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University of Connecticut · 1 day ago

Electronic Integrated Control Systems Tech (Industrial Controls) 1st Shift M-F Positions, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (1 position)

Storrs, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$86K/yr - $112K/yr

5+ years exp

The University of Connecticut is seeking an Electronic Integrated Control Systems Technician for its Facilities Operations Department. The role involves the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of energy production and distribution systems, ensuring reliable operation and addressing any equipment abnormalities.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

Culture & Values

No H1B

Responsibilities

Performs highly skilled duties in the operation, monitoring and maintenance of multiple buildings, distribution infrastructure, and/or power plant equipment for safe operation and production, distribution, and consumption of high pressure superheated steam, electrical power and chilled water to meet campus energy needs

Works on campus to check and ensure reliable operation of equipment and to detect faulty or erratic operation of systems through excessive vibration, abnormal noises, extreme temperatures and/or leakages

Monitors, calibrates and repairs gauges and other devices to standards and records performance indicators on log deficiency reports

Coordinates equipment abnormalities reports and assists in diagnosis

Performs preventative maintenance repairs

Performs other related tasks as required and/or assigned

Qualification

Electronic industrial controlsSCADA systemsInstrumentation calibrationElectrical schematicsNetwork troubleshootingMechanical equipment maintenanceInterpersonal skillsOral communicationWritten communication

Required

Must be willing and able to work during emergency closures/delayed openings due to inclement weather or for significant events that affect campus operations

Applicants must also be willing to respond to emergencies on overtime (nights, weekends or holidays)

Applicants must possess a current motor vehicle operator license

Applicants must be lawfully permitted to work in the United States

Five (5) years of experience in installation assistance, monitoring, instrumentation calibration, maintenance, repair and programming of electronic industrial controls which are integrated into a distributed control system (DCS) within an industrial, commercial, military, government, large healthcare complex or a production oriented environment

Successful completion of an Electronic Integrated Control Systems Trainee program may be substituted for the General Experience

A maximum of two (2) years may be substituted for the following: Graduation from a two (2) year vocational or technical school designating completion of subject requirements in electronic integrated systems/maintenance technology or related field may be substituted for two (2) years of General Experience

College training in electronics or electrical/mechanical engineering or a related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of two (2) years

Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate valid current licenses, permits and/or certifications

Incumbents in this class may be required to attend technical seminars or courses and retain original equipment manufacturer certification

Incumbents in this class may be required to travel

Incumbents must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties

A physical examination may be required

Incumbents in this class may be required to drive and operate motor vehicles, including, but not limited to vans, box trucks, and pick-up trucks ranging in size from compact, midsize, full-size, and heavy-duty, some of which are equipped with lift gates

Incumbents must have adequate physical strength and agility to walk up and down stairs frequently and climb ladders independently

Must be able lift, carry and push material weighing up to 75 lbs

Must have the ability to utilize ladders, scaffolding, high-lifts and enter confined spaces

Must be able to inspect, troubleshoot and repair equipment that is part of a wide range of electrical and mechanical systems

Incumbents must possess the ability to utilize tools, perform the required duties set forth above and will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary

Preferred

State of Connecticut Trades License preferably in one or more of the following specific trades: Heating, Piping and Cooling, Electrical, Plumbing and Heating, and/or an OE2 License (Heating, Piping and Cooling Operating Engineer Journeyperson)

Knowledge and experience working with related software systems such as Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) preferably AiM, safety systems, Pi data historian, SCADA systems, GEifixx, and Beamex calibration systems, air emissions monitoring systems and/or capability of downloading relay data

Demonstrated supervisory and leadership ability

Experience operating and maintaining combustion turbines

Experience operating and maintaining fuel cell systems and/or geothermal systems

Experience operating and maintaining industrial boilers over 50KPPH capacity

Experience operating and maintaining industrial steam turbines

Experience operating and maintaining gas, electric, and steam driven chillers

Understanding of an electrical high voltage 69 kV / 13.8 kV distribution power grid

Experience maintaining utility metering systems (ex: steam, water, chilled water, electrical, etc.)