Controls Technician I

Campus Operations is a broad division of Administration and Finance that includes all aspects of facilities management at East Carolina University. Campus Operations is a major division of Administration and Finance with approximately 530 employees and a budget in excess of $44 million. The university is comprised of approximately 6.5 million square feet of facilities located on 1,850 acres with $1.84 billion in physical assets. Facilities Services is a part of the broad, diverse division of Administration and Finance - Campus Operations that includes all aspects of facilities management at East Carolina University.

This position will routinely and consistently perform a variety of recurring and non-recurring, controls assignments, both preventative as well as corrective. Work on the Supervisory Controls and Data Acquisition ( SCADA) systems will be functionally at the building level and below. Work will also involve the support of higher-level technicians in the installation and maintenance of complex enterprise level SCADA systems. This involves highly technical work in the installation, set-up, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of moderately complex building systems level controls (i.e. Field Controller Networks ( FCN), Air handling units (AHUs), terminal units Variable air volume ( VAV) and Constant air volume ( CAV), exhaust fans, chillers, boilers, pumps, compressors, energy recovery units, etc.) and industrial instrumentation installation and calibration. The Energy Utilities Specialist will independently investigate and analyze Building Level Network ( BLN) controls systems components, recommend changes, implement repairs as directed, and verify results. The Energy Utilities Specialist will: verify that BLN operations are consistent with SOPs; troubleshoot and resolve inconsistencies in the field controller settings or sequence of operations; and work with higher level technicians for technical support as/when needed. The Energy Utilities Specialists run reports to analyze equipment operation and efficiency (i.e. PID loops, instrument calibration, building schedules, etc.); participate in inspections and testing on new equipment. They often serve as a technical resource in one or more areas of HVAC, SCADA Systems, or industrial instrumentation. Energy Utilities Specialist work with contractors to support equipment startup services; work with ECU IT Department personnel; work with other department technicians to complete facilities services projects. The Energy Utilities Specialist will prioritize work assignments to ensure work is completed in a timely and efficient manner, taking into consideration the potential impact to both operations and regulatory requirements. Energy Utilities Specialists may also be a member of a team of skilled trade's people. Work is performed under the general supervision of the controls department supervisor or a higher technician and is evaluated through the optimization of building controls, equipment operation, project completion, and the effectiveness of repairs. The Energy Utilities Specialist will perform both preventative and corrective maintenance work orders.

High school diploma or equivalency and two years of related experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Requires certification(s).

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Understanding of the basic refrigeration process used in mechanical refrigeration and air conditioning systems, including terminology, safety, and identification and function of components; refrigeration cycle; and tools and instrumentation used in mechanical refrigeration systems is advantageous. A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Products and computers is preferred. Knowledge and understanding of any of the following areas will be advantageous: various communications protocols used in the industry, including BACnet, LonTalk, and Modbus; familiarity with networking applications; familiarity with SCADA systems; Ethernet, TCP-IP, IP Networks, and infrastructure. Experience with Carrier-IVue, Trane, Tridium, Johnson Controls, Schneider, or Siemens. Applicants holding a NICET Industrial Instrumentation Level I Certification are preferred.

A valid NC Driver's License

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.

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