HVAC Controls Technician in Des Moines

Energy Jobline ZR; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Satellite Services Inc. in Des Moines, IA is seeking an Instrument Mechanic to install, repair, maintain, and calibrate HVAC instruments and control systems in an industrial environment.

The role requires testing, troubleshooting, and adjusting equipment to meet specifications while following safety regulations. A HS diploma, ability to obtain security clearance, and 3–5 years of HVAC experience are required, along with Backflow and Universal EPA certifications.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Security Clearance (or ability to obtain upon hire) required.
• 3–5 years in HVAC equipment and controls maintenance and repair in industrial/commercial/data center environments required.
• Backflow Prevention Certification required.
• Universal EPA Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, maintain, and calibrate indicating, recording, telemetering, and controlling instruments.
• Disassemble malfunctioning instruments and test mechanisms for defects; troubleshoot equipment and replace parts as needed.
• Inspect instruments and perform minor calibration to ensure standards.
• May adjust final control mechanisms such as valves or positioners and calibrate instruments per standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading schematics

Safety consciousness

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

Security Clearance (or ability to obtain upon hire)

Backflow Certification

Universal EPA Certification

Tools

Universal HVAC Certification

Job description

Job DescriptionJob 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, using hand tools and precision instruments. This worker disassembles malfunctioning instruments, examines and tests mechanisms and circuitry for defects; troubleshoots equipment in or out of control system and replaces or repairs defective parts, reassembles instrument and tests assembly for conformance with specifications, using instruments, such as potentiometer, resistance bridge, manometer, and pressure gauge; inspects instruments periodically, and makes minor calibration adjustments to insure functioning within specified standards. This mechanic may adjust and repair final control mechanisms, such as automatically controlled valves or positioners, and may calibrate instruments according to established standards. All duties must be performed within the specified safety regulations of the company and the position. May perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

The position may require lifting up to 75 pounds, walking, and standing for extended periods of time, bending, pushing, pulling, some climbing and balancing may be needed. Significant hand and finger dexterity required. Environment, while generally hazard free, may include some 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/data center environment
• Backflow Prevention Certification required
• Universal EPA Certification required

Desired Job Qualifications:

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

Necessary Licenses or Certifications:

• Universal HVAC certification is required

Work Schedule:

• Full-Time (40 hours per week)
• Position may include some shift work and Saturdays and Sundays

Satellite Services Inc. is an Affiliation Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are also committed to utilizing recruitment efforts towards and to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

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