Hiring Our Heroes 26-3: Buildings Controls Operations Specialist

Hiring Our Heroes Cohort 26-3: Building Controls Operations Specialist Note: If you are not an active duty service member participating in the Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program, you are not eligible for this opportunity. If you're not a military fellow but want to work with us, check out our other job opportunities on Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose. McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet. Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through: renewables and energy services engineering and design construction and facility services To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you? The Opportunity with McKinstry We are seeking a Building Controls Operations Specialist to join our Remote Operations Center team as a part of our growing Facility Operations division located in Seattle, WA. McKinstry has a unique perspective on the life of a building, and our Technical Services suite of owner-direct offerings assists clients in making the best decisions to improve the efficiency, comfort, sustainability, and lifespan of their building. The Remote Operations Center (ROC) provides solutions for building mechanical & automation systems and operations support. Our team focuses on optimizing the performance, efficiency, and longevity of systems within the built environment. We perform various services like occupant comfort & IAQ issue diagnosis & resolution, UI graphics enhancement, systems engineering & standardization, integration, and technical support. As a Building Controls Operations Specialist, you will provide remote troubleshooting support for BAS performance issues. You will also provide technical support and oversight of BAS contractors and client technicians for BAS-related workflow. Another important task will be to leverage your knowledge of BAS networks to ensure that remodeled systems are optimized to maximize data throughput. Ensuring stable architectures to support the demanding needs of healthcare, critical facilities, higher education and K-12. To be successful in this role, you must have 3-5+ years of commercial HVAC experience including chilled water systems as well as BAS control experience with priority on Tridium (Niagara), Alerton, KMC, and JCI-Metasys systems. The ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to BAS field device, code, and sequence of operation will also take you far in this role. Additionally, knowledge of building commission, optimization, facility O&M, and energy-saving programs is a plus. Key responsibilities for this position include: Client Deliverable Review/Generation. Building Connect/Data feed Acquisition, Analysis, and Reporting. Drive best in class deliverables and standard Remote Operations for team. Mentors & Elevates tier 1 staff technical skills. What You Need To Succeed At McKinstry Technical Degree / Bachelor’s or Data / Engineering Degree (desired) Relevant Work Experience Required. 3-5+ years of experience in building controls preferred Experience with visualization tools like Excel, Tableau and PowerBI. Advanced understanding of building systems and Building Automation Systems (BAS) and programming. Proficient in building data acquisition and analysis and reporting. Communication/Teaming/Internal and External Interaction. Project Management/Leadership Skills/Business Acumen preferred. Ability to triage and diagnose root cause. Change and manage portfolio wide schedules and overrides. Intermediate knowledge of multiple controls systems (Alerton, Distech, Honeywell, Siemens, Tolon, Tridium, etc.). Ability to manage highly technical issues and document findings. PeopleFirst Benefits When it comes to the basics, we have you covered: Competitive pay 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan Paid time off and holidays Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with: Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave Transgender inclusive benefits Commuter benefits Pet insurance "Building Good" paid community service time Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers See benefit plan documents for complete details. The pay range for this position is $30.55 – $47.50 per hour; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on market location. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity. McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks. Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr McKinstry