I&C Technician

Work Hours - 6:30AM - 3:00PM.
Monday through Friday (to included occasional overtime, nights, weekends and holidays).
On-Call Rotation.
Emergency Duty
Adverse Weather
Communicable Disease Mandatory Primary On-site

To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

The Energy Services Department consists of five groups: (1) Cogeneration Systems (generates electricity and steam, and the distribution of steam throughout campus and UNC Hospitals); (2) Electric Distribution Systems (distribution of electrical power throughout campus); (3) Chilled Water Systems (producing and distributing chilled water throughout campus); (4) Water, Wastewater and Stormwater (for the use and conservation of water, as well as the proper management of stormwater and runoff); and (5) Administration (provides GIS, SCADA, coordination of operational information technologies, strategic planning, and management functions).

Together these five groups provide safe, reliable, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective steam, electricity, chilled water, sanitary sewer, reclaimed water, and potable water utility services to the University's campus.

The purpose of Chilled Water Systems is to produce and distribute chilled water for approximately 155 buildings located at the main campus and two (2) satellite campuses in a cost effective, efficient, and reliable manner. Chilled water is produced in two ways. One is by an extensive chilled water generating system and the second is by stand-alone chillers that are building specific. Additionally, Chilled Water Systems provides electric and steam load balance for Cogeneration Systems.

A SIGN-ON BONUS OF $5,838 IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT OF THIS POSITION PAID IN 2 INSTALLMENTS WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF HIRE: $2,919 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE DATE & $2,919 12 MONTHS AFTER HIRE DATE.

This position is responsible for an assigned area of distributed control system and instrumentation installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair. This position must commission and operate existing and new plants as well as, bridges. The control systems and associated instruments operate large-scale chilled water plants, a sophisticated Thermal Energy Storage System and 'Free Cooling' Heat Exchangers, future plant/facility growth and on-going upgrading of existing controls and power electronics.

Associate's degree in electronics; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Associates Degree in Electronics; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Position is:
* Emergency Duty (example - active shooter).
* Communicable Disease Mandatory Primary On-site (example - pandemic).
* Severe Weather (example - hurricane).

Associate's Degree in Electronics; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Valid NC Driver's License

Position will work in a very noisy environment requiring hearing protection. Some work must be performed in high places such as cooling towers.
Employee works in close proximity to high voltages found in large horsepower machinery while operating. Position is expected to work on energized electrical equipment as deemed necessary by management. May be exposed to hazardous substances.

Multiple priorities, changing weather conditions, manpower, equipment availability, unexpected emergencies, and cascading failures, short periods of time to analyze and take action. Equipment availability affects scheduled maintenance and retrofit projects for instruments. Daily, weekly, monthly and annually activities must adjust to weather induced changes in operation. New types of cooling technology and operating procedures require on-going changes to the instrumentation. New proprietary vendor equipment and upgrades to existing equipment require learning new procedures and techniques to install and maintain control systems.

Not Applicable.

A newly hired permanent full time or permanent part-time (more than 20 hours a week) employee are eligible for a sign-on bonus (this will be prorated for employees working more than 20 hours and less than 40 hours per week).

This SHRA Sign-on Bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. All recipients must sign the Pay Back Agreement form. Additional information regarding the SHRA Sign-on Policy can be found https://oshr.nc.gov/policies/sign-and-retention-bonus-policy .

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.