Electronic Integrated Control Systems Tech (Industrial Controls) 1st Shift M-F Positions, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (1 position)

UConn Careers•Storrs, CT

1d•$86,289 - $112,465•Onsite

About The Position

UConn’s Facilities Operations Department, Storrs Campus, has one job opening for Electronic Integrated Control Systems (EICS) Technicians (Industrial Controls). The Cogeneration Plant produces high-pressure superheated steam, electrical power and chilled water to supply energy to its Storrs campus. The plant has three 7 MW Solar combustion turbines as well as a 5 MW steam turbine and associated support equipment. In addition, a new Supplemental Utility Plant has been brought online and four chillers are operational within the facility, and one boiler will be going through commissioning soon. Technicians will also be responsible for performing tasks at the South Campus Geothermal System and Chiller Plant which is currently under construction and expected to be operating in late 2027. This position is a permanent, full-time position; this position reports to a Lead Power Plant Operator. This is a 1st Shift position with a work schedule of Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with an unpaid half an hour for lunch. The hourly rate of pay is $41.33 and is non-negotiable for those new to State employment; the hourly rate of pay for current NP-2 employees is calculated based on current salary/step. This position is categorized as Emergency Support Services/Essential Staff. Must be willing and able to work during emergency closures/delayed openings due to inclement weather or for significant events that affect campus operations. Applicants must also be willing to respond to emergencies on overtime (nights, weekends or holidays). Applicants must possess a current motor vehicle operator license. Applicants must be lawfully permitted to work in the United States. Please note that Facilities Operations NP-2 employees may also be required to perform job duties as assigned at any of the Regional Campuses. This position is categorized as “Open to the Public”. Current qualified UConn NP-2 employees will be given preference in the hiring process and are required to submit an application in order to be considered for a position. A full benefits package including medical and dental insurance is available. UConn offers the following benefits for NP-2 employees: Excellent and affordable healthcare options Full benefits package including medical and dental insurance. For more information, please visit: https://hr.uconn.edu/employee-benefits-overview/ Employee retirement benefits (SERS Retirement plan). For more information, please visit: https://hr.uconn.edu/retirement/ The University offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits, and a highly desirable work environment. For additional information regarding benefits visit: https://hr.uconn.edu/benefits-beyond-pay/ .

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of manufacturing operations, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment electrical schematics network troubleshooting electronic instrumentation calibration electronic theories and practices to one or more complex systems which integrate into a total system applicable industrial plant equipment and process SCADA and data acquisition software
Knowledge of functions and processes of assigned steam and chilled water systems, as well as assigned facilities of employment
Skills interpersonal skills oral and written communication skills
Considerable ability to diagnose, repair and maintain electronic instrumentation and related parts
Ability to utilize computer software.
Five (5) years of experience in installation assistance, monitoring, instrumentation calibration, maintenance, repair and programming of electronic industrial controls which are integrated into a distributed control system (DCS) within an industrial, commercial, military, government, large healthcare complex or a production oriented environment.
Applicants must have a current motor vehicle operator license.
Applicants must be lawfully permitted to work in the United States.
Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.
Incumbents in this class may be required to drive and operate motor vehicles, including, but not limited to vans, box trucks, and pick-up trucks ranging in size from compact, midsize, full-size, and heavy-duty, some of which are equipped with lift gates.
Incumbents must have adequate physical strength and agility to walk up and down stairs frequently and climb ladders independently.
Must be able lift, carry and push material weighing up to 75 lbs.
Must have the ability to utilize ladders, scaffolding, high-lifts and enter confined spaces.
Must be able to inspect, troubleshoot and repair equipment that is part of a wide range of electrical and mechanical systems.
Incumbents must possess the ability to utilize tools, perform the required duties set forth above and will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary.

Nice To Haves

State of Connecticut Trades License preferably in one or more of the following specific trades: Heating, Piping and Cooling, Electrical, Plumbing and Heating, and/or an OE2 License (Heating, Piping and Cooling Operating Engineer Journeyperson).
Knowledge and experience working with related software systems such as Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) preferably AiM, safety systems, Pi data historian, SCADA systems, GEifixx, and Beamex calibration systems, air emissions monitoring systems and/or capability of downloading relay data.
Demonstrated supervisory and leadership ability.
Experience operating and maintaining combustion turbines.
Experience operating and maintaining fuel cell systems and/or geothermal systems.
Experience operating and maintaining industrial boilers over 50KPPH capacity.
Experience operating and maintaining industrial steam turbines.
Experience operating and maintaining gas, electric, and steam driven chillers.
Understanding of an electrical high voltage 69 kV / 13.8 kV distribution power grid.
Experience maintaining utility metering systems (ex: steam, water, chilled water, electrical, etc.)

Responsibilities

Performs highly skilled duties in the operation, monitoring and maintenance of multiple buildings, distribution infrastructure, and/or power plant equipment for safe operation and production, distribution, and consumption of high pressure superheated steam, electrical power and chilled water to meet campus energy needs
Works on campus to check and ensure reliable operation of equipment and to detect faulty or erratic operation of systems through excessive vibration, abnormal noises, extreme temperatures and/or leakages
Monitors, calibrates and repairs gauges and other devices to standards and records performance indicators on log deficiency reports
Coordinates equipment abnormalities reports and assists in diagnosis
Performs preventative maintenance repairs
Performs other related tasks as required and/or assigned.