Building Systems Operator - Level 1 (TS/SCI Clearance Required)

About the role

Fluor is a leading government contractor with a proven track record of delivering high-value technical solutions to U.S. government agencies. This position operates complex building controls systems and executes commissioning, startup, and operational plans.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all key work processes required by the company (and customer) and documents any deficiencies while overseeing customer systems to ensure no impact to their daily operations.
• Participate in job-specific training, presentations, modules, and qualification tests required to perform work and qualify for job rotations.
• Perform various switching/isolation procedures to mitigate any unexpected operational issues or to prepare systems for maintenance activities by vendors or in-house O&M personnel.
• Identify, document, and monitor key operating parameters; ensure data and forms are filed, retained, and distributed as required by plant practices.
• Maintain a clean and organized operating area.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and global standards.
• Carry out assignments as directed; tasks range from monitoring of control systems status, review of daily logs/rounds for anomalies, standardized preventative maintenance tasks (filter changes, equipment lubrication, light fixture re-lamping, etc.) to being part of maintenance switching events for major equipment shutdown/isolation, all to prevent impact to the customer’s Mission.

Requirements

• Minimum of zero to one (1) year of experience in positions supporting plant operations or facilities maintenance; having plant operating experience in a data processing facility is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Basic computer skills within the Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office environments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to customer, management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors.
• Work effectively with multi-cultural personnel to execute work assignments.
• Attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance Required.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Qualifications

• Able to perform standard maintenance/inspection tasks.
• Able to carry minimum 50lbs, retrieve stock items from warehouse via inventory database, use of PPE equipment for switching procedures, ability to obtain forklift/manlift operator’s license, etc.
• Strong interpersonal and mentoring skills and organizational accountability processes.
• Good multi-tasking skills.
• Job-related technical knowledge necessary to work around commercial power & cooling systems; this should include knowledge of electrical systems such as panelboards, switchboards, generators, UPS systems, fire alarm systems, etc.; mechanical systems such as commercial closed-loop chilled water systems, pumps, boilers, air-handling units, fan coil units, etc.
• Direct experience in operating Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Building Management Systems (BMS) preferred.
• Experience in a related field such as Electrical, Mechanical (HVAC), Plumbing, or finish carpentry with preference of experience with large commercial-grade systems.
• Able to perform standard maintenance/inspection tasks on equipment such as Fan Coil Units (FCU), Computer Room Air Handlers (CRAHU), and Air Handler Units (AHU).
• Knowledge and experience of plant operations including aspects of planning, training, scheduling, safe work practices and incident free operations.
• Proficient in MS-Office programs.

Skills

• Technical knowledge necessary to work around commercial power & cooling systems.
• Experience in operating SCADA and BMS.
• Experience in large commercial-grade systems.
• Experience in electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience in HVAC systems.
• Experience in supervisory control and data acquisition.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans.
• EAP.
• Disability coverage.
• Life insurance.
• AD&D.
• Voluntary benefit plans.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays).
• Paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees.
• Parental leave.
• Training and development courses.

Market Rate

The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Notice to Candidates

To be considered for this role, candidates must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Salary Range

$48,000.00 - $83,000.00