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Building Operations Technologies Specialist
Ideal candidate will have experience supporting Siemens applications and supporting all of the IOT infrastructure that supports facilities.
The Building Operations Technology (BOT) Team plays a critical role in supporting the institution’s built environment by managing 17 Building Automation System (BAS) applications. These systems are essential for controlling and monitoring HVAC and lighting across both new construction and renovation projects. The team’s responsibilities span the full lifecycle of automated building systems—from design and installation to maintenance and troubleshooting.
MD Anderson offers our employees:
- Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week
- Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage
- Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals
- Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
- Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
- Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
- Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program
- Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups.
The primary purpose of the BAS Specialist position is to provide analysis of facilities business and management needs and problems in terms of system and user-department requirements and establish viable means to enhance performance via database applications and tracking mechanisms for building automation and operations technology system servers, workstations, field processors, databases, advanced programming enhancements and special projects.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Oversee the Daily Support and Maintenance of all Building Automation System Servers, Software, and Field Processors Consults with departmental personnel for problem definition and management requirements. Provides problem analysis and issue resolution within the section, and assistance to BAS co-workers and end users. Document and maintain all levels of Building Automation Systems (BAS) information, servers, workstations and field processors tied into BAS. Assists in preparing user information, IP and Workstation Acronym addresses and NIC address for Institution’s database. Configures software and hardware for expansion and upgrades of the Building Automation System and OT architecture to include BBMD processor configuration and management. Develops utility programs and applications. Coordinates work efforts of other IT & IS personnel for setup configuration and troubleshooting of computer servers, workstations, networks, and other specialty software systems and Information Security requirements pertaining to operations technology applications and field processors.
CMMS, BAS System, Database and Application Upgrades Responsible for the installation of new software and enhancement release upgrades in coordination with IS/IT departments. Analyzes source documents, data base structure and management report requirements. Coordinates operations technology systems improvements between Information Systems and user departments and provides necessary documentation and consultation for implementation of system upgrades. Review, analyze, recommend, receive approval, and coordinate plans & procurement of system upgrades. Coordinate and resolve software and hardware compatibility issues.
System Security, User Access Control, Audit and Disaster Recovery Plans and Operations Paperwork Establish, administer, and maintain system security on all building automation and operations technology systems. Develop levels of security, which enable appropriate user levels to update data for which they are responsible. Develops and maintains a database of application and OS software licenses. Prepares written documentation on the system’s operations. Conduct audits to ensure data quality, write reports, and create data queries. Ensures compliance with internal controls. To that end, the incumbent will become familiar with, maintain a current knowledge of, and apply Internal Controls in the course of the conduct of their position and their role in BAS network administration using Sustainable Planner, Business Continuity Plans, Disaster Recovery documentation, and GRC risk assessments.
Hardware and Software Integration and Technical Advisor for Programming Projects Determines system configuration, and integration requirements including BAS hardware, software and firmware configuration and troubleshooting. Coordinates with other BAS Specialists and IS/IT technical resources and serve as liaison between inter-institutional computer facilities, operations technology vendor representatives, and other divisional/departmental system coordinators. Make general database performance improvements, ensure data integrity, recover corrupted data and eliminate superfluous data. Assists in programming of complex problems. Advises less experienced programmers in the development, testing, debugging and revising of programs. Provides guidance to and acts in a training and professional development capacity for less experienced Building Automation System programmer analysts, system users, and facilities O&M support personnel. Consults with departmental personnel for problem definition and sequence of operation programming requirements.
Required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Electronics, Mechanical Systems, Computer Technology, or other related technical field. Six years experience in building operations technologies analysis, design, project management and programming. May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.
Preferred: Hands-on experience supporting Siemens APOGEE and Desigo Building Automation Systems, Tridium Niagara application, Trane Ensemble application, EATON Foreseer application, Siemens, Distech, and Phoenix Controls processors, system integration, SOAP, BACnet, OPC, Modbus and related industry protocols. Direct hands-on experience supporting clinical patient care and operating room environments, MRI/DI, research laboratory environments and controls, central utility plants, vivarium's, data centers, and other highly technical environments.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
