Building Automation Systems Manager - Erie Insurance

Division or Field Office:

Corporate Services Division
Department of Position: Environmental Mgt & Enrgy Dept
Work from:
Erie Home Office Salary Range:
$95,478.00-$152,516.00*

salary range is for thislevel and may vary based on actual level of role hired for

*This range represents a national range and the actual salary will depend on several factors including the scope and complexity of the role and the skills, education, training, credentials, location, and experience of an applicant, as well as level of role for which the successful candidate is hired.Position may be eligible for an annual bonus payment.

At Erie Insurance, you're not just part of a Fortune 500 company; you're also a valued member of a diverse and inclusive team that includes more than 6,000 employees and over 13,000 independent agencies. Our Employees work in the Home Office complex located in Erie, PA, and in our Field Offices that span 12 states and the District of Columbia.

Benefits That Go Beyond The Basics

We strive to be Above all in Service® to our customers-and to our employees. That's why Erie Insurance offers you an exceptional benefits package, including:

• Premier health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents.Coverage begins your first day of work.
• Low contributions to medical and prescription premiums.We currently pay up to 97% of employees' monthly premium costs.
• Pension.We are one of only 13 Fortune 500 companies to offer a traditional pension plan. Full-time employees are vested after five years of service.
• 401(k) with up to 4% contribution match.The 401(k) is offered in addition to the pension.
• Paid time off.Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days and parental leave.
• Career development.Including a tuition reimbursement program for higher education and industry designations.

Additional benefits that include company-paid basic life insurance; short-and long-term disability insurance; orthodontic coverage for children and adults; adoption assistance; fertility and infertility coverage; well-being programs; paid volunteer hours for service to your community; and dollar-for-dollar matching of your charitable gifts each year.

Position Summary

Under the direction of department leadership, oversees and coordinates building automation integration/installation effort across the company, including the daily operations, performance and activities of the Building Automation (BAS) section personnel. Designs, develops, and implements solutions for building automation system installations, upgrades, repairs, and change outs for HVAC, Electrical and Energy Systems. Develops written BAS design standards, reporting and policies that both comply with Erie Information Technology and Environmental and Energy policies to support the goals of the BAS operations team. Measures and reports on systems status; recommends and implements enhancements.

• This is an in-office position with hybrid flexibility,at our Corporate Office in Erie, PA.

Duties and Responsibilities

Manages overall operations of designated area of authority. Interviews, hires, trains and directs personnel. Prepares and conducts performance assessments, coordinates discipline and oversees development as required.

Manages the implementation and day-to-day functions relating to building automation and energy programs by utilizing appropriate software, communications, and project management tools efficiently and effectively. Provides direction to the BAS Engineers and BAS Field Technicians. Oversees and approves all building automation designs by BAS Engineers. Ensures design meets our BAS Standards and provides proper control of mechanical/electrical equipment.

Establishes and administers proactive, preventative and predictive maintenance policies, procedures and schedules to ensure the maximum operation of the building automation systems and mechanical and electrical equipment operations.

Coordinates with departments within Corporate Services for all items relating to Building Automation. Works with other managers to provide continuity between their teams and the BAS team and to gather their requirements for building automation for each respective area.

Works with department leadership regarding the Power Monitoring System requirements, upgrades and new installations. Serves as the subject matter expert for BAS for construction of new facilities or the remodeling of existing facilities to ensure that Building Automation Standards are incorporated. Works with project Architects/Engineers to ensure BAS systems are properly designed and approves drawings and specifications. Reviews HVAC and Electrical submittals for BAS compatibility.

Coordinates vendors for BAS including any service, software or maintenance contracts. Works with Sourcing and Vendor Management to secure contracts with vendors in these areas.

Oversees the analysis of all user and system related problems and determines solutions. Coordinates problem resolution with internal technical staff and vendor's product support. Acts as a liaison between Erie's BAS Team and both vendor and internal technical staff.

Stays abreast of emerging technologies, products/services, guidelines, standards, and their applicability to potential ERIE projects and Erie's BAS systems.

The first seven duties listed are the functions identified as essential to the job. Essential functions are those job duties that must be performed in order for the job to be accomplished.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other duties as requested by their supervisor, or as become evident.

Competencies

Instills Trust (Leader)

Persuades (Leader)

Plans and Aligns (Leader)

Self-Development (Leader)

Collaborates (Leader)

Cultivates Innovation (Leader)

Customer Focus (Leader)

Decision Quality (Leader)

Develops Talent (Leader)

Drives Vision and Purpose (Leader)

Ensures Accountability (Leader)

Nimble Learning (Leader)

Optimizes Work Processes (Leader)

Values Diversity (Leader)

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, building automation, energy or closely related discipline with five-years experience directly in BAS field required; or Associate's degree in mechanical engineering, building automation, energy or closely related discipline or related field and seven-years experience directly in BAS field; or high school diploma and nine-years experience directly in BAS field.

Minimum three-years of demonstrated programming experience in the Niagara Platform, Metasys Platform or other BAS platforms required.

Advanced understanding of digital and analog signaling protocols, communications, integration, information systems and networks required. Must have understanding of mechanical systems, including central plant operations.

Previous leadership experience preferred. Certified Energy Manager designation preferred.

Some travel, with overnight stays, required. This position requires 24/7 on call availability.

Physical Requirements

Lifting/Moving 20-50 lbs; Rarely

Ability to move over 50 lbs using lifting aide equipment; Rarely

Climbing/accessing heights; Rarely

Manual Keying/Data Entry/inputting information/computer use; Often (20-50%)

Pushing/Pulling/moving objects, equipment with wheels; Rarely

Lifting/Moving 0-20 lbs; Occasional (
Driving; Rarely

Nearest Major Market: Erie