ABOUT SANDIA

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
• Extraordinary co-workers
• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov

• These benefits vary by job classification.

WHAT YOUR JOB WILL BE LIKE

We are seeking a Facilities Technologist to join our team. In this role you will operate, and maintain Sandia’s building automation controls system.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Write Building Automation System (BAS) programs necessary for the operation of facility-type systems, predominately heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
• Work with engineers to develop new control strategies.
• Work with HVAC technicians to troubleshoot concerns within Facilities Control Systems.
• Participate in the design review process for new buildings and HVAC systems.
• Work as a team member during design, construction, start-up, commissioning, and troubleshooting of new buildings and HVAC systems.
• Report and tracks progress toward goals and schedules related to facility equipment.
• Adhere To Sandia National Laboratories industry guidelines.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite 100% of the time.

QUALIFICATIONS WE REQUIRE

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in one or more of the following:
• Operation and troubleshooting of HVAC systems and associated equipment.
• BAS operation for the control and monitoring of HVAC and other facilities systems.
• Writing BAS programs for the control of HVAC systems and associated equipment such as boilers, chillers, air handlers, or comparable mechanical sub-systems.Ability to obtain and maintain an active DOE Q-level security clearance

QUALIFICATIONS WE DESIRE

• Knowledge and understanding of commercial and industrial mechanical HVAC components and systems from small single zone air handlers up to and including large campus chilled and heating water generation plants.
• Familiarity with cleanroom and laboratory ventilation systems.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of HVAC DDC control systems, including configuration and setup of controllers, creation of databases and control programming, and troubleshooting/maintenance of system components.
• Experience with management level configuration of DDC front end interfaces and software.
• An excellent understanding of BAS software and hardware, control programming and logic, database management, graphics creation, or relevant experience with comparable equipment such as PLC-based control systems.
• Experience with computer networks, serial- and Ethernet-based communication protocols (especially BACnet), or relevant experience with computers and communication systems.
• Experience with Siemens APOGEE or DESIGO system software and PX and DXR series controllers and components.
• Experience in creating or reviewing BAS or comparable controls designs.
• An understanding of building energy auditing processes, HVAC system commissioning, or monitoring-based commissioning.
• Familiarity with smart building control concepts, advanced demand-based control strategies, and the latest ASHRAE HVAC standards.
• LEED, CEM/PEM/EMP, or CMVP certification, or similar energy- or facilities-related certifications.

NNSA REQUIREMENTS FOR MEDPEDS

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.
If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

If offered the position, you may be required to demonstrate your fitness to perform certain physical aspects of the position, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling