Closing Date: February 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Capital Planning & Operations

Capital Planning & Operations is a team of approximately 130 employees that take tremendous pride in the campus and deliver exceptional service that supports the University of New Brunswick's mission, vision, and values. You will be a part of a motivated team of professionals who are always striving to make our campus a safe, sustainable, accessible, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and community.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-time | Continuing | Fredericton | On-Campus

Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 7:30 am - 4:00 pm | 40 hours per week

Salary: $34.05 hour

YOUR FOCUS

• Maintenance, upgrades, and future expansion of the Building Automation Infrastructure throughout UNB, National Research Council (NRC) and St. Thomas University (STU) buildings;
• Detailed HVAC input for design of various projects including equipment sizing, selection, and coordination of mechanical installations for new construction, retrofits and renovations; and
• Equipment documentation, operating procedures, administrative and training support to maintain overall consistency within the HVAC/R/M department.
• Daily administration of building automation operator consoles.
• Maintains, installs and troubleshoots control system hardware and software for HVAC computer systems and networks.
• Controls logic configuration support and implementation with DDC programming for existing equipment, mechanical retrofits and new construction.
• Performs reverse engineering on automation systems as necessary to determine sequence of operation details. Provides documentation for all such information to facilitate and expedite troubleshooting procedures.
• Maintains the integrity and security of the BACnet® server. Regularly checks for and installs updates and patches as required.
• Performs detailed heating and cooling load calculations and equipment selection.
• Provides HVAC system design support for building offices, auditoriums, classrooms, and laboratories including but not limited to fan and pump selection, duct sizing/layout, pipe sizing/layout and coil selection.
• Maintains records for all device MAC addresses, IP addresses, MSTP networks, and UDP/IP numbers residing on the campus virtual BACnet® LAN. Ensures that any devices added to the LAN abide by the regulations set by the latest revision of UNB BACnet standard.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology or Diploma in Electronic Engineering Technology or Diploma in Industrial Instrumentation Technology with demonstrated work experience with commercial HVAC systems.
• Must be registered or eligible for registration with the New Brunswick Society of Engineering Technicians and Technologists.
• Minimum of 5 years' progressive experience in an environment which includes automation system design and DDC programming/configuration, HVAC system design, project management, construction, cost estimating, problem-solving, and general maintenance of control systems.

Additional Strengths:

• Knowledge of BACnet®, LON, TCP/IP communication protocols.
• Knowledge of ASHRAE standards, the National Master Specification and other related codes are essential.
• Strong analytical, organization and project management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage a dynamic workload and pay a strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional computer literacy including proficiency in spreadsheets, word processing, graphics packages, and automation system engineering tools.
• Results oriented, energetic, and professional with strong problem solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently as well as in a team oriented environment.

WHY CHOOSE UNB?

UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.

GENERAL LABOUR AND TRADES AND ALLIED SERVICES AND AUDIO-VISUAL GROUP (GLTA)

This position is part of the UNIFOR, Local 4504 employee group and falls under the GLTA Collective Agreement.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.