Duke University · 5 months ago
CONTROLS TECHNICIAN, SR
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$25.18/hr - $41.63/hr
2+ years expDuke University is seeking a Senior Controls Technician to perform calibration, troubleshooting, monitoring, analysis, maintenance, and repair of electric and electronic control equipment. The role involves providing technical guidance, overseeing contractors, and ensuring the efficiency of building and utility plant systems.
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Responsibilities
Modify, inspect, test, calibrate, and repair various electric and electronic equipment including sensors, terminal equipment controllers, control panels, input/output panels, ultrasonic flow meters, steam meters, and relay panels by interpreting control diagrams, manufacturer specifications, and verbal or written instructions
Plan and lay out work; secure materials and equipment required to install new systems in accordance with control diagrams
Monitor and calibrate building (Siemens Apogee) and utility plant (Siemens Apogee, Honeywell HC900, Emerson Ovation) control systems to optimize operation and energy efficiency
Develop and schedule reports on Siemens Apogee control systems
Survey areas and update control graphics as needed on all control systems
Troubleshoot control system problems; determine cause of malfunction or system failure; advise appropriate corrective action
Carry out approved maintenance and repair duties per instructions and maintenance schedules
Analyze building heating and cooling systems; collaborate with engineers, Energy Management Group, and System Managers on preventive maintenance schedules and long-range work planning for system modifications to enhance energy and control management
Provide data for design and development of system modifications and maintain accurate control diagrams for building and utility plant systems
Respond to after-hours emergencies as needed
Provide technical guidance and instruction to lower-level employees and other mechanics in troubleshooting and repair procedures; train new personnel as required
Work with Energy Management personnel on troubleshooting system communication issues
Review existing Siemens Apogee control programs and modify as required
Qualification
Required
Equivalent to a high school diploma plus 2 years of formal technical training in electricity or electronics is typically required
Two years of experience in the installation, inspection, testing, and repair of pneumatic, electrical, and electronic control systems; or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
Benefits
Comprehensive and competitive medical and dental programs
Generous retirement benefits
Wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs
Company
Duke University
Duke University is a private research university providing undergraduate and postgraduate education in medicine and other disciplines.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$71.15MKey Investors
North Carolina Biotechnology CenterUS Department of EnergyGlaucoma Research Foundation
2023-02-17Grant· $0.11M
2022-09-19Grant
2022-03-09Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
Barry Myers
Professor and Director
Dan Ariely
Professor
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