University of Waterloo
MechanicControls
“Mechanic - Controls at University of Waterloo. Skills: installation, inspection, calibration and maintenance of physical plant control systems and equipment. installation, inspection, calibration and maintenance of physical plant control systems and equipment. Performs, with minimum supervision, inspections, maintenance and repairs to HVAC systems”
What You'll Achieve.
contributing towards providing a safe and accessible, invitingly clean and comfortable, functionally-enriched and well-maintained campus environment through service excellence; maximizing equipment life and efficiency; promoting long-term sustainability of facilities and infrastructure, maximizing opportunities for efficient delivery of services
Industry & Context.
Performs diagnostics and analysis to help investigate and determine problems and the best course of service, reparation or replacement; troubleshoots for errors; troubleshoots communication and operational issues
responsible for ensuring University facilities and departmental activities are compliant with all applicable legislation, regulations, codes and standards related to facilities operations as well as occupational health and environmental safety, Maintains current health, safety and regulatory certifications in the areas required to perform the function of the position
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
licensed electrician or refrigeration mechanic with controls endorsement or a graduate of Electromechanical Engineering Technology – Building Automation Program, Five (5) years recent experience maintaining BAS systems (reading documentation, program modification, troubleshooting, maintenance, etc. ), Sound knowledge of the principles of pneumatic electric, electronic and computer controls, Knowledge of motor controls, electrical installations and electrical preventative maintenance is required, Ability to install, operate, troubleshoot and perform maintenance on building automation systems and equipment is essential, Ability to read and interpret control diagrams, blueprints, drawings and computer programs, Must be customer and team oriented, as well as self-motivated and able to work successfully with minimal supervision
Nice to Have
Work experience within a major institutional sector(s) such as education, post-secondary education, or health care sector is preferred
What You'll Do.
calibration and maintenance of physical plant control systems and equipment
with minimum supervision
maintenance and repairs to HVAC systems
Installs and maintains physical plant control systems and equipment including
but not limited to HVAC control sensors
distributed control units
electronic circuit boards
Performs diagnostics and analysis to help investigate and determine problems and the best course of service
reparation or replacement
Operates and troubleshoots multiple platforms building automation systems
Monitors equipment for proper operation
making adjustments as required maximizing equipment life and efficiency
Tests air quality and balances ventilation systems
Makes minor modifications to BAS programs
Performs testing of fumehood controls and troubleshoots for errors as required
Performs testing of VFD control devices and troubleshoots communication and operational issues
Place’s monitoring systems into and out of service to assist with established work and protection impairment procedures
Provides feedback on equipment condition and potential replacement timelines and options
Analyzes equipment operational trends as part of BAS operational procedures
and updating electrical diagrams and blueprints
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
providing trade/job instruction and work direction to others as required; Provides assistance to other trades, including internal and external contractor resources; Assists with review of internally performed retrofits to ensure compatibility with existing systems; Assists with the sourcing and requisitioning of materials, supplies, tools and support equipment / services; Coordinates the work of other employees assigned to assist with tasks
Communication Scope
Documents and communicates all inspection findings to ensure that safety and efficiency of operation
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