Building Systems Controls Technician – IAH Airport

About Oshkosh AeroTech, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling and military customers. Oshkosh AeroTech offers products that make a difference in people’s lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO®, JetAire®, JetPower®, AmpTekÔ, Jetway®, and more.

The Building Systems Controls Technician is responsible for installing, programming, testing, calibrating, operating, and repair of control systems along with their related software, hardware, and equipment. These systems include energy management systems, fire & life safety systems, environmental control systems, boiler control systems, chiller control systems, domestic water systems, and plant monitoring instruments.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and resolve technical problems related to control and monitoring systems and perform needed repairs.

Diagnose and resolve technical problems related to fire, smoke, or intrusion alarm systems.

Tests and calibrates system devices to ensure functional reliability of operating/monitoring system.

Inspects, trouble shoots, performs corrective and preventative maintenance on HVAC equipment such as air handlers, compressors, vacuum pumps, and exhaust fans by changing belts, lubricating parts, & replacing motors, valves, sheaves, motor bearings, etc.

Install and maintain motor control systems for fans, pumps, compressors, etc.

Check Monitor, maintain and install building automation system for HVAC, fume hoods, exhaust fans.

Maintain operator workstations (OWS) including creating/updating graphics, maintaining a point database, and maintaining communications infrastructure.

· Program control systems using appropriate system program language for proper sequences of operations and operating schedules.

Read and modify where necessary appropriate system blueprints and schematics.

Create hardware schedules for controls projects, renovations, and new construction projects.

Maintains appropriate logs and records of systems operations.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

2 years experience installing and maintaining building/plant control systems and their related equipment, including experience with energy management systems, fire & life safety systems, security systems, building access control systems, environmental control systems, boiler control systems, chiller control systems, plant instrumentation systems.

Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

General knowledge of digital control concepts such as analog and digital inputs and outputs, sequences of operations, point addressable devices, closed loop and supervisory feedback systems, device programming, serial communications, and computer networking.

General skill in analyzing control system malfunctions and determining appropriate repairs, including troubleshooting system controller boards, field devices, sensor wiring, control wiring, general input and output wiring, and network/communications wiring.

Skille in the use of technicians tools such as electric meters, calibration devices, electronic testers, etc. Requires knowledge of general methods of electrical equipment installation.

Willingness to work in various weather conditions

Ability to be badged to work in secure areas of an airport.

Ability to work Day or Night Shift including weekends and holidays.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of a Building Systems Controls Technician, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and work in small spaces. Ladder work required. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Ability to work in outside weather conditions on an airport ramp around aircrafts and the confined areas of baggage conveyor systems. Specific vision abilities required by this job include good close proximity vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Good hand / eye coordination is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is similar to airport operation with vehicular traffic. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, outside weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, cold, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Employees will work on an airport ramp around aircrafts and around heavy equipment.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com .

Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporations legal duty to furnish information.

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