What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Technician position at Brookhaven National Laboratory?
The Facilities & Operations (F&O) Directorate supports Brookhaven National Laboratory’s (BNL) science, technology, and environmental restoration missions by delivering safe, environmentally sound, and reliable infrastructure. F&O provides high-quality craft and fabrication services and safeguards people, property, and national security.
The Energy & Utilities (EU) Division, within F&O, operates and maintains critical site-wide infrastructure, including :
- Electric Transmission & Distribution System
- Central Steam and Chilled Water Facilities
- Potable and Wastewater Treatment Plants
- Site Fire Alarm and Building Electrical Systems
- Energy Management Control System (EMCS)
The Energy Management group within EU Division ensures these systems remain safe, efficient, reliable, and mission-ready, and oversees BNL’s energy conservation and procurement efforts.
Position Description:
The Energy Management group seeks a Control Technician to support the operation, maintenance, and enhancement of BNL’s Energy Management Control System (EMCS), central utility PLC systems, and site-wide metering infrastructure. This cross-functional role ensures control systems operate efficiently and reliably to support BNL’s mission of pioneering scientific research.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Program , troubleshoot, and upgrade Niagara4 integrated systems ( Phoenix Controls ) , Automated Logic Controls (ALC) , and/or Allan Bradley Programmable Logic Control ler s ( PLCs ) .
- M onitor daily building operations, respond to system alarms, and investigate any equipment or system issues.
- Help expand and improve the site’s energy monitoring and metering systems.
- Update control systems, including software, graphics, networking, and hardware installations.
- Provide field support to electricians, mechanics, and technicians for system installations and root cause analysis .
- Trouble shoot communication issues .
Required Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus:
- a BS degree in a technical field and 4 years work experience or;
- a technical institute, Adult BOCES certification, AA degree in a technical field, CCI program completion at BNL plus 8 years experience or;
- a technical high school certification program (e.g. BOCES) and 9 years relevant work experience or;
- 10 years relevant work experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of programming, and maintaining building control and industrial PLC systems.
Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with building automation or HVAC controls.
Strong field experience troubleshooting HVAC control systems.
Proficient in reading electrical, mechanical, and control drawings.
Valid NYS driver’s license.
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking).
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus:
- a BS degree in a technical field and 6 years work experience or;
- a technical institute, Adult BOCES certification, AA degree in a technical field, CCI program completion at BNL plus 10 years experience or;
- a technical high school certification program (e.g. BOCES) and 11 years relevant work experience or;
- 12 years relevant work experience.
Certification as an HVAC Controls Technician (Niagara 4 or ALC)
Knowledge of energy management principles, conservation technologies, and HVAC systems.
Familiarity with metering infrastructure and integration with control systems.
Programming Automated Logic Controls (ALC), Niagara 4, and Phoenix Laboratory Control systems , R ockwell Automation ControlLogix PLCs and software
Aveva Wonderware HMI and Historian Software
Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) programming including Allan Bradley, ABB, and Yaskawa manufacturers
AutoCAD, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Access (report building), Microsoft SQL Server
NFPA 70 (NEC) and NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety)
Environmental, Safety, and Health, Considerations:
- Standing, bending, and lifting, up to 30 lbs.
- Ability to work in confined spaces.
- Ability to climb fixed and portable ladders and work at heights up to 2 0 feet.
- Work outdoors/cold environments.
- Work in warm environments.
- Ability to act as a primary authorized employee for Lock-out/Tag-out.
- Ability to wear proper PPE such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and hearing protection.
- Domestic travel may be required on occasion for training purposes.
Additional:
- This is a fully onsite position located at BNL.
- Visa sponsorship for this position is not available. Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. This is a multi-level role and the full salary range for this position is $80 700- $122 167 / year. You will be placed at the level and salary commensurate with your experience. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.
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