Building Management System Engineer

Job purpose

Reporting directly into the Account Manager, the post holder will support the estates team in the provision of a high quality service.  To ensure upkeep of designated areas by carrying out general and specific duties as directed. The role is based at Alder Hey Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Carry out P.P.M., service, test, diagnose, repair and calibrate advanced electrical and mechanical installations, plant and equipment.
• To maintain the site Building Management System and other similar computerised control systems
• To ensure that Building Management System is optimised for maximum Energy Efficiency and work closely with the Mitie Energy Consultant to ensure that Annual Energy Target is achieved and bettered. Produce monthly energy reports and produce data as required to ensure the quarterly and annual energy reports are produced and issued. Attend the Joint Energy Working Group as required.
• To act as site expert on these systems, training and developing other members of the estates teams
• React to breakdown maintenance requests.
• Ensure sufficient “Disaster Recovery” mechanisms and parts stocks are in place to ensure that BMS System downtime is kept to minimum
• Work safely and in accordance with company Health and Safety procedures.
• Help maintain accurate estates records and plant history.
• Participate in out of normal hours on call procedure.
• Deal with new situations as they arise
• Pass on working knowledge as required
• Undertake training as required
  
  

Knowledge skills & experience

• The BMS technician will be employed on work appropriate to his/her core special skills.
• Extensive knowledge of large scale BMS systems, particularly Continuum and EcoStruxure.
• Knowledge of standard electrical wiring practices and installation, electronic components, and electrical schematic symbols.
• Experience of BMS Energy Management on a large site, working to challenging Energy Targets
• Knowledge of modern Energy Centre technologies/controls to include CHP, Boilers, Generators, Absorption and Electric Chillers, Ground and Air Source Heat Pumps (desirable).
• Knowledge of general Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) installation and

Operation.

• Knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS) third party interface protocols, to

      include Bacnet, Modbus and Mbus

• Computer skills with exposure to Windows driven applications.
• He/she will operate as part of an effective Professional Estates Maintenance team. The post holder will have drive and enthusiasm, be self motivated and be expected to work on his/her own initiative and work as part of at team.
• Completion of a recognized engineering apprenticeship
• A suitable City & Guilds, BTEC, NVQ 3 or equivalent
• 3 years post apprenticeship experience preferably in a health care back ground
• IEE18^th edition wiring regulations 2381 (desirable)
• City & Guilds electrical installation inspection and testing 2391
• The post holder will have an obligation to undertake where necessary training to ensure the level of competency is up held.

Person

• Flexible/Adaptable in approach to work

• Friendly and approachable manner
• Pro active approach to work
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work on their own with minimal supervision
• Sets and maintains very high standards of delivery – attention to detail essential
• Driven to complete tasks above expectations
• Diligent, professional and intuitive