Job description
Position Purpose
The Utility Metering Technician supports Dartmouth’s Engineering and Utilities Department in the maintenance of the Campus’s utility metering infrastructure. The Technician must be proficient, or can quickly learn proficiency, in all aspects of the installation, maintenance, and repair of electric, chilled water, hot water, and steam condensate utility meters. The Technician’s duties include installing, programming, troubleshooting, and maintaining electrical and electronic meter components, liquid flow monitoring devices, and temperature sensors. The Technician is also responsible for coordinating, troubleshooting, and maintaining meter communication with Dartmouth’s Campus Energy Management System (CEMS).
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Directly related Vocational Training
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Technical school graduate or equivalent education and experience.
- Two years of relevant experience.
- Mechanical aptitude and computer skills, with knowledge of all aspects of Windows Operating System
- Aptitude with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and OneNote.
- Proficiency, or willingness to gain proficiency, with software related to meter setup, configuration, and maintenance.
- Skill in maintenance and repair procedures, including preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repair, construction, and installation of electronic, electrical, and mechanical control systems.
- Must have the ability to follow complex written and oral assignments and communicate effectively.
- Must be able to work independently under minimal supervision, exercise sound judgement, and have excellent problem-solving skills.
- Must successfully complete and remain certified and compliant in all safety or trades related course work as may be required by the College.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be qualified under the terms of the Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Policy.
Preferred Qualifications
- NH Electrician’s License preferred.
- Solid understanding of device communications protocols including BACnet MSTP, BACnet IP, Modbus RTU, and Modbus TCP communications protocols.
- Ability to troubleshoot basic network communications issues.
- Familiarity with Honeywell EBI and Johnson Metasys building automation systems.
- Familiarity with temporary and permanent water and steam condensate flow-monitoring devices, including electro-magnetic and ultrasonic flow monitoring equipment.
- Familiarity with Schneider Electric, Electro Industries, Flexim, Panametrics/Baker-Hughes, Central Station Steam, and Niagara flow monitoring devices preferred.
- Ability to perform math computations as related to trade, and ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
- Strong customer service orientation.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Admin HR Services
Department Contact Phone Number
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Abbe Bjorklund, Engineering Director
Department Contact's Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
UNION POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO SEIU UNION MEMBERS ONLY DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF POSTING. AFTER ONE WEEK OF POSTING, IF THE POSITION HAS NOT BEEN FILLED INTERNALLY, IT IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE DARTMOUTH COMMUNITY.
OPEN TO UNION MEMBERS ONLY FROM (5/15/23) THROUGH (5/21/23).
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
OPEN TO UNION MEMBERS ONLY FROM (5/15/23) THROUGH (5/21/23).
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
Key Accountabilities
Description
Responsibilities
- Performs regular testing and maintenance of utility meters including assessment and troubleshooting of components and systems.
- Determines work methods to accomplish assignments such as repairs, replacements, or new installations. Follows installation manuals, details, schematics, wiring diagrams, and blueprints on all equipment and systems as defined above.
- Performs work in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications, blueprints, shop drawings, schematics, FO&M guidelines, and best trade practices.
Percentage Of Time
Description
- Verifies that meters are configured as per manufacturer’s specifications, installation manuals, and project requirements and submittals.
- Performs diagnostic tests on meters to verify proper system operation. Coordinates with manufacturer’s service technicians both in-person and via remote support to install, maintain, and troubleshoot systems.
- Calibrates meters to ensure accurate data collection. Coordinates factory maintenance with manufacturers and vendors.
Percentage Of Time
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- Maintains systems, components, fixtures, and equipment in accordance with established work order maintenance schedules, calls, or specific assignments.
- Tests performance of systems using tools and equipment such as portable ultrasonic flow meter, thermometer, temperature sensors, data loggers, and digital multimeter to isolate problems and determine where adjustments are necessary.
- Utilizes metering database, CEMS system, and Building Automation Systems (BAS) to validate meter operation and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
- Maintains records of system installations, repairs, calibrations, and tests, using databases, spreadsheets, word documents, and drawings.
Percentage Of Time
Description
- Inspects new meter installations and data to verify system compliance with plans and specifications.
- Coordinates meter-related work with Dartmouth Shops including the BAS Shop, EL Shop, EM Shop, and Heating Plant.
- Maintains effective working relationships with constituents.
- Assists with other areas of the Energy Management Program as assigned. Tasks could include assistance with LED lighting upgrades, HVAC sensor calibrations (temperature, humidity, CO2, airflow measurement), BAS point-to-point check-outs, etc.
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- Participates in trainings as required to maintain or increase skills, duties, and responsibilities as applicable to the position.
- Willingness to work overtime as required.
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Working Conditions
- Work requires bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in cramped or awkward positions.
- Work involves regular lifting, carrying, and holding objects weighing up to 80 pounds.
- Work is performed indoors, outdoors, in bad weather, in areas that are noisy, dirty, or dusty.
- Work may involve or require wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) and/or special or protective clothing, such as aprons or overalls, ARC-rated clothing, gloves, goggles, or masks.
Percentage Of Time
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We are actively striving to make Campus Services a desired place to work in the Upper Valley, a place where people feel welcomed, where they can be their authentic selves, be heard, and feel accepted. We want this culture to be felt by those who receive our services. The way we treat one another should be the same way we treat our customers.
- Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
- Participates in division wide DEI initiatives and training, including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fair, Dependable, Inclusive, Considerate, Vulnerability and Respect)
- Willingness to foster a growth mindset in the areas of increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion across the division
- Collaborates, when appropriate, on other DEI-related initiatives within the division and College
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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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