Instrumentation and Controls Technician I
Job Description
Posting Number
PG193916SPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Instrumentation and Controls Technician IAnticipated Hiring Range
$44,000 - $47,000Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Job Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
Central Utility PlantAbout the Department
The NC State University Facilities Division is home to nearly 900 professionals who plan, build, and maintain the spaces that foster an environment where innovation, learning, and community thrive. Through this work, we help create spaces that empower students, faculty, and staff to reach their full potential. Operating year-round, we manage more than 16.7 million gross square feet of built space and oversee 4,733 acres of campus infrastructure through a series of core departments, each composed of multiple specialized units:
- Design & Construction
- Business Operations
- Campus Operations and Maintenance
- Campus Planning and Strategic Investment
Whether responding to a maintenance request, shaping future facilities, or creating spaces that inspire discovery, our team is grounded in excellence, service, and stewardship.
Join the pack and become part of one of the largest and most respected employers in the state, helping shape the future of our campus community. Take a look below to see what we offer!
Wolfpack Perks and Benefits
As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being.
What we offer:
What we offer:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- Retirement Programs
- Disability Plans
- Life Insurance
- Accident Plan
- Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
- 12 Holidays Each Year
- Tuitionand Academic Assistance
- And so much more!
Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.
Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.
Essential Job Duties
The Instrument and Control Technician identifies, diagnoses, and resolves issues in utility plant control and metering systems, performing both routine preventive maintenance and non-routine installations. In this role you will be responsible for troubleshooting thermal plant control systems, SCADA systems, network communications, and energy metering, while maintaining a safe work environment. You must be able to lift up to 30 lbs frequently and 60–90 lbs occasionally, wear required personal protective equipment, and travel within plant facilities safely and independently.
Key Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electromechanical, electronic, and digital control systems on thermal plant equipment, including chillers, boilers, pumps, fuel systems, and cooling towers.
- Repair electronic devices, meters, controllers, computers, and subsystems such as valves, actuators, transmitters, and sensors.
- Use specialized test equipment (volt/amp meters, power meters, pressure calibrators) to diagnose and repair non-standard electronic devices and systems.
- Service and maintain digital and electronic control systems within the thermal plant.
- Perform preventative maintenance on metering and control devices to ensure operational efficiency.
If you have a passion for hands-on technical work, enjoy solving complex problems, and thrive in a collaborative, safety-focused environment, we invite you to apply.
Other Responsibilities
- This position has been designated as mandatory personnel for the University and may be required to report to work during adverse weather conditions even though the University may be operating on an alternate schedule.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Experience/Education
Associate’s Degree in Electronics; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience troubleshooting commercial/industrial thermal plants, including boilers, chillers, cogeneration systems, energy measurement systems, and related controls/software.
- Proficiency with Honeywell HC900 PLC hardware, current and voltage control loops, and field devices from manufacturers such as Rosemount, Honeywell, and Foxboro.
- In-depth understanding of commercial/industrial HVAC and energy measurement systems and associated controls/software.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to understand instructions and convey information effectively to supervisors and the public.
- Comfortable working independently in a physically demanding environment while adhering to safety protocols and using required personal protective equipment.
Required License or Certification
- Valid driver’s license required.
- A valid North Carolina driver’s license must be obtained within 60 days of start date and must be maintained.
Valid NC Driver's License required
YesCommercial Driver's License Required?
NoJob Open Date
06/03/2024Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)
09/04/2024Notice to Applicants
Please make sure that the work history you list on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, do not use the phrase “see resume.”
Special Instructions
Please include your resume as an attachment.
Position Number
00062087Position Type
SHRAPosition Classification Band Title
Electronics SpecialistPosition Classification Band Level
ContributingPosition Classification Salary Range
$ 37,849 - $ 91,035Salary Grade Equivalency
GN07Alternate Option
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.00Appointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Mandatory - Utilities/Infrastructure FailureTime Limited Position
NoDepartment Id
444401 - Utilities & Engineering - Central Utility Plant Zone 1EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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