University of Alabama at Birmingham · 1 month ago
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL TECHNICIAN
Greater Birmingham, Alabama Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$25.25/hr - $35.46/hr
6+ years expThe University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking an Instrument and Control Technician to manage and maintain HVAC and control systems. The role involves conducting independent work, performing tests and calibrations, and collaborating with engineers and staff on technical projects.
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Responsibilities
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
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)
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
Company
University of Alabama at Birmingham
The University of Alabama at Birmingham is a public university in located in Birmingham, Alabama.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$45.14MKey Investors
American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsParkinson's FoundationNational Institutes of Health
2023-12-01Grant· $0.02M
2023-07-25Grant
2023-06-26Grant
Leadership Team
Martha Bidez
Professor and Director, Advanced Safety Engineering & Management
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