CareerPlan

Mechanical Technical Advisor

Auburn University, ALFull-time2026-08-17 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead technical authority for HVAC, building controls, and facility operations supporting 250+ campus facilities and 7M sq ft of building space.

Role type

Senior IC mechanical technical advisor (HVAC & controls)

Builds

Campus facility operations, maintenance work orders, and construction/renovation projects

Domain

Higher education facilities management

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

HVAC systems expertise, boiler/steam/motor/pump/drive/controls knowledge, elevator systems knowledge, preventative maintenance planning, mechanical design review, quality control program coordination, on-site inspection, outage planning, cost estimation, procedure development, training delivery

Preferred skills

Vocational/technical diploma, mentoring experience, project leadership

Technologies

HVAC systems, building controls, mechanical design software

Responsibilities

Diagnose complex mechanical problems and prescribe repair methods; coordinate and oversee mechanical quality control programs; review mechanical design documents for compliance; conduct on-site inspections for construction/renovation projects; plan and manage mechanical outages; estimate costs and organize mechanical renovation projects; develop procedures and provide training to maintenance staff