The University of Texas at Austin · 1 month ago
Instrumentation and Controls Technician I
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
3+ years expThe University of Texas at Austin is a prestigious institution known for its academic programs and research. They are seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Technician I to perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs of mechanical and electrical systems in campus facilities, ensuring optimal operation of HVAC equipment and contributing to operational excellence.
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Responsibilities
Responds to heating and cooling trouble calls, interfaces with customers, troubleshoots electronic and pneumatic controls systems and components to maintain HVAC comfort control in university buildings
Performs preventive maintenance and calibrates electronic and pneumatic controls and sensors to prevent failures and to keep the building HVAC equipment operating at optimum performance for maximum energy conservation
Renovates and upgrades control systems to provide efficient operation of HVAC equipment and improve building comfort
Assists others as requested to help troubleshoot HVAC and other equipment to limit the equipment downtime and to resolve concerns related to the campus HVAC equipment
Interprets and works from drawings, specifications, and sketches, for assigned projects to ensure university standards are maintained
Commissions control systems for new and renovation construction projects to ensure final control installation meets standards and functional requirements
Performs work independently from written or verbal instructions and in accordance with established safety procedures to complete tasks in a timely manner
Researches and recommends repair components and test equipment to assist in procuring components
Creates material lists and acquires materials for efficient work
Keeps accurate records of materials used and maintains daily time reports to efficiently complete work and document details of the functions performed
Keeps accurate and up-to-date documentation of all systems
Assists other shops and team members in the accomplishment of shop goals related to key performance indicators
Assists outside entities
Provides timely and courteous customer service, keeps supervisors up-to-date on daily work order status to ensure clear, concise, and necessary communication channels are maintained and customer expectations are met
Gathers building HVAC and mechanical field data to facilitate analysis and improvement of HVAC performance
Participates in the On-Call Program
Qualification
Required
High school or GED
Three years of journey-level experience with the installation, repair, maintenance and operation of pneumatic and DDC instrumentation and control systems
Demonstrated excellent communication skills
Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Preferred
Associates degree in a technical field
More than three years of journey level experience with the installation, repair, maintenance and operation of pneumatic and DDC instrumentation and control systems
International Society of Automation Certified Controls Systems Technician (ISA CCST) Level 1 certification
Experience at the University of Texas or in a university setting
Demonstrated ability to adhere to safety rules and regulations
Demonstrated ability to handle responses
Demonstrated ability to give a verbal sequence to a response
Demonstrated ability to work well within a team environment
Successful completion of the Leader Development Program
Benefits
Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities.
Tuition assistance
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff ID card
Free rides on all UT shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
Company
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the United States.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Republic Capital Group
2022-09-14Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Will Whiting
Chief Development Officer
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