Senior Instrumentation Technician

About the role

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a skilled Senior Instrumentation Technician to support Facility Management - Pharmacy & Patient Care Operations (Fac Mgt-PC&PF-Bld Care & Ops).

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer calls, client requests, and emergency service calls promptly
• Communicate effectively with supervisors regarding issues encountered during work
• 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
• Troubleshoot equipment and replace or repair defective components
• Requisition materials required for repairs and installations
• Maintain and repair electronic, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic building systems
• Utilize tools such as thermocouple calibrators, RTD calibrators, voltage/current generators, multimeters, and decade resistance boxes
• Install, calibrate, and test 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 components including air handling units, fan coil units, dampers, thermostats, sensors, control valves, and terminal boxes
• Program microprocessors for initial commissioning and tuning of control systems
• Read and interpret electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, and HVAC schematics and diagrams
• Coincide with technicians' workflow and investigate system outages
• Participate in design guideline development and project review processes
• Inspect contracted instrumentation work for compliance
• Act as point of contact for vendors and support process improvement initiatives
• Document corrective actions, labor hours, and materials accurately in work orders
• Prepare and submit reports and assist in staff training when required

Qualifications

• Required: Eight years Electronic, building automated systems and pneumatic controls experience to include two years of electrical experience.
• Preferred: Associate's Degree in Electronics or related field.

Skills

• Hands-on experience in building automation systems, preferably within a hospital environment
• Strong foundation in troubleshooting and maintaining HVAC systems
• Working knowledge of BAS systems, building automation controls
• Ability to diagnose issues related to hot water, chilled water, humidity, temperature, and air pressure systems
• Additional skills such as MAXIMO (CMMS) experience, installation of valves and actuators (particularly SIEMENS products), electronic control systems, and communication with BOT teams on BAS signals and data are highly valued
• Adaptable, team-oriented, and motivated to contribute to a department where every role is respected and collaborative problem-solving is central to success

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs

Pay

• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 82,500
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 103,000
• Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 123,500

Schedule

Monday-Friday, Days (7am - 3:30pm) but flexible.