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 seeking an experienced and skilled Building Automation Systems Technician (Engineering Technician III) with four (4) years of paid work experience with Powers Process Control Language (PPCL); block programming, Siemens Apogee or other Building Automation Software (BAS) and Energy Management Systems (EMS) experience helpful. This position works under minimal direction to provide technical support relating to HVAC systems, pneumatic HVAC controls/DDC controls; design, construction, modification, maintenance, and/or repair, ensuring optimal system performance and energy efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have excellent experience in the following:

• 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 needed.

Shift 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 equivalence. 

• Experience
  • 4 years of experience in HVAC DDC controls and related HVAC systems, including and
  • 2 years as an Engineering Tech II or equivalent. 

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.

***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.
• Skilled in programming, commissioning, and graphic design.
• 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. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

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.