What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Instrumentation Technician - BAS / HVAC position at BAS / HVAC - MD Anderson Cancer Center Careers?
Patient Care and Prevention Facilities (PC&PF) plays a vital role in supporting MD Anderson Cancer Center by ensuring all facilities remain safe, compliant, and fully operational while driving key construction and modernization initiatives. Our team works in a collaborative, hands‑on environment where every individual is valued, and no task is considered above or below anyone—including leadership. By maintaining and optimizing critical systems such as HVAC, BAS communication, and environmental controls in sensitive clinical areas, our work directly supports world‑class patient care. Candidates joining PC&PF can expect a supportive, team‑oriented workplace that values expertise, open communication, and continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in building automation systems—preferably within a hospital environment—and demonstrates a strong foundation in troubleshooting and maintaining HVAC systems. They possess general BAS knowledge, familiarity with building automation controls, and the ability to diagnose issues related to hot water, chilled water, humidity, temperature, and air pressure systems commonly found in pharmacy and OR settings. While BAS experience is a must-have, candidates with additional skills such as MAXIMO (CMMS) experience, installation of valves and actuators (particularly SIEMENS products), electronic control systems, and communication with BOT teams on BAS signals and data will be highly valued. The ideal candidate is adaptable, team‑oriented, and motivated to contribute to a department where every role is respected and collaborative problem‑solving is central to success.
The salary range for this position is $82,500 - $103,000 - $123,500
The work schedule is Sunday & Monday, 7am-730pm; Tuesday & Wednesday, 7am-330pm.
MD Anderson offers our employees:
Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week
Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage
Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals
Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program
Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups.
Why Us?
Join MD Anderson Cancer Center and contribute to a mission that saves lives every day. This role offers opportunities for professional growth, hands-on technical work, and collaboration in a world-class healthcare environment.
Responsibilities
- Repair and maintain electronic and control equipment, respond to customer calls, provide support to emergencies, provides critical thinking and leadership
- Respond to client requests and emergency calls.
- Performs functions on live circuits and in operating controls enclosures.
- May install, troubleshoot and repair 120, 208, 240 and 480 volt controls and equipment per NEC guidelines.
- Skilled in practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment of electronic technician trade:
- Skilled in the used of the following tools/calibrating instruments: thermocouple calibrator, resistance temperature, detector calibrator, voltage and current generator, multi-meters, and decade resistance box.
- Maintain and repair typical building electronic, electrical, mechanical and pneumatic systems.
- Install, calibrate, and check assigned systems using manual dexterity, hand tools, and visual ability.
- Examine and test mechanisms and circuitry for defects.
- Run conduit, pull wire, and install circuits for electrically powered units.
- Maintain/repair/calibrate HVAC systems to include air handling units, fan coil units, terminal boxes, dampers, thermostats sensors, control valves, and associated HVAC equipment.
- Troubleshoot equipment in or out of control systems, and replace or repair defective components:
- Requisition material.
- Ability to program microprocessors for initial commissioning and tune operating controls.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the job.
- Ability to Apply Craft Skills Knowledge - Reads, draws and interprets electrical, pneumatic, mechanical and heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) schematics, one line diagrams and control sequence of operations.
- Coordinates and prioritizes the workflow of technicians. Investigates outages.
- Participates in the development of the "Owners Design Guidelines", project design phases and review processes.
- Inspects contracted instrumentation work to ensure repairs and installations are compliant.
- Functions as a point of contact for vendors. Prepares and submits reports. Participates in process improvement initiatives.
- May precept staff. Document and Communication Provide complete information to accurately document corrective action, labor hour, and materials used on work orders.
- Timely communication to supervisor of any other issues encountered during the performance of work.
- Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION
- Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Preferred: Associate's Degree Electronics or related field.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Required: Eight years Electronic, building automated systems and pneumatic controls experience to include two years of electrical experience. or Six years Electronic, building automated systems and pneumatic controls experience to include one year of electrical experience with Journeyman Electrician's license.
- Preferred: HVAC background experience
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Preferred: Journeyman Electrician
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Salary : $82,500 - $103,000