Instrumentation Technician - HVAC

The Research and Administrative Facilities (RAF) department manages the operations and maintenance of research and administrative buildings, including both the Bastrop and Smithville campuses. The RAF team also includes parking and transportation, audio visual and event operations, as well as the exterior site operations, all of which support all the Houston campuses and properties. The department has a team that is well-rounded, experienced in every craft, innovative, reliable, and collaborative. Employees thrive in a professional environment with a supportive team culture, guided by MD Anderson's CORE values. With a strong focus on safety and growth, the ideal candidate will be hands-on, a problem solver, and a subject matter expert responsible for critical systems, including a solid understanding of central plant operations. This day-shift role supports both administrative and school facilities and requires strong system-level thinking with expertise in loops, networks, and controls. The position demands a true subject matter expert who can ensure reliable facility operations across complex systems. The ideal candidate has at least two years of experience supporting projects involving HVAC systems, mechanical or electrical controls, and reviewing technical project materials. They bring an intermediate controls background with hands-on HVAC exposure and strong project support capabilities, including assisting with outage shop responses. Experience in healthcare owner-side project management is highly preferred. A Journeyman Electrician License is a valuable plus. The work schedule is Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm The salary range is $69,000 - $86,000 - $103,000

SUMMARY

The primary purpose of the Instrumentation Technician position is to provide highly skilled technical work involving electronic, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic controls of typical state-of-the-art hospital facilities systems and equipment. Impacts the installation, maintenance and repair of Institutional electronic, electrical, mechanical and pneumatic controls and equipment (primarily HVAC and facility monitoring/control systems).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Reads, draws and interprets electrical, pneumatic, mechanical and heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) schematics, one line diagrams and control sequence of operations.
• Programs microprocessors for initial commissioning, tune of control loops and calibration of analog inputs.
• 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.
• Investigates outages.
• May order materials and maintain inventory.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Work Plan & Documentation

• Interprets and works from blueprints, sketches and diagrams.
• Estimates cost of work and may order materials and maintain inventory.
• Discusses issues, concerns and process improvement options with Supervisor.
• Responsible for completing work order and asset documentation according to CMMS Standards.
• Provides accurate information on labor hours & material used to complete the work, work preformed, notes any additional required work &/or asset information.

Preventive Maintenance

Performs Preventive Maintenance on Instrumentation and Electrical equipment according to manufacturer's specifications and CMMS directed work.

Corrective Maintenance

• Programs microprocessors for initial commissioning, tune of control loops and calibration of analog inputs.
• 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.
• Holds a monthly meeting with BAS group to discuss issues and concerns & works closely with BAS group to resolve issues.

Team and Work Load Support

• Investigates outages, supports or preforms other work as necessary in the management the work load.
• Attends and participates in energy optimization meeting and other meetings pertaining to IT and process improvement.

On-Call

The employee may be expected to be part of an on-call group, and when assigned this responsibility, will be compensated for that time. When on-call, the employee must be available and be able to respond in accordance to policy. Periods of alert when Emergency Conditions may be expected are not considered on-call.

Essential Personnel

This position is considered "essential personnel" in the event of suspension of normal operations due to inclement weather or other emergencies. They are required to perform duties as outlined in the Emergency Management Plans.

Incidental Work

Other incidental or related duties as required. Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION

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

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Required: Four years Electronic, building automated systems and pneumatic controls experience to include two years of electrical experience. or
• Required: Two 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

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent retirement programs, 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.

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 182049
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Minimum Salary US Dollar (USD): 69,000
• Midpoint Salary US Dollar (USD): 86,000