Facilities Technologist - HVAC Control Systems, Experienced (Onsite)
Sandia National Laboratories | Livermore, CA, US, 94551Posted 16 hours ago
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Description
About Sandia:
Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:
Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
Extraordinary co-workers
Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
Generous vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*
World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: *These benefits vary by job classification.
What Your Job Will Be Like:
We are looking for a dedicated and energetic individual to join our Facilities Management team as a Facilities Technologist (Job Title Facilities Technologist SE) to directly support and / or oversee the installation, testing, maintenance, and repair of Facilities HVAC Control systems. Work may include developing building control strategies, technical review of Facilities HVAC controls design packages, programming and troubleshooting of HVAC control systems, support to Facilities Engineers and Facilities Maintenance, and commissioning of new and upgraded HVAC systems. Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite. On any given day, you may be called on to:
Review blueprints, schematics, drawings for the purpose of determining efficient controls methods and ensure all work for new or upgraded control systems complies with relevant codes and regulations
Coordinate with other trades/contractors/internal customer, HVAC technicians for the purpose of troubleshooting, and completing projects/work orders in an efficient manner
Install, test, program new control systems and/or repair existing controls systems
Complete detailed inspection reports documenting issues/deficiencies
Assist Facilities Engineering with new controls sequencing, review, and approval of controls design documents for new construction or modification of existing facilities.
Assist with writing the programs necessary for the operation of facility type systems, predominately heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems (HVAC)
Work as a team member during design and construction of new facilities including start-up and commissioning and troubleshooting of industrial HVAC systems
Qualifications We Require:
High school diploma plus five (5) or more years of relevant experience.
Experience in one or more of the following: (1) Knowledge of direct digital control (DDC) and pneumatic/electric control systems for HVAC and facilities operations, (2) Operations and troubleshooting of building HVAC systems
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance
Valid driver's license
Qualifications We Desire:
Knowledge and understanding of DDC Control systems; and the required computer skills necessary to effectively perform programming and troubleshooting
Writing code for the operation of DDC controls for heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems; Chillers; Boilers; Air Handling Units; and other associated mechanical sub-systems
Experience in computer network systems
Experience programming Siemens software for building automation control, specifically related to the Siemens APOGEE and/or Siemens Desigo systems
Experience operating and troubleshooting advanced building HVAC systems
About Our Team:
The Facilities Management organization operates and maintains existing buildings and utilities; modifies, and constructs new buildings; demolishes substandard structures; and provides site services for customers. This includes providing a variety of logistics services including shipping, receiving, hazardous material transportation, mail services, material handling, fleet services, occupant relocations, event setups, corporate storage, and property management. We enable current-day and future mission success through teaming with the mission in strategic planning that establishes priorities and focuses efforts to nurture and advance the capabilities of our facilities, infrastructure, and operations. We strive to accomplish these activities in an efficient, flexible, safe, and cost-effective manner while creating a work environment that helps attract and retain the best employees to support the objectives of both Sandia and the Department of Energy.
Posting Duration:
This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
Security Clearance:
Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.
Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.
EEO:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.
NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs:
If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.
If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.
Essential Functions:
If offered the position, you may be required to demonstrate your fitness to perform certain physical aspects of the position, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
Job ID: 693303
