Controls Technician I

Controls Technician I

This position will routinely and consistently perform a variety of recurring and non-recurring, controls assignments, both preventative as well as corrective. Work on the Supervisory Controls and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems will be functionally at the building level and below. Work will also involve the support of higher level technicians in the installation and maintenance of complex enterprise level SCADA systems. This involves highly technical work in the installation, set-up, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of moderately complex building systems level controls (i.e. Field Controller Networks (FCN), Air handling units (AHUs), terminal units Variable air volume (VAV) and Constant air volume (CAV), exhaust fans, chillers, boilers, pumps, compressors, energy recovery units, etc.) and industrial instrumentation installation and calibration.

Level I Controls Technicians will independently investigate and analyze Building level network (BLN) controls systems components, recommend changes, implement repairs as directed, and verify results. Level I Controls Technicians will: verify that BLN operations are consistent with SOPs; troubleshoot and resolve inconsistencies in the field controller settings or sequence of operations; and work with higher level technicians for technical support as/when needed. Level I Controls Technicians run reports to analyze equipment operation and efficiency (i.e. PID loops, instrument calibration, building schedules, etc.); participate in inspections and testing on new equipment. Position often serves as a technical resource in one or more areas of HVAC, SCADA Systems, or industrial instrumentation. Level I Controls Technicians work with contractors to support equipment startup services; work with ECU IT Department personnel; work with other department technicians to complete facilities services projects. Level I technicians will prioritize work assignments to ensure work is completed in a timely and efficient manner, taking into consideration the potential impact to both operations and regulatory requirements. Level I Controls Technicians may also be a member of a team of skilled trade's people. Work is performed under the general supervision of the controls department supervisor or a higher technician and is evaluated through the optimization of building controls, equipment operation, project completion, and the effectiveness of repairs. Controls technicians will perform both preventative and corrective maintenance work orders.

High school diploma or equivalency and two years of related experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Requires certification(s).