Building Operator

Description

• Response and troubleshooting: Promptly responding to system alarms and faults, investigating the cause, and either resolving the issue or escalating it to the maintenance team.
• Energy management: Optimizing building settings and schedules to improve energy efficiency and support conservation goals.
• System monitoring: Constant, real-time monitoring of all building systems via the BMS to ensure they are operating within set parameters.
• Documentation and reporting: Maintaining accurate logs of system performance, energy consumption, and completed work, and preparing reports for management.
• System upgrades: Assisting with the installation, configuration, and testing of new system components or software updates.
• Emergency response: Acting as the first point of contact for BMS-related emergencies.

Requirements

• Detail-oriented: The ability to closely monitor system parameters and act quickly when deviations occur.
• Equipment maintenance: Experience performing routine and preventive maintenance on plant equipment, as well as making repairs.
• Utility systems: Expertise in the operation and maintenance of a utility building's mechanical and electrical systems, including HVAC, boilers, chillers, and emergency generators.
• Capability to climb ladders and stairs and work on building rooftops.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills to coordinate effectively with facilities management, maintenance teams, and occupants.
• Proven experience as a Utilities Operator or in a similar industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Comfortable working in confined spaces and other challenging environmental conditions.
• Technical knowledge
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
• Strong technical knowledge of utility systems, including boilers, chillers, compressors, cooling towers, and water treatment.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem-solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to diagnose system malfunctions quickly.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Licensing and certifications: Relevant certifications, such as a boiler license, EPA Universal Certification, or specific state licenses (e.g., OE-2, S-1, or S-2), are often required.
• Must be able to operate a forklift.
• Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication, attention to detail, and record-keeping skills.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices related to utility systems.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required. Technical certifications or vocational training in utility systems operations or a related field are preferred.
• Proficiency with computer systems and control panels, including BMS.
• Building Management Systems (BMS): Proficiency in using BMS software platforms (e.g., Honeywell, Siemens, Johnson Controls) for monitoring, diagnosing, and troubleshooting building systems.
• Control systems: Understanding of control theory, automatic temperature controls, and low-voltage electrical systems.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance