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Instrumentation amp; Controls Technician I

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN

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Austin, TX
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Job overview

The Instrumentation and Controls Technician I assists with installation, maintenance, calibration, inspection, and troubleshooting of utility metering and control equipment in electric power and chilled-water production and distribution systems. The role also supports safety compliance, equipment and work-area upkeep, repair records, and coordination with other trades. Work may be performed from a remote office or on campus, and the technician may work at locations beyond the main campus.

Skills & qualifications

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Skills

Instrumentation InstallationPreventive MaintenanceEquipment CalibrationEquipment InspectionTroubleshootingHand ToolsTest EquipmentCalibration EquipmentSafety PracticesDriving

Qualifications

Acceptable Driver Rating

Full job description

Assists in performing journey level installation, retrofit, and modification of campus utility meters, transmitters, automation valves, auxiliary control systems, and other monitoring equipment for electric power and chill water metering, distribution and generation systems in a power and chill water production environment. Maintains compliance with ISA best installation practices.Assists in performing journey level preventive and corrective maintenance, and calibrations of campus utility meters, transmitters, automation valves, auxiliary control systems, and other monitoring equipment for electric power and chill water metering, distribution and generation systems in a power and chill water production environment. Maintains compliance with ISA best maintenance and calibration practices.Assists in performing journey level detailed inspections on campus utility meters, transmitters, automation valves, auxiliary control systems, and other monitoring equipment for electric power and chill water metering, distribution and generation systems in a power and chill water production environment. Informs supervision of unusual conditions, problems, or deficiencies as related to equipment and corrects as necessary.Assists in performing journey level troubleshooting of system problems which could require following detailed operational and maintenance procedures. Uses hand tools, and test and calibration equipment to troubleshoot campus utility meters, transmitters, automation valves, auxiliary control systems, and other monitoring equipment for electric power and chill water metering, distribution and generation systems in a power and chill water production environment. Completes work orders and assignments as required using automated systems.Follows all University and UEM safety policies and procedures, take required safety training, and identifies and reports safety hazards. Complies with standards of workmanship and safety in the work place. Performs work tasks in a safe manner, wears appropriate personal protective equipment, and reports near misses and incidents. Identifies, reports, and corrects safety hazards. Works around hazardous materials, high temperatures, and loud environments. Performs elevated work on scaffolding, platforms, and personnel lifts. Works in confined spaces, including tunnels and man-holes. Operates bridge-cranes, hoists, forklifts and other equipment as required. Performs all instrumentation work adhering to ISA standards for safety in the workplace.Cleans and maintains all equipment, work areas, and vehicles. Maintains records of equipment repair, and inventory of spare parts and other materials. Works in conjunction with other trades and craft personnel in support of systems within a power and chill water production environment, utility tunnels, and campus buildings.Abides by Utilities and Energy Management's set of core values: Safety, Respect, Integrity, Reliability, Teamwork, and Excellence. Work effectively from a remote office or on campus. Drive university vehicle or cart. Maintain acceptable driver rating as established in Policy: UTS157 Section 2.5.4. Perform other related functions as assigned.Perform other related duties as assigned. Attends staff meetings. Attends safety training or meetings. Attends plant operation and maintenance training courses. Carries provided cell phone. May be required to report to work at locations other than main campus.

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