Automation Technician I

EMCOR Services Mesa Energy; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

EMCOR Services Mesa Energy is seeking an Automation Technician I to inspect, test, adjust, and repair electronic, electrical, mechanical and pneumatic automation devices and systems. The role diagnoses malfunctions and performs preventative and corrective maintenance on operational equipment.

Responsibilities include testing sensors and controllers, reading control drawings, understanding electrical circuits, implementing project graphics, and coordinating with installation teams to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferably Electrical or Mechanical) or equivalent field experience.
• Working knowledge of at least one HVAC controls systems (preferably JCI, Honeywell, or other Niagara-based systems)
• 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, programming or maintenance desired.
• Good computer skills, understanding of controls networking.
• Must possess valid driver's license and meet MVR requirements to operate company vehicle.

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.
• Read and identify components on a controls drawing.
• Identify mechanical equipment on drawings, chillers, boilers, pumps, AHUs, FCUs, VAVs, and EFs.
• Understand basic electrical control circuits including 24VAC power and controller input/outputs.
• Understand simple controls networking principles.
• Display knowledge of controls hardware.
• Ability to implement 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.

Skills

Control systems

Programming

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical understanding

Communication skills

Reading drawings

Computer networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferably Electrical or Mechanical) or equivalent field experience

Tools

Niagara-based systems

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, AHUs, FCUs ,VAVs, and EFs.
• 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 JCI, Honeywell, or other Niagara-based systems)
• 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.

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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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Geographic Disclosure

Compensation Range: $30 - $36 per hour

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.