HVAC Systems Consultant

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FUNCTION: Facilities, Engineering, and Acquisition

SUB-FUNCTION: Building Systems - HVAC

CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor Specialized

CAREER LEVEL: S4

Scope of Position

The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is committed to enhancing the quality of care provided to patients through teaching, research and patient care. The activities of the Facilities Operations and Development Wexner Medical Center District support a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week operation. The HVAC Systems Consultant is under the general direction of the HVAC and Building Automation Systems Manager, contributes to the strategic vision and planning, development, implementation, functionality and evaluation of building automation systems (BAS) that support, enhance and ensure effective, safe, efficient, and uninterrupted operations of mechanical systems and equipment, building/lighting controls and utilities for the Wexner Medical Center. Acts as the principle resource for building automation operational oversight and its operation of mechanical and HVAC systems and component.

Position Summary

The HVAC Systems Consultant serves as a lead and the primary contributor and consultant for building automation systems across 8+ million square feet of acute care ambulatory clinical business academic and laboratory healthcare space both on and off campus. Manages assigned operations and capital projects. Provides direction and oversight related to building automation and controls issues. Consults on major initiatives and projects that integrate BAS systems across multiple departments service lines networks platforms and administrative interfaces. Analyzes tests and implements complex BAS solutions. Acts as the principal subject matter expert on BAS strategies, procedures, policies, and methodologies. Provides direction and insight to leaders, peers, and team members regarding the identification and alignment of strategic BAS requirements with evolving business opportunities and needs. May respond to emergency situations such as mechanical system outages and may assist with evaluation of and correction of problems.