INSTRUMENT & CONTROL TECHNICIAN

The posting is intended to describe the general content and requirements of this position and is not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties.

Description
To plan and conduct independent work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application and adaptation of instrumentation and control techniques, procedures, and criteria. To devise new approaches to problems, and prepare or modify drawings, specifications, calculations, charts and graphs, and monitor work for compliance to applicable codes, accepted engineering practices and UAB standards. To read, understand and interpret blueprints, drawings, floor plans, schedules, and manufacturer's operating and/or maintenance specifications as they relate to electrical, mechanical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and special equipment, building structures and finishes. To maintains and perform tests, calibrations, evaluations repairs, modifications, replacements and installations on HVAC, chiller and boiler control systems and devices to include pneumatic, electrical, electronic, and direct digital control systems. To respond to requests from architects, engineers, energy managers, building occupants and others regarding testing, evaluating, calibrating, and documenting mechanical and electrical controls and metering systems. To perform the work of other maintenance personnel or to assist in the completion of their work to include HVAC Mechanics, Electricians, Central Plant Mechanics, etc. To perform other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or directed by Division management and supervision.

Essential Accountabilities:

• Maintains, repairs, modifies, places, installs, and performs routine and preventive maintenance on a wide variety of light and heavy-duty heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment for existing facilities and those under renovation.

• Reads, understands, and interprets blueprints, drawings, floor plans, schedules, and manufacturer's operating and/or maintenance specifications as they relate to electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and special equipment, building structures and finishes.

• Designs, develops, installs, manages and/or maintains equipment which is used to monitor and control engineering systems, machinery, and processes.

• Commissions and validates control systems and mechanical systems.

• Performs assignments independently with instruction as to the general results expected and with guidance from Department Manager and or engineering specialist on unusual or complex problems.

• Works collaboratively with design engineers, operation engineers and internal staff providing technical direction and consultation when needed.

• Assumes lead technician's role on assigned projects. Produces project progress reports as requested and plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates program of assigned technical work and projects. Assists in selection of discipline personnel assigned to projects.

• Analyzes reports, maps, drawings, tests and other data to plan and design work. Reviews and reports on construction issue drawing packages ensuring that UAB standards are being followed. Reviews bid analyses and make recommendations.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Starting Hourly Pay Range: $25.25 - $35.46 (Commensurate with experience & qualifications)

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate from an approved accredited post-secondary two (2) year vocational or technical school in Electronic, HVAC, or Electrical, OR certification from National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) and six (6) years' experience in building automation, electronic or industrial controls required. Work experience may substitute for education requirements.

Driving record should meet University underwriting guidelines to drive vehicle in performance of university business. Current underwriting guidelines include possession a valid driver's license, issued in the United States; at least 21 years of age; at least three years of driving experience; maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

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Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to use industrial programmable logic controls or industrial distributed controls systems.

• Ability to use control system components in a system.

• Ability to calibrate analog input transmitters using a decade box and multi-meter.

• Knowledge of the sequence of operation to control a valve operator.

• Knowledge of analog/digital output and input terminations for a controller.

• Knowledge and experience with trades mathematics, trades communications, electronics, pneumatic, electronic, and electric HVAC controls.

• Knowledge of instrumentation design and engineering techniques.

• CAD skills.

• Ability to work as part of a team.

• Interpersonal skills.

• Analytical skills.

• Ability to use personal computers, related software and familiarity with industrial computer systems, motor control. PLCs and DCSs.

• Ability to read/produce electrical schematics.

• Knowledge of ISA Standards and TCP/IP and RS232 communication experience as applied to interfacing equipment.

• Ability to source and specify controls hardware with experience in selecting and specifying instrumentation and sensors.

Possess the necessary physical requirements, with or without the aid of mechanical devices, to safely perform the duties and responsibilities of this position in a timely manner to include:

• Lifting and carrying a minimum of 50 pounds.

• Climbing stairs, ladders, and scaffolding, and working at heights above thirty (30) feet.

• Perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, and walking significant distances between and within buildings on campus.

• Working within extreme temperature and humidity ranges with a variety of materials.

• Working in confined spaces

Work Schedule: Shift 6:30 am-3:30 pm Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (subject to change to meet the needs of the University).

For full consideration, please be certain to showcase experience on application and resume, as it relates to the needs of the job announcement. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

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