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Hallmark Building Automation Systems Specialist - (Hallmark Cards, Inc.) in Kansas City, Missouri
Description
HALLMARK – Because Connecting With Each Other Has Never Been More Important
For more than a century, Hallmark has been bringing people together and improving the relationships that matter most. That’s why millions of people all over the world connect with the Hallmark brand (https://www.hallmark.com/) . It has always been a mission so much bigger than any one of us who work here. Today, we need empathetic learners, strategic thinkers, and enthusiastic visionaries with diverse experiences and skills to help us create the rest of Hallmark’s second century as we shift to a more digitally savvy, unified approach that combines the best of brick-and-mortar retail with the efficiency of dot-com spaces. Help us imagine what our next hundred years could look like!
Who we are:
The HVAC department provides maintenance for building environmental conditioning systems and refrigeration equipment for approximately 2.3 million sq. ft. of office and non-office headquarters space. This team ensures that all HVAC equipment at Hallmark is in operational condition at all times and ensures the optimal performance of the infrastructure at Hallmark headquarters and locally owned properties. The HVAC department is very proactive in developing and implementing projects to reduce utility and energy use.
The Building Automation Systems (BAS) Specialist provides overall support, direction, and management of the Building Automation Systems (BAS) on the complex. Responsible for the design, configuration, and operation of building automation and control systems. Will be responsible for programming, monitoring, installing, testing, commissioning, inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing the BAS to include HVAC, building lighting, and other integrated systems.
In this role you will:
Develop and update software programs (PPCL), graphics, and troubleshoots to ensure proper operations of the BAS. Apply knowledge of multiple communications protocols, BACnet, Modbus, etc.
Work with Engineering and HVAC teams to develop Energy Management and monitoring strategies to ensure efficient operations of building systems.
Conduct inspections, preventative and routine maintenance, and performance testing to all systems and components of the BAS including assistance in calibrating electronic, electric, and pneumatic controllers, dampers, space temperature sensors, mixing boxes, end devices, and related components as needed.
Provide training for Maintenance Engineers on BAS and DDC panel and field devices.
The Building Automation Systems (BAS) Specialist is required to execute control system projects from concept through implementation including:
Interpret control drawings, plans, and specifications to test, program and troubleshoot the BAS systems.
Creates flow diagrams, sequence of operations, bill of material, network layouts and electrical schematics as required.
Select, order, and track the delivery of materials for assigned projects and maintains a stock of DDC inventory and documents related to the BAS.
Develop required programming, graphics, interfaces, and reporting for efficient operation. Performs the loading and commissioning of all system and network-level controllers as required.
Create and modify alarms and trend configurations and perform high level data analytics and alarm reporting.
Now’s your chance to embrace a future with Hallmark—just follow the instructions below to apply.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
You must show how you meet the basic qualifications (listed below) in a resume or document you upload, or by completing the work experience and education application fields. Cover letter is preferred. Accepted file types are Microsoft Word (DOC or DOCX), PDF, HTML, or TXT.
In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Hallmark Cards, Inc. and its subsidiary companies will hire only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Hallmark does not generally provide sponsorship for employment. Employment by Hallmark is contingent upon the signing of the Employment Agreement, signing of an agreement to arbitrate in connection with the Hallmark Dispute Resolution Program, completing Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification and satisfactory reference checks.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
The following is required to be considered for this role:
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
Certification / degree from an accredited educational institution will be considered in achieving partial credit towards the technical requirements.
Licenses / certifications / other relevant training a plus and needed for the incumbent to continually hone leadership and technical skill sets within this position.
3+ years Building Automation and Controls experience.
Must know basic electricity and electronics including three - and single-phase controls, ladder diagrams, low voltage relay logic, digital and analog electronics, microprocessors, single line diagrams, electrical schematics, and power distributions.
Must have an in-depth knowledge on the operation/maintenance of large commercial sized utilities, mechanical and structural systems.
Possess the capabilities to effectively manage troubleshooting, repair, and testing activities to insure the most efficient response, while minimizing business disruption.
Working knowledge and capabilities using Microsoft Office software (Word and Excel).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Your resume and application will stand out if you have:
5+ years Building Automation and Controls experience.
Strong mechanical aptitude and electrical aptitude.
Critical thinking skills, strong organizational skills and effective written and verbal communication skills are essential.
Possess a detailed knowledge of the HQ infrastructure, systems and building layout.
Technology Experience preferred: Have capabilities associated with the utilization of Building Automation Systems, Computerized Maintenance Management (CMMS) Systems, and Commercial HVAC and utility systems.
Behaviors/Traits/Mechanical and Electrical Aptitude preferred: To be effective, must have a history of displaying positive attributes as they apply to Hallmark Commitment, Communication, Innovation/Creativity, Leadership, Diversity/Relationships, Resource Management and Results Orientation. Must have mechanical and electrical control aptitude.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
Relocation will not be provided.
This position requires working on-site.
Good for You, Good for your Family, Good for the Community
We offer competitive healthcare and PTO, remote work options, parental leave, support for professional development, and employee assistance programs to care for your total well-being. You can learn more about our benefits here (https://corporate.hallmark.com/careers/benefits/) . But we also know the idea of benefits is bigger than that. From volunteering for relevant-skills-based projects to helping children and families and others in need, from partnering with nonprofit groups to inspiring a new generation, Hallmark provides many simple and rewarding ways for you to give back to your community. We applaud and fully support all our employees’ efforts to make their communities better. Whether you’re living near Hallmark headquarters or somewhere else, Hallmarkers have a number of ways to bring our values out into the world every day. We can help you direct your energies and passions toward the things that make life better for all, whether that’s volunteering, project-coordinating, donating, public-art-creating, or otherwise contributing to the neighborhoods that we call home. You can find out more about our approach to community involvement and corporate social responsibility here (https://corporate.hallmark.com/) .
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)