Senior HVAC Lead: Building Automation & Lab Systems

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical coverage

Pension plan

Tuition Assistance Program

Paid holidays

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center seeks a Senior Lead Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Mechanic to lead complex HVAC, refrigeration, and BAS projects across our facilities at the Texas Medical Center. This role demands expertise in building automation, air balancing, and contractor coordination within mission-critical environments.

Ideal candidates bring strong BAS experience (DDC controls, Phoenix/Acutrol), a track record in laboratories or research

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Preferred: Associate's Degree in HVAC/refrigeration engineering or technology or mechanical engineering.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in HVAC/refrigeration engineering or technology or mechanical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, service, and repair HVAC, refrigeration, and related mechanical systems.
• Make initial settings and final adjustments to commercial HVAC systems and modify installations.
• Monitor and troubleshoot HVAC issues through BAS systems and diagnostic tools.
• Investigate outages and recommend major system overhauls when necessary.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on HVAC and related equipment.
• Maintain and repair mixing boxes controlling temperatures.
• Assist in implementing a predictive maintenance program for critical HVAC equipment.
• Requisition parts and materials through stock issue forms.

Skills

HVAC systems

BAS knowledge

DDC controls

Air balancing

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree in HVAC/R or related field

Bachelor's Degree in HVAC/R or mechanical engineering (preferred)

Tools

Phoenix Controls

Acutrol

DDC controls hardware

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center seeks a Senior Lead Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Mechanic to lead complex HVAC, refrigeration, and BAS projects across our facilities at the Texas Medical Center. This role demands expertise in building automation, air balancing, and contractor coordination within mission-critical environments.

Ideal candidates bring strong BAS experience (DDC controls, Phoenix/Acutrol), a track record in laboratories or research