Facility Control Operator

Post Date

Jul 07, 2023

Location

Birmingham,
Alabama

ZIP/Postal Code

35203
US
Sep 15, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

BIR-635651

Pay Rate

$36 - $36 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

- Monitor and respond to Mission Critical Infrastructure

including but not limited to UPS, Generator, and critical

cooling systems.

- Take appropriate action in response to emergency

situations

- Operate and maintain the Fire Management Systems

(FMS) for the Corporate Headquarters and satellite

locations

- Operate and maintain the Building Automation System

(BAS)

- Monitor, respond and take appropriate corrective action to

resolve all tenant requests as they relate to comfort/climate

control and special services on a 24-hour basis

- Perform, coordinate and document Fire Management

Device and System functional testing and preventive

maintenance scheduling as required by The National Fire

Protection Association. Assist with annual emergency

evacuation training exercise

- Monitor and control elevators to maintain maximum

operating conditions with minimum downtime

- Maintenance and installation of Closed-Circuit Television

equipment and CCURE Security Access equipment

Required Skills & Experience

The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring,

operation, and problem resolution related to facilities

infrastructure including but not limited to UPS/Generator/

Critical Cooling, Building Automation, and Fire Life Safety

Systems. This position makes critical decisions that affect

Mission Critical Infrastructure, and building occupants,

including evacuations/shelter in place, elevator entrapments,

etc. Responsibilities also include the monitoring and

coordinated response at statewide mission critical sites.

The control room is staffed 24x7x365 for infrastructure

monitoring, diagnosis and resolution and fire life safety

responsibilities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

- High school graduate or equivalent preferred and 2-year

Technical Associates Degree preferred

- Required to hold at least one of the following 3 current

certifications:- Active State of Alabama HVAC Contractors

License

- Active State of Alabama Electrical Contractors License

- Active State of Alabama Master Plumber License

- Required and contingent for the position within first 9

months of employment: - Passing score for NICET Level I

test

- NERC CIP Certification

- Basic knowledge of the functionality of Infrastructure

Monitoring/Management Tools: Foreseer, Netcool along

with related automation systems and resources for problem

resolution

- Ability to think outside of the box and offer suggestions for

process improvement and automation opportunities

- Ability to read and interpret mechanical/electrical and

control schematics along with strong analytical and trouble

shooting skills

- Ability to build relationships and work in a team

atmosphere

- Proven ability to operate and manage multiple technologies

and processes.

- Willingness to work 12-hour shifts, 7 days on, 7 days off,

year around- The successful candidate may be subject to

working night shifts

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.