Systems Engineer jobs in Erie, PA

The Building Automation Systems Operator is skilled work in the operating and

maintaining building automation (BA) systems and related devices.

An employee in this job monitors and operates BA systems using established software navigation and testing procedures and processes, identifies and records operational problems, and reports issues for resolution. Work involves performing scheduled preventative maintenance, testing, and routine repair duties on BA system hardware; running standard reports on system indicators and performance; and recommending and inputting approved adjustments to BA system software settings. Work includes assisting higher-level technicians and trades employees with installing and commissioning BA systems and diagnosing and resolving issues with BA system-controlled equipment and related systems. Work may include maintaining and adjusting pneumatic, electro- mechanical, and electronic controls based on approved settings. Work is performed independently and checked upon completion for adherence to guidelines and quality and timeliness standards

These positions are located at the Pennsylvania Western University Edinboro campus.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

The maintenance, adjustment, monitoring and operation of basic to sophisticated automated heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems. Work involves proficiency in several trades, with working conditions and the degree of lead work exercised differing by location and the nature of assignments. Employees exercise technical independence in determining work methods and procedures, and receive assignments orally or through written instructions, which may be accompanied by sketches or diagrams. Review of work is received from technical or administrative superiors through inspections and discussions.

The primary objective of this job is to keep the heat, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems running properly to avoid system breakdowns. When this objective is completed, comfort is assured to those working and studying within the buildings and the systems, supplies, and equipment within the buildings are safeguarded. Problems are reported to the Facilities Office and relayed, by radio to the technician. Problems are resolved as soon as possible. When not responding to calls, preventive maintenance is done on equipment to prevent or identify problems before they arise. Time is set aside every morning to check boilers, problem equipment; a review of the Metasys System is made daily so that problems can be corrected as soon as possible.

Due to the complexity of the HVAC systems on campus, at times it is necessary to call in other skilled workers such as campus electricians, plumbers, air conditioning contractors, or third party technicians. This position works with those tradespersons until the problem is solved.

Listed below are some of the duties and responsibilities that are related to maintenance of the HVAC systems on campus:

1. Test, repair or replace and maintain heater switches, fuses, capacitors, relays, micro-switches, motors and shafts, electrical heater thermostats and elements, breakers, high limits, mercury contractors, time delay clocks, bearings, air flow switches, motor couplings, bearings and seals on circulating pumps, air line restrictions, pulleys, damper operators, solenoid air valves, air reducing valves, cumulators, valve operators (example: spring replacement water valves), three way air valves

2. Make soldered and solderless wire connections

3. Attend HVAC classes (when available) and workshops related to newly installed equipment

4. Clean condensing coils on air conditioners; cover window air conditioning units for winter

5. Trouble shoot heating and cooling mechanical or control problems

6. Maintain air compressors (grease motors, change compressor oil, drain tanks, tighten or replace belts, repair or replace check valve, repair or replace air intake and relief valves, replace piston rings, test repair or replace pressure switches, pet cocks and after coolers).

7. Oil or grease motors and bearings; add oil to chiller units as needed

8. Tighten, replace, inventory, and order belts

9. Repair, replace, cut to size and clean filters; maintain inventory of filters

10. Maintain pneumatic thermostats which could include calibration, installation or replacement of piping and/or relocation of pneumatic thermostats

11. Repair and adjust dampers, so they are all working together; lubricate dampers as needed and make different mounting plates for motors and damper operators if needed

12. Maintain the Freon in air conditioning units which includes identifying the proper type and amount to be added.

13. Clean out copper condensing tubes on heat pumps; add water treatment and or make replacement gaskets as needed

14. Replace clocks on the G 182

15. Work with the Maintenance Repairmen or contractors in the buildings trouble shooting or explaining the HVAC system, and the way in which it works

16. Familiarity with and limited ability to read blueprints and schematics

17. Repair or replace and adjust gauges to proper setting in relation to temperature and air

18. Replace and adjust SCR or DQ master slave units on electric heaters

19. Repair, replace Thaw out frozen air lines

20. Schedule preventive maintenance (cleaning filters, motor maintenance, coil cleaning)

21. Monitor and adjust Metasys system DDC control system or replace components
22. Monitor, clean and adjust humidifier

23. Other related duties as necessary

Two years of experience in the maintenance, repair, or installation of heating, ventilation,

and air-conditioning (HVAC) or refrigeration systems, related digitally controlled equipment, or BA systems;or completion of a three year Vo-Tech training program in refrigeration, HVAC, or building automation and six months experience in the maintenance, repair, or installation of HVAC or refrigeration systems, related digitally controlled equipment, or BA systems; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.