Building Automation Technician Jobs

Building Automation Technician CO - Golden Regular 40 The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.

• Support construction projects, including reviews of BAS submittals, reviews of BAS programming, automation system inspections, supervision of point-to-point checkout, and commissioning.
• Modify existing and create new building automation programming to implement sequences of operation that correct deficiencies, improve performance, and reduce energy consumption.
• Maintain and troubleshoot BAS network communications and hardware, in collaboration with NREL ITS.
• Follow NREL’s environment, health, safety and quality policies and procedures to maintain and ensure a safe working environment.
• Perform preventive maintenance activities and establish preventive maintenance schedules for facility automation systems and equipment, including meters.
• In collaboration with NREL’s energy management team, plan, implement, and maintain energy and water savings measures identified via annual Energy Independence and Security Act audits and continuous commissioning.
• Perform and assist with moderately complex maintenance, repair, modification, inspection and operation of facilities building automation and associated equipment and systems. Supports facility operations and associated mechanical systems and equipment.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and correct BAS performance issues.
• Perform BAS-related on-call services as necessary.

Relevant Associate's Degree or certification program of comparable scope in industrial automation technology, industrial equipment maintenance, electronics technology, manufacturing technology, industrial instrumentation and controls, and 7 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Working knowledge of building automation systems, HVAC/R, software, IT, construction, mechanical, or electrical maintenance or equivalent. Must have (or be able to obtain) and maintain a valid Colorado driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

• Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

• Must have (or be able to obtain) and maintain a valid Colorado driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

• Basic knowledge of facility systems and associated mechanical and electrical equipment, including lighting control systems, building IT, alarm systems, and software.
• Previous operations experience with building automation systems.
• Experience with SkySpark energy management software.
• Experience with Delta Controls BAS hardware and software.

Job Profile: Facilities Tech IV / Annual Salary Range: $62,000 - $102,300 Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short*- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits*; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement*. NREL employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Limited-term positions are not eligible for long-term disability or tuition reimbursement.

• Based on eligibility rules