Building Operations Technologies Specialist in United States, Texas, Houston, Houston (TX Med Ctr) bei MD Anderson Cancer Center

SUMMARY
The primary purpose of the BAS Specialist position is to provide analysis of facilities business and management needs and problems in terms of system and user-department requirements and establish viable means to enhance performance via database applications and tracking mechanisms for building automation and operations technology system servers, workstations, field processors, databases, advanced programming enhancements and special projects.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Oversee the Daily Support and Maintenance of all Building Automation System Servers, Software, and Field Processors   Consults with departmental personnel for problem definition and management requirements. Provides problem analysis and issue resolution within the section, and assistance to BAS co-workers and end users. Document and maintain all levels of Building Automation Systems (BAS) information, servers, workstations and field processors tied into BAS. Assists in preparing user information, IP and Workstation Acronym addresses and NIC address for Institution’s database.  Configures software and hardware for expansion and upgrades of the Building Automation System and OT architecture to include BBMD processor configuration and management. Develops utility programs and applications. Coordinates work efforts of other IT & IS personnel for setup configuration and troubleshooting of computer servers, workstations, networks, and other specialty software systems and Information Security requirements pertaining to operations technology applications and field processors.

CMMS, BAS System, Database and Application Upgrades   Responsible for the installation of new software and enhancement release upgrades in coordination with IS/IT departments. Analyzes source documents, data base structure and management report requirements. Coordinates operations technology systems improvements between Information Systems and user departments and provides necessary documentation and consultation for implementation of system upgrades. Review, analyze, recommend, receive approval, and coordinate plans & procurement of system upgrades. Coordinate and resolve software and hardware compatibility issues.

System Security, User Access Control, Audit and Disaster Recovery Plans and Operations Paperwork   Establish, administer, and maintain system security on all building automation and operations technology systems. Develop levels of security, which enable appropriate user levels to update data for which they are responsible. Develops and maintains a database of application and OS software licenses. Prepares written documentation on the system’s operations. Conduct audits to ensure data quality, write reports, and create data queries. Ensures compliance with internal controls. To that end, the incumbent will become familiar with, maintain a current knowledge of, and apply Internal Controls in the course of the conduct of their position and their role in BAS network administration using Sustainable Planner, Business Continuity Plans, Disaster Recovery documentation, and GRC risk assessments.

Hardware and Software Integration and Technical Advisor for Programming Projects    Determines system configuration, and integration requirements including BAS hardware, software and firmware configuration and troubleshooting. Coordinates with other BAS Specialists and IS/IT technical resources and serve as liaison between inter-institutional computer facilities, operations technology vendor representatives, and other divisional/departmental system coordinators.  Make general database performance improvements, ensure data integrity, recover corrupted data and eliminate superfluous data. Assists in programming of complex problems. Advises less experienced programmers in the development, testing, debugging and revising of programs. Provides guidance to and acts in a training and professional development capacity for less experienced Building Automation System programmer analysts, system users, and facilities O&M support personnel. Consults with departmental personnel for problem definition and sequence of operation programming requirements.