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Building Controls and Commissioning Technician

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN

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Austin, TX
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Job overview

The Building Controls and Commissioning Technician performs commissioning, testing, calibration, and troubleshooting for building HVAC and automation systems. The role verifies system data, repairs or replaces equipment, and assists with testing and balancing projects. It also coordinates with campus teams and external partners to resolve building issues, optimize automation sequences, and complete project documentation.

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Skills

HVAC CommissioningBuilding AutomationFunctional TestingEquipment CalibrationTest InstrumentationAirflow MeasurementTest and BalancingHVAC TroubleshootingAutomation ProgrammingConstruction Drawings

Full job description

Performs commissioning activities on existing buildings HVAC, heating and cooling systems. Develops and performs functional testing and calibration of building automation equipment. Utilizes specialized test instruments to measure and verify data being transmitted to the building automation system including airflow, temperature, humidity and pressure. Repairs or replaces mechanical, electrical and instrumentation systems as required.Assists in planning and executing Test Adjusting and Balancing projects including balancing airflow with a flow hood and performing pitot tube traverses of ductwork. Properly records air flow and equipment data and creates accurate reports.Works with the other UT maintenance and energy groups to troubleshoot and resolve complex HVAC related building issues.Interfaces with campus faculty, staff, engineers, vendors, and contractors to resolve building systems problems.Collaborates with engineers, BAS analysts and energy managers to optimize building automation system programming and sequences of operation.Uses construction drawings, technical documents and specifications to plan and execute projects and troubleshoot building issues correctly and efficiently.Composes, reviews, and processes shop and project paperwork, including, but not limited to daily and final project summaries, time sheets, material requests, and work orders.Works with the other UT maintenance and energy groups to troubleshoot and resolve complex HVAC related building issues.

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