Senior Instrumentation Technician

UT MD Anderson

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 83,000 - 124,000

Full time

8 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage from day one

PTO and holidays

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Senior Instrumentation Technician to operate, calibrate, troubleshoot and repair critical building systems within the Texas Medical Center. You will contribute to a safe, reliable environment for patients, visitors and staff, collaborating with internal teams, contractors and vendors.

Ideal candidates have extensive instrumentation and controls experience across electrical, HVAC and building automation domains, with strong

Qualifications

Requires strong instrumentation, controls, HVAC, electrical and building automation expertise.
Demonstrates calibration, troubleshooting, repair, commissioning, documentation and coordination of control systems.
Education/licensure as applicable; candidates should show technical depth in instrumentation and control activities.

Responsibilities

Respond to client requests and emergencies promptly.
Maintain, repair and troubleshoot live circuits and control enclosures; install/repair 120/208/240/480 V controls per NEC.
Calibrate, install and test systems using hand tools; interpret electrical/pneumatic/hvac schematics.

Skills

Instrumentation

Controls

HVAC

Electrical

Building automation

Calibration

Troubleshooting

Repair

Commissioning

Documentation

Coordination

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree Electronics or related field

Tools

Thermocouple calibrator

Resistance temperature detectors

Voltage generator

Current generator

Multimeters

Decade resistance box

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. Within the Facilities Management department, this role supports the operation, maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of critical building systems and infrastructure that contribute to a safe and reliable environment for patients, visitors, and employees. The Senior Instrumentation Technician plays an essential role in ensuring facility systems operate efficiently and in accordance with applicable standards and guidelines.

UT MD Anderson is recognized for excellence in cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Senior Instrumentation Technician collaborates with internal teams, contractors, and vendors to maintain building automation, HVAC, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems. The Senior Instrumentation Technician also supports operational continuity through troubleshooting, technical expertise, documentation, and process improvement activities.

The ideal candidate for the Senior Instrumentation Technician role possesses a strong background in instrumentation, controls, HVAC systems, electrical systems, and building automation technology. Education, experience, and licensure requirements were not provided; therefore, candidates should demonstrate technical expertise in calibration, troubleshooting, repair, commissioning, documentation, and coordination of instrumentation and control system activities.

Hourly Salary Range: Minimum $39.66 - Midpoint $49.51 - Maximum $59.37

Work Location: Texas Medical Center

Why Us?

As a Senior Instrumentation Technician at UT MD Anderson, you will support critical facility systems that help maintain a safe, functional, and efficient environment in support of the institution's mission. This role offers opportunities to apply advanced technical skills, contribute to process improvements, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and support essential infrastructure operations while benefiting from a comprehensive total rewards package and work-life balance resources.

Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Responsibilities

Respond to customer calls: Respond client requests and emergency calls.

Maintain, Repair and Troubleshoot: 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.

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

Skilled in the used 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.

Ability to Apply Craft Skills Knowledge - Reads, draws and interprets electrical, pneumatic, mechanical and heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) schematics, one line diagrams and control sequence of operations.

Coordinates and prioritizes the workflow of technicians.
Investigates outages.
Participates in the development of the "Owners Design Guidelines", project design phases and review processes.
Inspects contracted instrumentation work to ensure repairs and installations are compliant.
Functions as a point of contact for vendors.
Prepares and submits reports.
Participates in process improvement initiatives.
May precept staff.

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: Eight years Electronic, building automated systems and pneumatic controls experience to include two years of electrical experience. or
Required: Six 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 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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