Instrument %26 Control Mechanic
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Job Description
Instrument & Control Mechanic
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Job Summary:
To read, understand and interpret blueprints, drawings, floor plans, schedules and manufacturer's operating and/or maintenance specifications as they relate to electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC and special equipment, building structures and finishes. To maintain and perform tests, calibrations, evaluation repairs, modifications, replacements and installations on HVAC, chiller and boiler control systems and devices to include pneumatic, electrical, electronic and direct digital control systems. To respond to requests from architects, engineers, energy managers, building occupants and others regarding testing, evaluating, calibrating and documenting mechanical and electrical controls and metering systems.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Installs, tests, calibrates and troubleshoots existing and new control systems, including
analog and digital, metering devices, variable frequency and variable speed drive
controllers, turbine and vortex flow meters, differential RTD and TC transmitters, and other
devices. Uses testing and calibration instrumentation and equipment to evaluate system
performance and diagnose problems. Evaluates test data and recommends needed repairs,
modifications and replacements.
- Rebuilds, modifies and repairs control devices and components including valve dampers,
receiver-controllers, relays, control panels, sensors, transmitters, thermostats, meters and
other similar components and devices.
- Tests and analyzes the operation of HVAC and major energy-using equipment and systems
such as boilers, chillers, lighting systems, etc., and determines operating conditions and
efficiencies. Makes recommendations for system repairs, renovations, modifications,
retrofits or replacements.
- Analyzes and documents the design, application and condition of existing HVAC and
control systems. Measures and records HVAC system specifications and performance
values such as air flow (CFM), air velocity (FPM), static pressure (inches of water), voltage,
wattage, amperage, ohms, power (KVA, KWA) and power factors.
- Tests, calibrates and installs electric watt-hour meters, steam and water flow meters,
temperature, pressure, and humidity sensors and other similar measuring devices for HVAC
equipment, boilers and chillers. Develops and analyzes control strategies for the
replacement or modification of existing control systems, and the design of new control
systems.
- Identifies and evaluates systems and components which are candidates for improving the
energy efficiency of controlled processes. Tests and evaluates new and different types of
control and energy conserving products for installation within UAB facilities.
- Develops application programming to be entered into existing Energy Management
Systems, Direct Digital control systems, and other microprocessor based control systems
and software programs.
- Engages and alters existing controls software programs through the use of proprietary
languages. Enters new programs into control system processors and memories. Uses
computer aided design and drafting (CADD) graphic software programs to design new and
document existing control systems using micro-computer hardware.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Hourly Pay Range: $22.90 - $29.80
Graduate from an approved accredited post-secondary two (2) year vocational or technical school in Electronic, Electrical, or HVAC, and four (4) years experience in building automation, electronic or industrial controls required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement. A driver's license valid in the state of Alabama may be required based on departmental need.
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
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