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POSITION SPECIFICS​

The Office of Physical Plant is seeking applicants for a Facilities Automation System Specialist.

This position will report to the Facility Automation Services Manager and will be responsible for developing comprehensive applications and engineered solutions for specific projects, as well as providing technical support to the field organization. This hybrid/office-based position is responsible for providing technical support and resolving issues with the PSU building automation alarming system, utilizing company tools and established operating protocols. Receives system trouble tickets from both internal and external sources to resolve building automation system issues. Some travel may be required.

This position offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

Responsibilities Include:

• Set up and adjust alarms in all BAS that are delivered to dispatchers

• Support third-party alarming software,, including ensuring alarms, assets, spaces, and equipment are accurate.

• Manage all remote notifications (text, emails) that are sent out from the BAS. Maintain an external database of remote notification contacts for all PSU buildings and campuses. Troubleshoot system issues related to remote notifications.

• Participate in the new construction review and approval process required for PSU to take ownership of all BAS-related construction projects. All system alarm points are reviewed for proper setup and notification.

• Review BAS systems and look for redundant or toggling alarms. Work with technicians to troubleshoot issues in the field as necessary. Adjust alarming parameters in the BAS to reduce alarm “noise”.

• Utilize external software to review the alarm database to find troublesome or repeating alarms. Adjust parameters within BAS to reduce excessive alarms.

• Participate in weekly BAS standards committee meetings as needed to provide an alarming perspective on official FAS standards and sequences.

• Weekly clean-up alarms on commonwealth and construction servers. Operators do not monito