Manager, Facilities Management - Building Automation Engineer

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

As a Manager, Building Automation Engineer in the Critical Infrastructure and Campus Engineering team, you will play a critical role in ensuring an efficient and cost-effective operation of Walmart's state-of-the-art 350-acre Home Office campus and the overall corporate real estate portfolio in North America.

You will be responsible for leading a team to manage, monitor, and maintain our building automation systems (BAS) and smart building technologies, providing strong analytical and problem-solving skills, communicating and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, and implementing solutions to complex problems while maintaining a focus on the associate’s workplace experience and minimizing operational costs.

For information on the new home office, see https://corporate.walmart.com/about/newhomeoffice

About the team

The Critical Infrastructure and Campus Engineering team run the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP), energy, sustainability, building controls, fiber optics, and low-voltage cabling operations as part of the Corporate Real Estate -Campus Operations (CRECO) team.

The CRECO team always prioritize:
1) Safety, by committing to creating a safe workplace. A safe place to work builds trust with our associates and customers.

2) Comfort, our associates expect comfort in the workplace, and our team is committed to creating facilities that foster productivity and support.

3) Image, our team will strive for excellence to create environments that represent our values and convey Walmart's image.

What you’ll do:

• Be responsible for managing, monitoring, and maintaining multiple building automation systems (BAS) and smart building technologies platforms from a central utility plant (CUP), overseeing the automated control of critical HVAC, electrical, and water systems to ensure efficient energy usage and optimal CUP and buildings operation.

• Monitor the CUP and buildings equipment performance through the BAS, identifying and addressing potential issues proactively. 

• Adjust control parameters as needed to maintain optimal CUP and buildings efficiency and comfort levels. 

• Analyze energy consumption data to optimize the CUP and buildings operation and identify energy saving opportunities. 

• Manage vendors to diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions within the BAS, including hardware and software issues and to perform preventative maintenance on BAS components to ensure system reliability. 

• Generate reports on the CUP and buildings performance metrics such as energy consumption, equipment run-time, and system alarms. 

• Analyze data to identify trends and implement necessary adjustments to improve the CUP and buildings efficiency. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize customer needs and business priorities.

What you’ll bring:

• Advanced knowledge of building automation and controls systems, including but not limited to programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance for HVAC, Refrigeration, and Lighting Systems.

• Experience with central utility plant equipment including chillers, boilers, cooling towers, pumps, and electrical distribution systems.

• Knowledge of HVAC principles, building codes, and energy conservation strategies.

• Experience with energy management and sustainability initiatives, and the ability to identify opportunities for energy reductions and cost savings.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify and respond to trends and patterns.

• The ability to troubleshoot complex issues and implement effective solutions.

• Analytical thinker with the ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to lead and mentor team members.

• Ability to adapt to change and new challenges, and to provide guidance and support to others in adapting to change.

• Proficiency in using policies, data, and resources to complete work assignments and priorities.

You'll sweep us off our feet if you:

• Proven experience with Building Management System (BMS), Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS), smart building technologies, digital twins, and Internet of Things (IoT) sensors.

• Strong knowledge of the construction and/or HVAC/R industry.

• Expertise with BMS platforms like Tridium-Niagara, Siemens-Desigo CC, Honeywell-Alerton Compass/Novar, KMC Controls, Carrier, and Johnson Controls.

• Strong knowledge of control theory, automatic controls, sequence of operations, building automation systems and other building subsystems.

• Familiar with microcontroller programming, binary and digital logic, and analog circuits.

• Proficiency in data analytics and the use of software tools for system management.

• Superior analytical skills with a keen eye for detail.

• Experience integrating artificial intelligence (AI) tools and machine learning (ML) models into existing workflows and processes.

• Familiarity with cybersecurity practices in relation to building automation systems.

• Experience operating in a large, global organization.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

Benefits & Perks:

Beyond a great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more. 

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

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You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.

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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

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Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

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The annual salary range for this position is $70,000.00-$130,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

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- Stock

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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field and 2 years’ experience in facilities management,
construction management, engineering, or related area OR 4 years’ experience in facilities management, construction management, engineering,
or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Building controls or related area, External work experience supervising maintenance personnel in an optical, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing environment, Leading a cross-functional team, Supervisory

Primary Location...

1100 Se P St, Bentonville, AR 72716-5001, United States of America