This position is available in September 2024 and is onsite at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky. Relocation assistance available.

Global Systems Engineering (GSE) is a Hub-zone small business that works directly with Federal, State, and Military Leadership within the Defense, Energy, and Environmental sectors to provide solutions to some of the world's most complex national security challenges. We focus on our clients to develop deep levels of trust that is built on integrity and to help them create enduring solutions that improve our world.

GSE seeks an Mid-level Controls Technician as part of Utility Monitoring and Control System (UMC) Support Services to provide a focused and coordinated effort for improvement in the resiliency & energy-efficient operation of facilities, equipment, and systems at US Army Garrison Fort Campbell, Kentucky. The Fort Campbell UMCS supports approximately 400 facilities totaling 10.2 million square feet. This position supports the operation of the existing Fort Campbell UMCS with overarching goals of improving resiliency, reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, reducing facility energy intensity, and increasing operational efficiency. As noted, this position is located on-site at Fort Campbell, KY (easily accessible from the Clarksville/Nashville, TN metro areas).

The successful candidate provides subject matter expertise pertaining to the facility energy auditing with long range goals of improving resiliency, reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, reducing facility energy intensity, and increasing operational efficiency.

The successful candidate provides subject matter expertise pertaining to the post-wide Building Automation System (BAS), with long range goals of making the Fort Campbell UMCS more effective, efficient, and cyber-secure. Support efforts to maintain the existing Risk Management Framework (RMF) Authority to Operate (ATO) for the Fort Campbell UMCS and Enterprise Energy Data Reporting System (EEDRS).

The successful candidate shall support the operation of a manned UMCS command center. The UMCS command center will provide direct & interactive support of DPW craft workers in troubleshooting and remediating HVAC related work orders.

The successful candidate shall support the facility auditing, re/retro commissioning, and controls project support tasks. The UMCS Support Specialist(s) performing this duty shall directly support DPW craft workers in the field on an as needed basis.

The successful shall have the responsibility of maintaining an accurate inventory of all facilities connected to the Fort Campbell UMCS as well as proactively monitoring buildings under control of the UMCS, identifying opportunities for improvement, making recommendations for corrective action, and verifying proper operation after corrective action is taken.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reduce overall utility costs and consumption by reducing energy intensity
• Closely coordinate all activities with the COR/installation energy manager
• Use Spreadsheets, Advanced Meter Data, Utility Billing Databases, and Expertise to Identify and Help Correct Anomalies in Facility Energy Use
• Develop an Effective Network of Facility Managers and Building Energy Monitors
• Optimize Facility Operations to Minimize Utility Costs
• Develop and Sustain an Effective Energy Awareness, Incentive, and Suggestion Program
• Support Utility Demand Reduction to Maximize Cost Avoidance
• Conduct Recommissioning and Retro-Commissioning to meet Energy Act of 2020 requirements
• Provide Renewable Energy Support
• Identify Potential Energy Projects, Programs, and Initiatives
• Support the Implementation of Energy Projects
• Attend energy related Training, Workshops, and Conferences
• Respond to Installation Specific Requirements

General Qualifications:

• Experience as an electrician a plus
• Ability to effectively communicate thoughts, both in writing and orally.

• Ability to work independently and proactively in achieving complex technical objectives.
• Effective interpersonal skills:

• • Ability to work well with others in problem solving situations.
  • Ability to develop and facilitate solutions by achieving consensus on complex or complicated technical issues.
• Ability to work with Microsoft Programs such as Word, Excel, Access, Microsoft Project, and Power Point.
• Self-motivated and being able to work independently
• Ability to drive a vehicle, climb a step ladder, use common hand tools & test instruments, stand, and walk for an extended duration, work outdoors in a variety of temperatures and weather conditions, work in indoor mechanical rooms (both air conditioned and non-conditioned) in a variety of seasons and lift 35 pounds.

Required Qualifications:

UMCS Support Specialist(s) with focus on facility auditing shall possess at least one of the following combinations of educational and related experience requirements:

• A four-year engineering degree (preferably in mechanical or electrical engineering) with a minimum of 3 years of experience in performing facility audits.
• An Environmental Science, business, or related degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in performing facility audits.
• A two-year technical degree with a minimum of 8 years of experience in performing facility audits.

• Non-degreed with a minimum of 10 years of experience in performing facility audits.

The UMCS Support Specialist with focus on operational support shall have:

• a minimum of 5 years' experience installing, operating, maintaining, and programming a Niagara Tridium based Facility Related Control Systems (FRCS)
• the Niagara 4 Technical Certification and at minimum building automation controller programming training from one of the following: Distech, Honeywell, Johnson Controls, Siemens, or Trane
• a strong background in FRCS and HVAC systems.
• operational familiarity Ethernet networks and be cognizant of the current cybersecurity requirement.

GSE is a federal contractor subject to Executive Order 14042 and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause implementing the order. Therefore, this position requires full vaccination for COVID-19.

What we will provide in return: Excellent compensation and amazing benefits

• Multiple health insurance options that are 90% paid for from CIGNA which include a PPO plan with ZERO deductibles and an HSA plan.
• 401k Immediate Vesting. Company matches 100% of the first 3% contributed and 50% of the next 2% contributed.
• Fully paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account options.
• Pet insurance.
• Voluntary life insurance.
• Generous paid personal leave along with paid sick leave, paid family leave, paid military leave, paid jury duty, and paid bereavement leave.
• Employee centric culture and a belief that we should empower those who are good at what they do and then give them the tools they need to achieve success and grow their career.
• A commitment to learning and growth and easy ways to achieve both including education assistance, paid certifications, and paid continuing education.
• A collaborative environment that fosters communication and an open-door policy.
• Relocation assistance available.

Global Systems Engineering LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law.

Global Systems Engineering LLC will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants.

Global Systems Engineering LLC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

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Global Systems Engineering LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Global Systems Engineering LLC is a drug-free workplace.

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