Enterprise Building Controls - IT Technician 4
Full Time
Fort Bragg, NC
Posted
Job description
Overview:
We are seeking mid-level Controls IT Technician. The IT Controls Technician will support the sustainment of an enterprise building control system with the goal of tracking and optimizing the energy performance of geographically distributed facilities. The position is a “hybrid” work environment with 2-3 days in the office. The applicant will be located near sponsor offices at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin; Fort Belvoir, Virginia; or Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The Controls IT Technician will work closely with Sustainment Coordinator to ensure control system continuous operation to maintain all security and compliance with rules. Rockstar Rewards:
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Specific duties of the Controls IT Technician include:
Requirements:
At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible work schedules and telework options. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3-hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs. Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov. Drug Free Workplace:
The Electricity Infrastructure and Buildings Division of PNNL is accelerating the transition to a sustainable, efficient, resilient, and secure energy system through innovation and actionable solutions. We are a diverse research organization of over 350 experts in electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering, data and computer sciences, cybersecurity, policy, economics, and related disciplines. Our vision is to transform the way our energy system infrastructure is designed, integrated, and operated in order to create environmental security, economic prosperity, and social equity for the Pacific Northwest region, the nation, and the world. Join our team and make an impact!
We are seeking mid-level Controls IT Technician. The IT Controls Technician will support the sustainment of an enterprise building control system with the goal of tracking and optimizing the energy performance of geographically distributed facilities. The position is a “hybrid” work environment with 2-3 days in the office. The applicant will be located near sponsor offices at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin; Fort Belvoir, Virginia; or Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The Controls IT Technician will work closely with Sustainment Coordinator to ensure control system continuous operation to maintain all security and compliance with rules.
Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance*, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, supplemental parental bonding leave**, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company funded pension plan* and may enroll in our 401k savings plan. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.
- Research Associates excluded.
**Once eligibility requirements are met.
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At PNNL, a technician conducts research and development activities including standard technical procedures that range from routine to specialized, under technical supervision.
Specific duties of the Controls IT Technician include:
- Serve as the secondary sustainment point-of-contact to ensure the system is fully in compliance with sponsor network rules and is fully supported.
- Support remote or on-site troubleshooting and provide fixes as required to integration issues including, locked local control systems, failed integration controllers, and other issues that may arise.
- Serve as backup Niagara Administrator. Work closely with the Sustainment Coordinator to ensure Niagara database is regularly backed up and periodically archived for long term storage. Manage user access and passwords for staff accessing the system.
- Provide remote or on-site troubleshooting for connectivity problems, IP address issues, and network issues for all users and components.
- Assist stakeholders obtain IP address when adding hardware to the system.
- Assist the Technical Team to track optimization measures and ensure they are implemented.
- Responsible for sustaining the Integration Controllers (JACEs) to plan and execute software patches as required and plan for life-cycle replacement of JACE components.
- Assist to troubleshoot meters that are off-line and work with the team to plan a future transition of metering resources to the controls platform.
- Manage the integration of new components into existing architecture and provide technical analysis.
- Apply systems engineering skills in the analysis of requirements, systems, applications, technology assessments and systems migrations and integration.
Specific performance expectations include:
- Provides practical solutions to a wide range of problems. Develops specifications for project implementation and verifies that the final product meets expectations and requirements.
- Recognized as a technical authority and takes on assignments covering a wide range of scope and requiring deep technical knowledge. Reports progress appropriately to EBCS Sustainment Coordinator.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma/GED and 6 years of relevant experience -OR-
- Technical Institute Graduate (TIG)/relevant AA degree or higher and 4 years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering preferred.
- At least 5 years’ experience with integrating multiple network management systems.
- Experience working with Government / Contracting networks and application.
- Familiarity with security rules and procedures put in place by the Army Reserve G6.
- Background in energy management control systems with Niagara N4 experience and certification.
- Expert skills required in research and communication of industry standards related to DOD technology infrastructure requirements.
- Experience working with virtual servers and Remote Desktop.
- Must have experience using energy management control system to control HVAC and other building equipment.
- SQL 2016 relational database servers, application, and clients.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to perform facility walk-throughs, inspect equipment in mechanical rooms, lift and carry light equipment, and occasional work in unheated/cooled spaces.
- Willing to travel up to 25% of time.
Not applicable.
Additional Information:
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security security clearance.
Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Background Investigation: Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance with 10 CFR 710, Appendix B.
- Drug Testing: All Security Clearance positions are Testing Designated Positions, which means that the candidate selected is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the requisite Questionnaire for National Security Positions (QNSP).
Note: Applicants will be considered ineligible for security clearance processing by the U.S. Department of Energy until non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for 12 months can be demonstrated.
Testing Designated Position (TDP):
This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The candidate selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing for illegal drugs, including marijuana, consistent with the Controlled Substances Act and the PNNL Workplace Substance Abuse Program.
About PNNL:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!
At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible work schedules and telework options. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3-hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.
Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov.
PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.
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