Develop and implement sequence of operation, software programming strategies and hardware point lists for control systems. Analyze, diagnose and troubleshoot HVAC/R systems. Diagnose and troubleshoot electronic, DDC and pneumatic controls. Maintain, troubleshoot, and install electronic systems & sub-systems; analyze technical data to determine applicability to design problems. Install energy management control systems (or similar systems) from control panels to end devices including cabling. Document and install control system hardware, cabling and conduit that are necessary to facilitate building energy management conversions. Install new control panels, new field devices temperature sensors, pressure sensors, flow sensors, control relays, and all communication cabling between panels and devices. Perform calculations to size circuit control transformers, wire, fuses and other control circuit components. Calculate conduit fill limitations and sizes. Review drawings, as-builts and submittals and make comments for adherence to campus standards. Align existing building automation systems to campus standards. Make programming, network and graphical changes to the system. Witness testing and commissioning of controls project work. Participate in weekly rotation of on call schedule for after hours work.
• Administrative Duties - 30% Adherence to the scheduling of work through the work management program is required. Consult the shop superintendent and/or lead for technical information. Support maintenance projects and programmatic work assignments. Keep accurate work records and complete paperwork in a neat and timely manner. Define and describe materials, tools and/or equipment, work methods and task sequences. Serve as liaison with clients, relaying their needs and requirements to the appropriate department or superintendent. Obtain materials and equipment.
• Safety - 5% Adhere to all university and departmental safety guidelines. Attend job-related and safety training as required.
• Other - 5% Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Must possess five years apprentice and two years journeyman experience in craft-related trade or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to develop and implement sequence of operation, software programming strategies and hardware point lists for control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret control and ladder logic type diagrams.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical computations required in the direct digital controls or electrical trades.
• Ability to analyze, diagnose and troubleshoot HVAC/R systems.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot electronic, DDC and pneumatic controls.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and install electronic systems & sub-systems; analyze technical data to determine applicability to design problems.
• Installation of energy management control systems (or similar systems) from control panels to end devices including cabling.
• Document and install control system hardware, cabling and conduit that are necessary to facilitate building energy management conversions.
• Ability to layout work by using architectural drawings, sketches, blueprints and material lists.
• Ability to use architectural, civil, structural mechanical, plumbing and electrical blueprints, freehand and computer generated sketches.
• Perform calculations to size circuit control transformers, wire, fuses and other control circuit components.
• Calculate conduit fill limitations and sizes.
• Work with systems involving control voltage signals and power devices ranging from 2-24 VAC and DC.
• Adapt equipment to perform new or different functions to meet objectives.
• Experience and ability to operate a variety of power and hand tools.
• Knowledge of and/or ability to learn national, state, and local codes and University safety standards.
• Respond to emergency calls after normal working hours and work on-call, rotating swing shift and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Automated Logic and/or Barrington control systems.
• Experience with maintaining building automation system application server and database.
• Experience with communication and network troubleshooting within building controls.

Licenses / Certifications:

• Witness testing and commissioning of controls project work. (Preferred)
• Possess journeyman card from Local UA 342. (Preferred)

Salary & Benefits:

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website. Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The budgeted hourly pay that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $73.25. This is a non-exempt, bi-weekly paid position. This is a full-time (40 hours/week) Career position eligible for UC benefits.

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information:

This is not a visa opportunity. This position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee. This position is governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Skilled Crafts Unit (KB) between the University of California and the Alameda County Building and Construction Trades Council (ACBCTC). The current bargaining agreement manual can be found at: Conviction History Background This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. Physical Exam Employment is contingent upon passing a physical exam. Misconduct As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct: UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy Abusive Conduct in the Workplace Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.