Automation Technician I

EMCOR Services Mesa Energy; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

College Coach

Employee assistance program

Job summary

EMCOR Services Mesa Energy is seeking an Automation Technician I to inspect, test, adjust and repair automation devices and systems in a Las Vegas facility. You will diagnose electrical/mechanical issues and perform preventative maintenance as part of a full-service HVAC and building automation contractor team.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent, knowledge of HVAC control systems (Delta/JCI/Andover), and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent field experience.
• Knowledge of HVAC control systems (Delta, JCI or Andover) mandatory.
• Experience with control system architecture design or maintenance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license per MVR requirements.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, adjust and repair automation devices and systems.
• Diagnose causes of electrical or mechanical malfunctions.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Read and identify components on controls drawings.
• Interface with installation/maintenance teams to execute installations and repairs.
• Document calibrations, parts used and inventory.
• Prepare schematic drawings and as-built revisions.
• Monitor and diagnose potential problems using on-site observations.

Skills

HVAC controls systems

Reading control drawings

Electrical/mechanical knowledge

Computer programming

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) or equivalent

Tools

Delta controls

JCI controls

Andover controls

Job description

We are a full-service HVAC, building automation, chiller, and retrofit contractor with a reputation for combining high-quality consulting services with customized energy solutions. Our integrated, single-source solutions include turnkey in-house capabilities with design assistance, as well as engineering applications and automated control systems.

Job Summary

The Automation Technician I will inspect, test, adjust and repair new or existing electric, electronic, mechanical and pneumatic automation devices and systems. The Automation Technician I will also diagnose the cause of electrical or mechanical malfunction or failure of operational equipment and perform preventative and corrective maintenance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Tests, inspect and adjust temperature sensors, flow meters, pressure gauges, temperature indicators, controllers, or other recording indicating or controls drawing to check for accuracy.
• Able to read and identify components on a controls drawing
• The ability to Identify mechanical equipment on drawings, chillers, boilers, pumps, AHU’s, FCU’s ,VAV’s, and EF’s.
• Understand basic electrical control circuits including 24VAC power and controller input/outputs.
• Understand simple controls networking principles
• Display knowledge of controls hardware
• Ability to implementation systems graphics per project scope
• Replaces defective wiring and tubing.
• Records calibrations made, parts and components used, and inventory of parts on hand.
• Prepares schematic drawings, sketches, and reports to reflect changes or alterations made in instruments, circuits, and systems for as-built drawings
• Monitor, identify and diagnose potential problems using computer workstations and on-site observations
• Interface with the installation or maintenance team members to execute installations, repairs or modifications of controlled systems and equipment.
• Schedule equipment run times as requested and produce system reports of trends, histories, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferably Electrical or Mechanical) or equivalent field experience.
• Working knowledge of at least one HVAC controls systems (preferably Delta, JCI or Andover)
• Knowledge of mechanical systems
• Engineering skills required include knowledge of electronics, mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics and computer programming.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with control system architecture design, programing or maintenance desired.
• Good computer skills, understanding of controls networking.
• Must possess valid driver’s license and meet MVR requirements to operate company vehicle.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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Benefits

We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, College Coach and employee assistance program.