CONTROLS TECHNICIAN, SR

CONTROLS TECHNICIAN, SR

Perform calibration, troubleshooting, monitoring, analysis, maintenance, and repair of a variety of electric and electronic control equipment to improve Utility Plant and Building system effectiveness and efficiency. Provide technical guidance and direction to other employees; oversee and direct contractors.

Modify, inspect, test, calibrate, and repair various electric and electronic equipment including sensors, terminal equipment controllers, control panels, input/output panels, ultrasonic flow meters, steam meters, and relay panels by interpreting control diagrams, manufacturer specifications, and verbal or written instructions.

Plan and lay out work; secure materials and equipment required to install new systems in accordance with control diagrams.

Monitor and calibrate building and utility plant control systems to optimize operation and energy efficiency.

Develop and schedule reports on control systems.

Survey areas and update control graphics as needed on all control systems.

Troubleshoot control system problems; determine cause of malfunction or system failure; advise appropriate corrective action.

Carry out approved maintenance and repair duties per instructions and maintenance schedules.

Analyze building heating and cooling systems; collaborate with engineers, Energy Management Group, and System Managers on preventive maintenance schedules and long-range work planning for system modifications to enhance energy and control management.

Provide data for design and development of system modifications and maintain accurate control diagrams for building and utility plant systems.

Respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.

Provide technical guidance and instruction to lower-level employees and other mechanics in troubleshooting and repair procedures; train new personnel as required.

Work with Energy Management personnel on troubleshooting system communication issues.

Review existing control programs and modify as required.

$25.18 to $41.63 per hour

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