ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION

General Services Division

1840 W Jackson, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: Up to $110,000 

Grade: 26

Open Until Filled  

The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), General Services Division is seeking a highly skilled and experienced HVAC Controls Engineer to provide technical leadership and direction to its facilities team. This critical role will ensure efficient operations and maintain high standards of accountability. The ideal candidate will possess specialized technical skills in programming EMS systems and will work closely with vendors to guarantee adherence to ADOA standards and policies. Responsibilities include implementing long-range facility management plans, developing and implementing new standards and operational procedures, and troubleshooting complex issues with building EMS and HVAC systems. This position also serves as a technical expert to ADOA Construction and Capital Planning.

• Possesses specialty technical skills in writing programs in energy management systems such as Niagara AX and N4 graphical user Workstation for the EMS system, including management of Jaces and servers
• Maintains an optimal level of operation; plans develops and implements software programs
• Oversees and participates in the installation, troubleshooting and repair of software programming for the EMS. Designs, develops and updates energy management programs for large heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems
• Attends meetings to provide technical expertise on construction and building renewal projects
• Work with and advises external agencies as directed by management
• Communicates orally and in writing with contractors, employees and represents the division on various projects related to EMS
• Shares information with appropriate personnel for repair and participates in troubleshooting and maintenance of hardware for the computerized EMS system
• Makes recommendations to Facility supervisor and manager related to proper EMS related practices
• Provide technical leadership and direction to the Facilities team ensuring efficient operations, and maintaining high standards of accountability
• Occasionally may serve as a crew lead over other trades for specified projects
• Provide energy saving reports and other complex HVAC reports as needed, Read and interpret blueprints and schematics
• Monitor, adjust and repair equipment as necessary to obtain optimum building control efficiency
• Responsible for oversight of contract administration, including workmanship, contract compliance and payment
• Meeting with key vendors regularly to review any issues or concerns and keep them advised to any changes of ADOA practices

Knowledge of:

• Principles, methods, materials, and tools related to the HVAC field
• Hazards and precautionary methods
• Theory and practical applications of commercial and solid-state electronic control systems
• Functions and mechanics of HVAC systems, centrifugal chillers, screw chillers, cooling towers, fluid coolers, flat plate heat exchangers, boilers, and pumps
• Basic engineering practices and principles
• Differences between BACNET, MODBUS, and LON WORKS former architecture on an Ethernet LAN system
• Building and construction codes
• Understanding of commercial plumbing and electrical systems

Skills in:

• Maintaining and repairing large HVAC systems in an industrial environment
• Installing and programming computer-based energy management systems
• Installing and performing preventative maintenance and repair on all refrigeration, heating, and ventilation equipment, control systems, and computer control systems
• Repairing and replacing electrical components
• Installing piping and pumps
• Principles and practices of facilities operations and maintenance
• Analysis and problem-solving

Ability to:

• Understand air balance and its effects on HVAC
• Read and interpret schematics
• Analyze gauges and meter readings
• Maintain detailed records of activities and completed work orders
• Perform work in a safe and timely manner
• Operate a personal computer and related software
• Demonstrate proficiency in preparing work orders, documents, emails, and timesheets
• Make mathematical calculations
• Listen and communicate effectively with a diverse group of people
• Establish and maintain effective working relations
• Assume ownership of the position and equipment
• Complete safety training as required

Preferred Qualifications:

• EPA Certification
• Tridium Niagara AX Certification
• Bachelor's degree plus five (5) or more years of experience in programming and analysis
• Eight or more years of experience without a degree

• Background and reference check, including a criminal records verification

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
  

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

• Participation in ASRS Lifetime Benefit Pension Plan after 26 weeks of employment

• If you have any questions please feel free to contact Christopher Langseth at christopher.langseth@azdoa.gov for assistance
• The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer