Instruments & Controls Tech B Power Plant

Instruments & Controls Tech B Power Plant

Notre Dame, IN, United States
Full-time
VP-Facilities Design & Operations
NIC2

Company Description

The University of Notre Dame is more than a workplace! We are a vibrant, mission-driven community where every employee is valued and supported. Rooted in a tradition of excellence and inspired by our Catholic character, Notre Dame is committed to fostering an environment of care that nurtures the whole person-mind, body, and spirit. Here, you will find a deep sense of belonging, a culture that prioritizes well-being, and the opportunity to grow your career while being a force for good in the world. Whether contributing to world-class research, shaping the student experience, or supporting the University's mission in other ways, you will be part of a dedicated team working to make a meaningful impact on campus and beyond. At Notre Dame, your work matters, and so do you!

Job Description

The University of Notre Dame Power Plant is looking for a DeltaV Controls Technician who views the system as more than just a set of wires and screens. While this role involves the vital maintenance and calibration of our instrumentation, we are looking for someone who specifically enjoys the logic side of controls-building it, troubleshooting it, and making it better.

This is a mission-critical role where you aren't just following a manual; you're the person who can open up a control strategy, trace the logic, and solve the puzzle rather than just resetting a code.

What You'll Be Doing

• System Ownership: Support and maintain the DeltaV control system, ensuring the logic and sequencing drive safe and reliable plant operations.
• Logic-First Troubleshooting: Deep-dive into function blocks, control strategies, and interlocks to figure out the 'why' behind system behavior.
• Precision Maintenance: Perform essential calibration, testing, and repairs on complex instrumentation-including digital, analog, and pneumatic controls.
• Continuous Improvement: Partner with the Operations team to upgrade existing systems and improve performance. You'll be the person who fixes the problem instead of guessing.
• Compliance & Safety: Conduct audits and calibrations to ensure the accuracy of our records and reports. You'll also be a key player in responding to emergency situations to restore system functionality safely.

What We're Looking For

• The Mindset: You have a 'logic-first' brain. Whether your background is in DeltaV, PLC programming, or DCS, you understand cause-and-effect and process automation.
• Technical Foundation: You are comfortable with transmitters, transducers, meters, and controllers. You can bridge the gap between field hardware and the digital control room.
• Education: A one-year technical certificate or completion of a Technical School/Apprenticeship program.
• Experience: 1-2 years of relevant experience in a high-stakes environment.
• Commitment: Ability to successfully complete the Utilities Department training regimen for this position within 12 months of hire.

Why Notre Dame?

If you thrive on precision, problem-solving, and making a real impact on daily operations, you'll find a home here. We offer:

• A strong, stable work environment with a mission-driven team.
• Competitive pay based on your specific experience.
• Excellent benefits and a chance to work at one of the world's leading universities.

Qualifications

Education & Training

• One-year certificate or technical training from a college or technical school required
• Completion of a Technical School or Apprenticeship Program

Experience

• 1-2 years of relevant experience

Skills & Technical Expertise

• Strong ability to test, troubleshoot, assess, calibrate, repair, and commission instrumentation and control systems, including:
  • Digital, analog, and pneumatic controls
  • Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
  • Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
  • Discrete controls
  • Instrumentation such as transmitters, transducers, meters, and controllers
• Ability to successfully complete the Utilities Department training regimen for this position within 12 months of hire

Additional Information

Application Deadline to Apply: May 22, 2026

Hiring Pay Range: Commensurate with experience