HVAC Controls Supervisor

Job Title: HVAC Controls Supervisor

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced and technically proficient Senior HVAC Controls Supervisor to lead the operations, maintenance, and strategic development of HVAC control systems within a power plant. This role involves high-level supervision of Building Management Systems (BMS), oversight of automation projects, and integration with mechanical and electrical systems to optimize performance, reliability, and energy efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic System Management:

• Lead the operation and optimization of HVAC control systems including DDC, BMS/BAS, PLCs, and SCADA platforms.

• Review and validate control sequences, PID logic, and equipment interlocks for mission-critical HVAC assets.

• Drive improvements in energy efficiency, system reliability, and environmental compliance through automation enhancements.

Advanced Troubleshooting & Diagnostics:

• Lead root cause analysis of HVAC control system faults including sensor drift, network communication failures, and programming errors.

• Oversee system-level integration of chillers, AHUs, VAVs, cooling towers, and pressurization systems.

• Manage alarm protocols, override authorizations, and fail-safe logic during shutdowns and plant upsets.

Leadership & Team Oversight:

• Supervise and mentor a team of HVAC control technicians, junior engineers, and contractors.

• Set performance standards and ensure adherence to power plant operational protocols.

• Coordinate interdepartmental activities with IT, electrical, instrumentation, and process engineering teams.

Compliance, Audits & Reporting:

• Ensure full compliance with ASHRAE, SMACNA, ISA, and local regulatory codes.

• Lead internal and external audits related to BMS configurations, calibration schedules, and control logic.

• Provide detailed reports on control system KPIs, energy performance, and system modifications.

Project Management & Upgrades:

• Oversee HVAC automation upgrade projects, including scope development, technical specification review, vendor selection, and commissioning.

• Collaborate with OEMs and integrators on advanced control system features such as predictive diagnostics and AI-driven energy optimization.

Key Focus Areas:

• Lead BMS and HVAC controls performance, optimization, and compliance

• Drive troubleshooting, system enhancements, and energy efficiency initiatives

• Supervise multi-discipline control team and coordinate cross-functional operations

• Manage automation upgrade projects and ensure robust documentation

• Ensure compliance with standards, audit preparedness, and strategic reporting

Qualifications and Skills:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Control Systems, Instrumentation, or Automation Engineering

Certifications (Preferred):

• Certified Building Automation Professional (CBAP)

• ISA CCST / CSE or equivalent

• OEM-specific BMS programming training (Honeywell, Siemens, Schneider, etc.)

Experience:

• 8–12+ years of experience in HVAC control systems, with at least 4 years in a supervisory or lead role

• Extensive exposure to power plant HVAC systems, automation platforms, and utility-grade control strategies

Skills:

• Expertise in BMS programming, fault diagnostics, and system commissioning

• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-disciplinary coordination skills

• Familiarity with energy modeling tools, system optimization, and data logging platforms

• High proficiency in control drawing review, logic diagram interpretation, and technical documentation