Primary City/State:
Mesa, Arizona
Department Name:
Facilities Operations-Corp
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
Facilities, Environmental Services, and Culinary
The ROC Systems Engineer partners with hospital leadership and Development and Construction teams to evaluate and oversee mechanical systems - including central utility plants, HVAC, and building automation systems - on new construction and renovation projects. Applying energy engineering and controls knowledge, this role interprets data, develops corrective actions, and upholds Banner BMS Standards to ensure operational stability and energy efficiency across Banner facilities.
Schedule: Monday through Friday working 8AM to 4PM (may vary to accommodate patient care needs). This is a Hybrid AZ role, primarily remote. HVAC design experience and Building Automation experience is preferred.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position is based out of the Facilities Services Remote Operations Center (ROC) and effectively engages all new construction and major renovation projects at one or more facilities, under the supervision of the ROC Sr. Manager. Works closely with hospital leadership and Development and Construction teams to evaluate mechanical projects, provide support to mitigate risk through assessment of quality, scope, safety and regulatory requirements. This includes central utility plants, HVAC systems, and lighting control systems that are networked to the facilities building automation systems. Incumbent must apply energy engineering and control systems knowledge to interpret data and develop corrective actions that support operational stability and energy efficiency of Banner facilities. Incumbent may also provide assistance with problem resolution, systems malfunction, and use of a software application or serve as a resource to other application users.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Interacts in a collaborative manner with facilities personnel, administration, medical staff members, department managers, vendors, and other outside agencies. Works closely with other project team members, including IT, Tech Management, as well as interacts with facility directors, administrative staff, physician office staff, architects, contractors, vendors and other outside consultants and regulatory agencies. Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.
2. Evaluates and proactively identifies potential project issues such as disruptions to operations or design and operational challenges. Ensures that these issues are addressed during project planning and design, managed during construction and verified post installation
3. Works with the ROC leadership team to provide guidance on the integration of computer-controlled systems in a way which most effectively allows for the delivery of key operating trends and data for analysis.
4. Works closely with Development and Construction teams to develop, maintain and uphold the Banner BMS Standards.
5. Presents forecast reports, data, and information on trends in a format that is useful and easily understood to our customers. Validates data to ensure integrity and consistency across multiple reports and data sources. Reviews data for problem identification and prioritizes problems identified. Maintains working knowledge of building construction and plant infrastructure for monitored facilities.
6. Troubleshoots applications/equipment used to provide data. Utilizes data in the most efficient manner and presents data in the most effective and appropriate format for the intended audience.
7. Acts as resource to management and peers on the use of information and/or applications based on area of expertise including review of life cycle analysis, where appropriate
8. Position generally carries departmental or hospital responsibility within assigned discipline area. External customers may include, but are not limited to, regulatory/accrediting agencies, external data providers, utility companies, etc. Internal customers include facilities services staff, managers, executives, and medical staff.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Strong knowledge of reporting, data analysis and information presentation, as normally obtained by completion of a bachelor's degree in the field of engineering and 4 years of field experience.
Requires good working knowledge of PCs and software, including word-processing, spreadsheet, query/report writing, and presentation applications.
This position requires an advanced knowledge of computer programs used to model energy data for analysis and develop control strategies to improve operational and energy performance as a result of analysis.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong technical, analytical and troubleshooting skills ability to interact with clients and field/operations personnel in a professional manner, proficient time management, organizational, and presentation skills, and strong self-motivation and adaptability to deadline changes and work focus.
Must be able to work independently and effectively align resources to achieve system goals
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in the field of energy management and or building control systems, HVAC design experience, facilities operations experience, or energy efficiency engineering experience, Certified energy manager (CEM) and knowledge of ASHRAE-90.1 energy codes and building control system expertise preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
