Instrumentation Technician - HVAC / BAS

About the Role

Patient Care and Prevention Facilities (PC&PF) is fundamental to the daily operations of MD Anderson Cancer Center. This department ensures all of the hospital's facilities are safe, operational, and compliant with accreditation standards. It fosters an environment of growth and professional development by cultivating the skills necessary to oversee vital maintenance operations. PC&PF also oversees the construction of new facilities and the modernization of existing buildings through new software and monitoring initiatives, making it a vital part of delivering world-class cancer care.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot electrical, pneumatic, and HVAC systems.
• Apply craft skills knowledge to perform functions on live circuits and operating control enclosures.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair 120, 208, 240, and 480-volt controls and equipment per NEC guidelines.
• Read, draw, and interpret electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, and HVAC schematics, one-line diagrams, and control sequence of operations.
• Investigate outages and skilled use of tools/calibrating instruments (e.g., thermocouple calibrator, multi-meters).
• Maintain and repair building electronic, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
• Install, calibrate, and check assigned systems using manual dexterity and hand tools.
• Examine and test mechanisms and circuitry for defects.
• Run conduit, pull wire, and install circuits for electrically powered units.
• Maintain, repair, and calibrate HVAC systems, including air handling units, fan coil units, and associated equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment in or out of control systems and replace or repair defective components.
• Requisition materials and program microprocessors for initial commissioning and tune operating controls.
• Respond to customer calls and provide emergency responses, including code red.
• Document corrective actions, labor hours, and materials used on work orders.
• Communicate issues encountered during work to the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Preferred: Associate's Degree in Electronics or related Field
• Work Experience:
  • Required: 4 years of experience in electronic, building automated systems, and pneumatic controls, including 2 years of electrical experience.
  • Alternatively: 2 years of experience in electronic, building automated systems, and pneumatic controls, including 1 year of electrical experience, with a Journeyman Electrician's license.
• Licenses and Certifications:
  • Preferred: Journeyman Electrician's license (JRNY-E)

Skills

• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Ability to program microprocessors and tune operating controls.
• Skilled in the use of tools and calibrating instruments.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting schematics and diagrams.

Benefits

• Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on the first day for employees working 30+ hours per week.
• Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability coverage.
• Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals.
• Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service.
• Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and illness-related reduced salary pay program.
• Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs, and employee resource groups.

Pay

Salary range: $69,000 - $86,000 - $103,000

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM

Why Join MD Anderson?

• Be part of a world-renowned cancer center making an impact across Texas and beyond.
• Collaborate with top-tier leaders and institutions in academic medicine.
• Help shape the future of healthcare through bold, system-wide innovation.
• Work with a mission-driven organization dedicated to eliminating cancer through integrated patient care, research, and education.