Building Automation/Facilities Controls Engineer

Job Purpose

Facilities Mechanical/Electrical/Controls Engineer responsible for planning and implementation to upgrade existing and installing new building controls utilizing self, team, and contractor abilities. Design Mechanical systems, develop schedules, budget and forecasts, select materials, equipment, project staff and contractors.  Estimate costs, resources and time required to complete. Ensures controls architecture consistency between sites and analyses technology trends. Includes focus on development and sustainability of the mechanical infrastructure (HVAC, Chillers, Air Compressor, Utilities). Direct site building control related activities, through team members and contractors, to meet site needs (e.g. controls upgrade and replacements, programming optimization, standardization, and operations enhancements). Focus is to maximize cost efficiency and usability while minimizing risk to production and maintenance downtime. Job requires constant interaction with department engineering and maintenance teams along with external customers and contractors. 

This position will be joining the Facilities department in Honda Development & Manufacturing of America, LLC’s (HDMA). The Facilities department is responsible for the building which includes new construction, remodels, utility management (electric, compressed air, natural gas, water), building maintenance, end of life equipment replacements and upgrades. The goal of the department is to create a facility that we are proud of and to serve our customers.
 

Key Accountabilities

•Manage BMS/BAS(Building Management System/Building Automation Systems) specification, design, and operation. Develop and implement multiyear strategy to complete BMS migration. Collaborate with HDMA Facilities controls leaders to standardize a unified approach. Manage and oversee programming and work with IT networking team.    
•Support operation of Facilities mechanical and electrical systems including but not limited to centrifugal fans, burners, cooling/heating coils, pumps, centrifugal air compressors, centrifugal chillers, heat exchangers, utilities, metering, communications. Manage and maintain documentation for the site Mechanical Systems.  Communicate critical updates to site system operators.    
•Implement new engineering strategies and technologies to replace facilities equipment and systems at their end of life (EOL)    
•Lead meetings and negotiate with customers and contractors of all levels and capabilities. Build mutually beneficial relationships with customers and contractors.    
 

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Minimum Educational Qualifications    
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (in Mechanical, Controls or Electrical) or equivalent related controls experience

Minimum Experience    
2+ years of relevant working experience in a Controls/Project Management/Facilities Capacity preferred
2+ years working experience with control systems architecture and programming preferred

Other Job-Specific Skills    
Use knowledge and experience to continually improve efficiency and effectiveness of tasks within area of expertise
Actively support / participate in project team activities related to significant business innovation; develop and execute activities / tasks to achieve objectives of business team
Demonstrate solid base of technical knowledge in day-to-day operations
 

Working Conditions

Willingness to travel for department reviews and business planning events at other HDMA facilities
50% Manufacturing/Production Environment including construction site locations, 50% office/desk environment
Potential for assignments supporting other HDMA Facilities, Honda Affiliates, or North American Suppliers
Work all appropriate overtime/weekends/shutdowns to manage projects and cover production needs.