Controls Specialist

Overview

This position is 100% on-site Monday through Friday 3-11pm and is eligible for the Evening Shift Differential!

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and troubleshoot all control systems DDC, Electrical, Pneumatic
• Implement training programs pertaining to the DDC systems, updating software revisions, writing new programs to better control mechanical systems.
• Monitor and support Fire protection control systems.
• Work closely with the Energy Manager to assist in energy management initiatives.
• Meet monthly with HVAC supervisor and Energy Manager concerning program changes to system operations.
• Develop preventive maintenance documents to maintain reliability and control function to perform at their maximum capabilities.
• Interface with numerous contractors, engineers and institute professionals.
• Coordinates with all trades to keep all systems operating at the highest reliability.
• Make periodic rounds to check all building support equipment and maintain operating log of conditions observed.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate records for all control systems and energy management programs.
• Responsible for maintaining records of work done, time records and P/M records through the CMMS system.
• Must attend a minimum of 2 weeks of Control system training at Managements discretion
• May be required to be on call.
• Must provide the highest level of personal safety protection at all times.
• May be required to perform outside normal job areas at the direction of his supervisor in the interest of a safe environment.

Qualifications

• High school graduate, some college scholastic preparation preferred.
• Technical training and experience as H.V.A.C. Mechanic, or Supervisor .
• Licensed as a refrigeration mechanic with E.P.A. certification Type I & II.
• Sufficient previous experience as licensed tradesperson.
• Knowledge of blueprint reading, drafting, estimating, building construction standards, and national, state and local codes and regulations.
• Computer knowledge a plus. Minimum of 5 years experience on DDC systems.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Mechanical knowledge of occupational machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• The ability to arrange assignments or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule, procedure, or guideline.
• Must possess sufficient manual dexterity to utilize tools of the trade.
• The ability to communicate information and listen to and comprehend information and ideas.

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.