Supervisor Energy Management & Control System

Job Title

Oversees the mechanical and electrical control systems to ensure business continuity for various NFCU facilities locations. Conducts studies, monitors usage and implements changes to maximize Building Automation Systems (BAS) performance, effectiveness, and cost savings. Acts as the subject matter expert (SME) for the NFCU Electrical Maintenance Program to ensure all processes, safety protocols and revisions are adhered to, updated and documented.

Responsibilities

Monitors the operation, performance, and power usage of the campus BAS to ensure proper operation of mechanical and electrical systems connected to the BAS and to maximize energy savings

Evaluates the performance of the automated facility systems (e.g., heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical, electrical backup, fire alert systems, elevators, etc.), resolving emergency and non-emergency problems that affect operations critical to the safe operation of the facility

Develops and implements system changes designed to provide additional saving and increased operating efficiency of the BAS systems

Trains Facility Management personnel on monitoring and using the control center systems

Monitors newly installed building control systems to evaluate and improve performance

Analyzes each system to ensure the optimum sequence of operation has been applied

Works with design engineers and contractors to achieve maximum benefit of the installed equipment

Works with mechanical contractors to reduce any system outage times during construction phases

Provides data to the design team on system operating characteristics

Designs facility management reports and recommends system improvements

Analyzes system performance, recognizes problems, and directs corrective action

Recommends improvements and repairs

Serves as consultant and subject matter expert to Facilities Management team for automated facility monitoring and control systems

Assists the Manager, Facilities Management in overseeing the installation and start-up of BAS controls in the campus facilities

Archives all energy usage data for LEED purposes in these facilities and works with the commissioning team to ensure a quality and efficient installation

Acts as the project manager for in-house and contracted control system projects

Oversees execution of building control equipment and systems preventive maintenance program for the campus BAS

Meets with Facilities Management supervisors to gather information for the preventive maintenance program

Maintains spare parts and instrumentation for system repair and calibration

Maintains workstations and archives all system databases for disaster recovery

Performs supervisory duties

Selects employees, prepares, and conducts performance appraisals

Counsels employees and oversees training and development activities

Plans daily and weekly workload and establishes staffing schedules; ensures adequate staffing

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Experience in commercial building HVAC Systems operation and maintenance that includes demonstrated strong knowledge and skill level in Trane Tracer Summit and Automated Logic systems

Ability to read/modify and program all required sequences into each graphical programming language

Recognized training or equivalent experience in the operation of Central Chiller Plants to include: variable primary, variable secondary, Coupled, decoupled, and cooling tower operation

Recognized training or equivalent experience in control theory, psychometrics, end devices, and sensors

Thorough knowledge of BACnet, Lonworks, Modbus, and TCP/IP networking

Thorough knowledge of Trane Tracer Summit, Trane CPL, Trane Rover software tool, Trane Energy Services Analyst Package, Automated Logic, and the Eikon programming tool

Thorough knowledge of the Semco Energy Recovery Units and their associated factory controls

High proficiency in the use of personal computers and associated productivity software

Ability to exercise good judgment, make sound, effective decisions, and manage resources effectively

Highly effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Highly effective planning, analysis, and organizational skills.

Desired Qualifications

Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Technology, Engineering, or equivalent extensive experience in the installation, start-up, project management, and programming of BAS systems.

Professional Certification, such as Certified Energy Manager (CEM)

Additional Information

Hours: Monday - Friday, 6:00AM - 2:30PM

Location: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180