Automation Technician II

Mesa Energy Systems•Santee, CA

18h•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 electrical or mechanical malfunctions or failures in operational equipment and performs preventative and corrective maintenance. The technician works with installation and maintenance team members to install, repair, or modify controlled systems and equipment, monitors system performance, and prepares reports and documentation of work performed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical or Mechanical, or equivalent field experience.
At least 4 years of relevant experience, including at least 2 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

Working knowledge of Distech, Delta, Alerton, ALC, or Tridium 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 mechanical equipment on drawings, including chillers, boilers, pumps, air handling units, fan coil units, and variable air volume units.
Understand basic electrical control circuits, including 24VAC power and controller inputs and outputs, 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, including trends and histories.