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Instrumentation Technician - Licensed Electrician
Join a department where your work directly fuels groundbreaking discoveries in cancer research. As part of the Operations & Maintenance (OAM) team, you will support world‑class researchers—including a Nobel Prize–winning scientist whose work has led to cures for certain types of melanoma. Your expertise will help power research that has the potential to save countless lives.
The MDA South Campus is expanding with two cutting‑edge research buildings, making this an exciting time to join a growing and future‑focused team. Our department thrives on continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration. We are actively seeking individuals who want to grow their skills, take on new challenges, and evolve alongside our rapidly advancing campus infrastructure.
Working here means becoming part of a mission-driven community committed to eliminating cancer. Every system you sustain, optimize, or improve contributes directly to the success of life‑changing scientific breakthroughs.
Ideal candidate will have a current Journeyman/Master Electrician license.
The work schedule is Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 PM.
The salary range is $57,500 - $72,000 - $86,500.
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 Join MD Anderson?
Be part of a world-renowned cancer center making an impact across Texas and beyond.
Collaborate with top-tier leaders and institutions in academic medicine
Help shape the future of healthcare through bold, system-wide innovation
Work with a Mission-Driven Organization: Be part of MD Anderson's mission to eliminate cancer through integrated patient care, research, and education, contributing to a globally recognized institution with a meaningful purpose.
SUMMARY
The primary purpose of the Instrumentation Technician position is to provide highly skilled technical work involving electronic, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic controls of typical state-of-the-art hospital facilities systems and equipment. Impacts the installation, maintenance and repair of Institutional electronic, electrical, mechanical and pneumatic controls and equipment (primarily HVAC and facility monitoring/control systems).
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Reads, draws and interprets electrical, pneumatic, mechanical and heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) schematics, one line diagrams and control sequence of operations. Programs microprocessors for initial commissioning, tune of control loops and calibration of analog inputs. 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. Investigates outages. May order materials and maintain inventory.
Interprets and works from blueprints, sketches and diagrams.
Estimates cost of work and may order materials and maintain inventory.
Discusses issues, concerns and process improvement options with direct supervisor.
Responsible for completing work order and asset documentation according to CMMS Standards.
Provides accurate information on labor hrs, material used to complete work, work performed, notes any additional required work and/or asset information.
Preventive Maintenance
Performs Preventive Maintenance on Instrumentation and Electrical equipment according to manufacturer’s specifications and CMMS directed work.
Corrective Maintenance
Programs microprocessors for initial commissioning, tune of control loops and calibration of analog inputs.
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.
Participates in a monthly meeting with BAS group to discuss issues, concerns and works closely with BAS group to resolve issues.
Team and Work Load Support
Investigates outages, supports or performs other work as necessary in the management the work load.
Attends and participates in energy optimization and other meetings pertaining to instrument technician and process control improvement.
On-Call
The employee may be expected to be part of an on-call group and when assigned this responsibility, will be compensated for that time.
When on-call, employee must be available and able to respond in accordance to on-call policy.
Periods of alert when Emergency Conditions may be expected is not considered on-call.
Essential Personnel
This position is considered “essential personnel” in the event of suspension of normal operations due to inclement weather or other emergencies.
Employee is required to perform duties as outlined in the Emergency Management Plans.
Incidental Work
Employee will perform other incidental or related tasks as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Preferred: Associate's Degree Electronics or related field.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Required: Four years Electronic, building automated systems and pneumatic controls experience to include two years of electrical experience. or
- Required: Two years Electronic, building automated systems and pneumatic controls experience to include one year of electrical experience, with Journeyman Electrician's license.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Preferred: JRNY-E - Journeyman Electrician Journeyman Electrician's license Upon Hire
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
