Automation Technician II

Mesa Energy Systems•San Luis Obispo, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Automation Technician II inspects, tests, adjusts, and repairs new or existing electric, electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic automation devices and systems. The role diagnoses causes of electrical or mechanical malfunctions and equipment failures, and performs preventive and corrective maintenance. The technician works with controlled systems and equipment, monitors system performance using computer workstations and on-site observations, and coordinates with installation or maintenance team members to perform installations, repairs, and modifications. The company is a full-service HVAC, building automation, chiller, and retrofit contractor offering consulting, energy solutions, design assistance, engineering applications, and automated control systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical or Mechanical, or equivalent field experience.
At least four years of relevant experience, including at least two years as an automation technician.
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.

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 sensors, meters, gauges, and controllers for accuracy.
Read and identify components on controls drawings and identify mechanical equipment on drawings, including chillers, boilers, pumps, AHUs, FCUs, and VAVs.
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, parts and components used, and inventory of parts on hand.
Prepare schematic drawings, sketches, and reports documenting changes or alterations to instruments, circuits, and systems for as-built drawings.
Monitor, 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 of trends, histories, and related information.
Diagnose causes of electrical or mechanical malfunctions or operational equipment failures, and perform preventive and corrective maintenance.