Automation Engineer

Why UT Southwestern

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage merit increases, and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

Benefits

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing and include:

• PPO medical plan available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100 coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
• Paid Time Off available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

Job Summary

UT Southwestern is actively seeking a skilled Building Automation Systems (BAS) Controls Technician for our CDAS & Controls team. As a BAS Controls Technician, you will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, calibrating, and adjusting electric, electronic, and pneumatic HVAC controls to maintain optimal temperature and humidity across campus buildings. Conducts troubleshooting of building HVAC system programming and oversees emergency management system (EMS) or related software.

We Are Seeking Candidates With The Following Skills And Experience:

• Block programming
• Powers Process Control Language (PPCL)
• Building Automation Software (BAS)
• Energy Management Systems (EMS)
• Experience with environmental control and other automated systems such as Desigo PXC Controllers, BACnet Programmable TECs (PTECs), Siemens Apogee BAS
• Proficient problem solver who can apply their knowledge and experience in utilizing electronics, DDC, airflow, hydronics, refrigeration theory, pH sensors, flow meters, electrical meters, and system control techniques
• Active certification as Master Operator, Master Programmer, Certified Automation Professional (CAP), or Employment Ready Building Automation Technician Certification

Work Location:

Dallas Campus; assist other UTSW locations as neededShift Requirement: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM; 100% on-site/no remote work available

Experience And Education

Required Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Experience

4 years of experience in HVAC DDC controls and related HVAC systemsEquivalent trade school training or combination of both

Licenses And Certifications

Maintains valid State of Texas driver's license Upon Hire

Preferred Education

Associate's Degree in electronic technology field or vocational school with completion of manufacturer's service course in repair and maintenance of temperature controls

Application Note:

Include updated resume and copy of trade licenses and/or certifications with application submission

Job Duties

• Diagnoses, repairs, calibrates, and makes adjustments to electric, electronic, and pneumatic HVAC controls using tools of trade to ensure required temperatures and humidity to all campus buildings
• Knowledge of advanced programming in the Siemens Automation system to include complex lab controls, variable frequency drives, and integrated building HVAC systems
• Performs database management of HVAC field panels and controllers
• Installs DDC controls programming and graphics for renovations, upgrades, or system enhancement projects
• Troubleshoots programming of building HVAC systems
• Performs other duties as assigned

Security And EEO Statement

Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO Statement UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.