Building Automation Controls Specialist (Onsite)

UAB group; Birmingham (AL); In loco; USD 32.000 - 46.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health care options

Dental/vision plans

Retirement savings plans (RSA Pension,

Educational assistance

Descrizione del lavoro

UAB is seeking an Instrument & Control Mechanic to install, calibrate, test, and maintain building automation systems across university facilities. The role covers pneumatic, electrical, electronic, and direct digital control environments to optimize HVAC and energy performance.

Responsibilities include calibrating sensors, wiring, testing meters, and developing control strategies while collaborating with engineers and energy managers.

Competenze

• Graduate from an accredited two-year vocational or technical school in Electronics, Electrical, or HVAC with a minimum of four (4) years of experience in building automation, electronic, or industrial controls.
• Equivalent, relevant work experience may substitute for education requirements.

Mansioni

• Install, calibrate, and troubleshoot control systems (analog/digital), utility metering devices, and drive controllers using specialized testing equipment.
• Repair and modify control components such as valves, sensors, relays, thermostats, meters, and control panels to maintain system integrity.
• Analyze and document HVAC system performance, including airflow, voltage, and power factors; recommend repairs or upgrades.
• Test and install utility metering and sensing devices for steam, water, temperature, pressure, and humidity; develop control strategies for system optimization.
• Evaluate and recommend energy efficiency improvements, including testing new control products and retrofitting systems for conservation.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and energy managers to provide technical support and documentation for building automation projects.

Conoscenze

PLC controls

Distributed control systems

Analog/digital calibration

HVAC control systems

Electronics knowledge

Testing instruments

Microsoft Office

Formazione

Associates degree in Electronics/Electrical/HVAC

Strumenti

Testing/calibration instruments

PC software

Descrizione del lavoro

UAB is seeking an Instrument & Control Mechanic to install, calibrate, test, and maintain building automation systems across university facilities. The role covers pneumatic, electrical, electronic, and direct digital control environments to optimize HVAC and energy performance.

Responsibilities include calibrating sensors, wiring, testing meters, and developing control strategies while collaborating with engineers and energy managers.