HVAC Controls Technician

Brightpath Associates LLC; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Instrument Mechanic to install and maintain critical measuring instruments. This role involves troubleshooting and repairing HVAC systems, ensuring optimal performance in various environments. Candidates should possess strong mechanical skills and relevant certifications, including Universal HVAC certification. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to maintaining high standards in facilities services. Enjoy a full-time position with potential shift work, offering a chance to make a significant impact in the engineering and manufacturing sectors.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in HVAC and instrument control maintenance.
• Ability to obtain security clearance upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain instruments for pressure, flow, and temperature.
• Calibrate instruments and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

HVAC Maintenance

Instrument Calibration

Troubleshooting

Mechanical Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Potentiometers

Resistance Bridges

Manometers

Pressure Gauges

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Job Description

The Instrument Mechanic installs, repairs, maintains, and adjusts indicating, recording, telemetering, and controlling instruments used to measure and control variables such as pressure, flow, temperature, motion, force, and chemical composition. Tasks include disassembling malfunctioning instruments, examining and testing mechanisms and circuitry for defects, troubleshooting equipment, replacing or repairing defective parts, reassembling instruments, and testing assemblies for conformance with specifications using instruments like potentiometers, resistance bridges, manometers, and pressure gauges. The mechanic inspects instruments periodically, makes minor calibration adjustments, and may adjust and repair final control mechanisms, such as automatically controlled valves or positioners, calibrating instruments according to standards. All duties must comply with safety regulations. Additional duties may be assigned.

Physical Requirements

The position may require lifting up to 75 pounds, walking, standing for extended periods, bending, pushing, pulling, climbing, and balancing. Significant hand and finger dexterity are required. The environment is generally hazard-free but may include exposure to dust and varying temperatures.

Required Job Qualifications

• HS Diploma or Equivalent
• Security Clearance (or ability to obtain upon hire)
• Three to five years in HVAC equipment and controls maintenance and repair in an industrial, commercial, or data center environment
• Backflow Prevention Certification
• Universal EPA Certification

Desired Job Qualifications

Three to five years in HVAC and instrument control maintenance and repair in an industrial setting is preferred.

Necessary Licenses or Certifications

• Universal HVAC certification is required

Work Schedule

• Full-Time (40 hours per week)
• Some shift work, including weekends, may be required

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering, Design, and Manufacturing

Industries

• Facilities Services