Organization Overview
The Facilities & Operations (F&O) Directorate supports Brookhaven National Laboratory’s (BNL) science, technology, and environmental restoration missions by delivering safe, environmentally sound, and reliable infrastructure. F&O provides high-quality craft and fabrication services and safeguards people, property, and national security.
The Energy & Utilities (EU) Division, within F&O, operates and maintains critical site-wide infrastructure, including:
- Electric Transmission & Distribution System
- Central Steam and Chilled Water Facilities
- Potable and Wastewater Treatment Plants
- Site Fire Alarm and Building Electrical Systems
- Energy Management Control System (EMCS)
- Energy Procurement and Metering Systems
The Energy Management group within EU Division ensures these systems remain safe, efficient, reliable, and mission-ready, and oversees BNL’s energy conservation and procurement efforts.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Energy Management group seeks a Control Systems Specialist to support the operation, maintenance, and enhancement of BNL’s Energy Management Control System (EMCS), central utility Programmable Logic Control (PLC) systems, and site-wide metering infrastructure. This cross-functional role ensures control systems operate efficiently and reliably to support BNL’s mission of pioneering scientific research.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operate, troubleshoot, and upgrade control systems including the Phoenix Controls, the Automated Logic Controls (ALC) Energy Management Control System (EMCS) and PLCs.
- Monitor daily operations, respond to alarms, and investigate system faults in Buildings and the Central Utility plants.
- Support integration and development of energy metering infrastructure across the site.
- Coordinate modifications to control systems including programming, graphics, networking modifications and controller installations.
- Maintain and update critical alarm configurations and response protocols.
- Provide field support to electricians, mechanics, and technicians for system installations and repairs.
- Calibrate control system components (e.g., sensors, transducers, actuators), and support vendors when brought on site for system calibrations.
- Trouble shoot network communication issues.
- Support pre-emptive replacements of end-of-life controls devices.
- Respond to emergencies and equipment malfunctions as necessary.
- Oversee contractor work, approve invoices, and manage procurement of control system-related materials.
- Support databases, trend monitoring, and site historians for energy systems.
- Review fault detection diagnostics and coordinate resolution with internal teams and vendors.
Required Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus:
- a BS degree in a technical field and 6 years work experience or;
- a technical institute, Adult BOCES certification, AA degree in a technical field, CCI program completion at BNL plus 10 years experience or;
- a technical high school certification program (e.g. BOCES) and 11 years relevant work experience or;
- 12 years relevant work experience. - Demonstrated knowledge of installing, programming, calibrating, and maintaining building control systems.
- Strong field experience troubleshooting laboratory and HVAC control systems.
- Proficient in reading and understanding electrical, mechanical, P&ID diagrams, and control wiring drawings.
- Experience developing HVAC control sequences in ladder logic and block logic.
- Must have valid NYS driver’s license.
- Must be able to read, write, and verbally communicate in English.
- This is a fully onsite position located at BNL.
- Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Certification as an HVAC Controls Technician (Niagara 4 or ALC).
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Minimum 5 years of experience with microprocessor-based automation systems.
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with building automation or HVAC controls.
- Knowledge of energy management principles, conservation technologies, and HVAC systems.
- Familiarity with metering infrastructure and integration with control systems.
- Automated Logic Controls (ALC), Niagara 4, and Phoenix Laboratory Control systems.
- Familiarity with Rockwell Automation ControlLogix PLCs and software.
- Aveva Wonderware HMI and Historian Software.
- Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) programming including Allan Bradley, ABB, and Yaskawa manufacturers.
- Electric Meter programming including TransData, Itron, Schneider and MV-90 integration software.
- AutoCAD, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Access (report building), Microsoft SQL Server.
- CA Arcserve.
- NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code and NFPA 70E (Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace).
Environmental, Safety, and Health, Considerations:
- Standing, bending, and lifting, up to 30 lbs.
- Ability to work in confined spaces.
- Ability to climb fixed and portable ladders and work at heights up to 20 feet.
- Work outdoors/cold environments.
- Work in warm environments.
- Ability to act as a primary authorized employee for Lock-out/Tag-out.
- Ability to wear proper PPE such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and hearing protection.
- Domestic travel may be required on occasion for training purposes.
- Use of a personal car may be required at certain times.
Additional:
- This is a fully onsite position located at BNL.
- Visa sponsorship for this position is not available.
- Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Brookhaven Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. The full salary range for this position is $89400 – 122167 / year. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.
