Automation Technician I

Mesa Energy Systems•San Luis Obispo, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Automation Technician I inspects, tests, adjusts, and repairs new or existing electric, electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic automation devices and systems. The role diagnoses electrical or mechanical malfunctions or failures in operational equipment and performs preventative and corrective maintenance. The technician works with installation and maintenance teams to install, repair, or modify controlled systems and equipment, monitors systems for potential problems, schedules equipment run times, and produces system reports. The role also records calibration and parts information and prepares drawings, sketches, and reports documenting system changes for as-built drawings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical or Mechanical, or equivalent field experience.
Working knowledge of at least one HVAC controls system.
Knowledge of mechanical systems.
Knowledge of electronics, mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and computer programming.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Good computer skills and understanding of controls networking.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet MVR requirements to operate a company vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Experience with JCI, Honeywell, or other Niagara-based HVAC controls systems.
Experience with control system architecture design, programming, or maintenance.

Responsibilities

Test, inspect, and adjust temperature sensors, flow meters, pressure gauges, temperature indicators, controllers, and other recording, indicating, or control devices to check accuracy.
Read controls drawings and identify components shown on them.
Identify mechanical equipment on drawings, including chillers, boilers, pumps, AHUs, FCUs, VAVs, and exhaust fans.
Understand basic electrical control circuits, including 24VAC power and controller inputs and outputs, as well as simple controls networking principles and controls hardware.
Implement system graphics according to project scope.
Replace defective wiring and tubing.
Record calibrations made, parts and components used, and parts inventory on hand.
Prepare schematic drawings, sketches, and reports documenting instrument, circuit, and system changes or alterations for as-built drawings.
Monitor systems and identify and diagnose potential problems using computer workstations and on-site observations.
Coordinate with installation or maintenance team members to execute installations, repairs, or modifications of controlled systems and equipment.
Schedule equipment run times as requested and produce system reports, including trends and histories.