FMCS Technician

Berkeley Lab’s Facilities Division has an opening for a Facility Monitoring and Control Systems (FMCS)  Technician. Under the direction of the FMCS Supervisor, monitors the day-to-day operations of the Building Controls Systems function within the FMCS program. You will operate, troubleshoot, and repair building and process systems to ensure efficient operation. Responsibilities include verifying the installation, operation, and calibration of control devices, participating in HVAC retro-commissioning, and troubleshooting control systems.  Additionally, the role involves collaborating with Control Systems Engineers to plan and implement effective repairs and installations.

In addition, continuous monitoring of Alarms and Trends on a daily basis and reporting issues with equipment being monitored to FAM’s and/or craft supervisors.

What You Will Do:

• Participate in HVAC retro-commissioning and troubleshoot control systems for buildings and laboratories. 
• Analyze trend data for mission-critical systems to monitor key parameters. 
• Collaborate with Control Systems Engineers on repairs and installations. Continuously monitor alarms and trends, reporting issues to FAMs or supervisors. 
• Provide hands-on support for diagnostics, troubleshooting, and emergency repairs. 
• Proactively manage control system replacements, ensuring systems are secure, user-friendly, and efficient. 
• Adhere to building control standards and alarm protocols. 
• Report progress and escalate major issues to supervisors. 
• Support inventory development and system validation, troubleshoot with LBNL trades, and assist in control system upgrades. 
• Oversee vendor activities on automation and process system projects.

What is Required:

• Minimum of five years directly related to building operations and controls work experience.
• Minimum of two years of project management or coordination of work related to building controls and monitoring system upgrades or new installs.
• Extensive experience in operating, troubleshooting, and installing DDC-BAS Control Systems; electronic and pneumatic controls; humidity and temperature control; VFDs; VAVs; clean room controls; laboratory air pressure systems; fume hood controllers; air and hydronic balancing.
• Demonstrated specialized knowledge in automatic controls, programming, repairs, alarm responses and system performance verification.
• Must be familiar with some of the industry wide energy management and control systems such as Automated Logic Corporation (ALC), Johnson Controls Metasys, Barrington, and/or other industry standard system.
• Ability to commission and troubleshoot controls systems software programming, communications networks, controllers, and devices.
• Experience and ability to understand what systems are being controlled and monitored (Mechanical, HVAC, Lighting, etc.).
• Experience and ability to troubleshoot BAS communication protocols like BACnet, Modbus, and Lontalk.
• Proven planning, prioritization and organizational skills. Excellent time management skills and ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Customer centric and responsive to the needs of the customer.
• Excellent proposal development, presentation, and client relationship skills.
• Ability to take initiative, use sound judgment and provide solutions to ensure results.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with a wide range of groups and individuals. Excellent collaboration skills and ability to effectively interact with people at all levels, internal and external to the organization.

Desired Qualifications:

• Vocational School four-year program or an Associate's degree in electronics, electro-mechanical systems, computer technology, air conditioning or similar field or equivalent.
• Certificate of proficiency in the ALC or Johnson Controls Operations or other equivalent professional certification in energy management or related area(s).

Notes:

• This is a full-time, career appointment, non-exempt (hourly paid) eligible for overtime pay.
• This position is represented by a union for collective bargaining purposes.
• Hourly pay rate is set at $70.43/hourly
• This position is subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
• As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
• Work will be primarily performed at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA.

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