I&C Technician

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department ES CW-227310 Career Area Facilities and Skilled Trades Is this an internal only recruitment? No Posting Open Date 04/07/2026 Application Deadline 08/03/2026 Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA) Position Title Electronics Specialist - Journey Salary Grade Equivalent NC09 / GN09 Working Title I&C Technician Position Number 20075382 Vacancy ID P020938 Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Permanent If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment Hours per week 40 Work Schedule

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.

Work Location CHAPEL HILL, NC Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $37849 - $69160 Pay Band Information

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Notice to Applicants

Position Summary Information

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The purpose of Chilled Water Systems (CWS) 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 - the single, virtual chilled water plant, comprised of four (4) networked chiller plants that are operated as a single virtual 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. CWS is part of UNC Energy Services.

Position Summary

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 AND $2,919 12 MONTHS AFTER HIRE DATE.

This position is responsible for assigned areas of distributed control system and instrumentation installation, commissioning, maintenance and repair. This position must commission and operate existing and new plants. The control systems and associated instruments operate 5 large-scale chilled water plants, a sophisticated Thermal Energy Storage System and upgrading of existing controls and power electronics. The plants must operate continuously and are unattended 31% of the time. With the growing size and complexity of the chilled water system, it requires extension automation at the central plants. The chiller plant operation has evolved from stand-along plant operation at each respective site to a multiple virtual plant operation. Chilled water machinery is fully automated to enable unattended operation. This position involves distributed control systems, instrumentation, and power electronics, installation, commissioning, maintenance and repair. These are full-time duties with continued plant expansions and the need to constantly update and maintain existing hardware and software.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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

Management Preferences

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

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Valid NC Driver's License.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Position Requires:

• Ascend/Descend ladders and/or stairs to heights of 120 feet (cooling towers).
• Work hands-free on Instrumentation equipment at high elevations (example cooling towers), with approved safety equipment (PPE).
• Enter Confined Spaces.
• Contact with or exposed to Hazardous Materials/Substances.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance.
• Manipulate large pieces of equipment weighing up to 1000lbs. with PPE such as suitable rigging equipment.
• Work in very noisy environments - hearing protection PPE provided.
• Work on energized equipment less than 1000 volts (medium voltage and large horsepower machinery) - PPE provided.
• Valid NC Driver's License to operate CWS vehicles as required for position.
• Follows all local, state and federal safety guidelines (proper PPE will be provided).

Position uses equipment such as:

laptop computers, digital multimeters, precision electronic and pneumatic loop calibrators, and precision decade bridges to check instrument configuration and test control loop quality including control valves and other final control device functions. Use precision watt calibrators, power analyzers, and digital storage oscilloscopes to check for power quality, power element, and transmitter accuracy. Use computer to develop and maintain an instrument database.

Performs lockout/tag out per OSHA guidelines. Calibrated & tested controls to prevent catastrophic equipment failure, personal injury, or loss of life.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements Evening work occasionally, Exposure to Hazardous Materials, Night work occasionally, On-call, Overtime occasionally, Respirator, general use, Weekend work occasionally Special Instructions

ELIGIBILITY FOR SIGN-ON BONUS

The selected candidate for this position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. Qualified applicants must apply and be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirements:

To be eligible for a Sign-on bonus, an individual must not have worked in a probationary, permanent, or time-limited appointment in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government, including but not limited to the judicial system, state executive branch agencies, and the university system in a position subject to the State Human Resources Act.

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.

Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/315672

Contact Information

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• List of References

Optional Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How many years of electrical/electronics experience do you have?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you have an Electronics degree?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have Distributed Control Systems (DCS) or Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) experience?

• Yes

• No

• • Describe your experience in the electrical/electronics trades.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education for the Electronics Specialist position.
• Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, and/or Doctorate in electronics
• Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, and/or Doctorate in an unrelated field and 2 years of related experience
• Combination of post-high school education and experience to equal at least 2 years of related experience. (ex: 1 year towards related degree and 1 year related experience)
• High School diploma/GED and at least 2 years of related experience
• Did not complete high school but have a combination of high school education and related experience to equal 6 years. (ex. 3 years of high school and 3 years related experience)
• None of the above