Instrumentation Technician - HVAC / BAS

UT MD Anderson

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 69,000 - 103,000

Full time

1 hour ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid medical benefits starting day one

Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disabil

PTO and EIB leave accrual

Holidays, wellness leave and childcare

Tuition Assistance Program

Pension plans

Employer paid life/AD&D

Wellness programs

Job summary

MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a skilled Facilities Technician to maintain, repair and troubleshoot complex electrical, pneumatic, and HVAC systems across university facilities in Houston. You will read schematics, diagnose issues, and implement control sequences while ensuring safe operation.

The role includes night shifts (11pm–7:30am) and requires experience with live circuits, calibration tools, and installation of power and control wiring.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
4 years electronic/building automated systems and pneumatic controls experience incl. 2 years electrical experience.
Journeyman Electrician license preferred (Upon Hire).
Experience troubleshooting live circuits and control systems.

Responsibilities

Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot electrical, pneumatic, and HVAC systems.
Read and interpret electrical, pneumatic, mechanical and HVAC schematics and diagrams.
Install circuits and run conduit; calibrate and check systems.

Skills

Electrical systems

Pneumatic systems

HVAC systems

BAS troubleshooting

Alarms

CARFs

Computer systems

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree Electronics or related Field

Tools

Thermocouple calibrator

Resistance temperature detector calibrator

Voltage/current generator

Multimeters

Decade resistance box

Job description

Patient Care and Prevention Facilities (PC&PF) is fundamental to the daily operations of MD Anderson Cancer Center. This department ensures all of the hospital's facilities are safe, operational, and compliant with accreditation standards. It fosters an environment of growth and professional development by cultivating the skills necessary to oversee the vital maintenance operations needed throughout the institution. PC&PF also plays a longitudinal role for the institution in overseeing the construction of new facilities and the modernization of existing buildings through new software and monitoring initiatives. All of this makes PC&PF a vital and integral department in delivering world class cancer care to patients.

Ideal candidate will have experience in Electrical, Pneumatic & HVAC Systems assisting in the troubleshooting of BAS, alarms, CARFs, computer systems and HVAC systems.

The work schedule is Monday-Friday, 11pm-7:30am.

The salary range is $69,000 - $86,000 - $103,000.

MD Anderson offers our employees

Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week
Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage
Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals
Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program
Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups.

Why Join MD Anderson?

Be part of a world-renowned cancer center making an impact across Texas and beyond.

Collaborate with top-tier leaders and institutions in academic medicine

Help shape the future of healthcare through bold, system-wide innovation.

Work with a Mission-Driven Organization: Be part of MD Anderson's mission to eliminate cancer through integrated patient care, research, and education, contributing to a globally recognized institution with a meaningful purpose.

Maintain, Repair and Troubleshoot

Ability to apply craft skills knowledge.

Performs functions on live circuits and in operating controls enclosures. May install, troubleshoot and repair 120, 208, 240 and 480 volt controls and equipment per NEC guidelines.

Reads, draws and interprets electrical, pneumatic, mechanical and heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) schematics, one line diagrams and control sequence of operations. Investigates outages.

Skilled in practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment of electronic technician trade.

Skilled in the use of the following tools/calibrating instruments: thermocouple calibrator, resistance temperature detector calibrator, voltage and current generator, multi-meters, and decade resistance box.

Maintain and repair typical building electronic, electrical, mechanical and pneumatic systems.

Install, calibrate, and check assigned systems using manual dexterity, hand tools, and visual ability.

Examine and test mechanisms and circuitry for defects.

Run conduit, pull wire, and install circuits for electrically powered units.

Maintain/repair/calibrate HVAC systems to include air handling units, fan coil units, terminal boxes, dampers, thermostats, sensors, control valves, and associated HVAC equipment.

Troubleshoot equipment in or out of control systems, and replace or repair defective components.

Requisition material.

Ability to program microprocessors for initial commissioning and tune operating controls.

Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the job.

Respond to customer calls and Emergency responses

Respond to customer calls and provide customer services.

Provide emergency responses for facilities including code red.

Document and communication

Provide complete information to accurately document corrective action, labor hour, and materials used on work orders.

Timely communication to supervisor of any other issues encountered during the performance of work.

Other Duties as Assigned

EDUCATION

Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Preferred: Associate's Degree Electronics or related Field.

Work Experience

Required: 4 years Electronic, building automated systems and pneumatic controls experience to include two years of electrical experience. or
Required: 2 years Electronic, building automated systems and pneumatic controls experience to include one year of electrical experience, with Journeyman Electrician's license.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Preferred: JRNY-E - Journeyman Electrician Journeyman Electrician's license Upon Hire

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

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