Control Technician, HVAC

Amentum•West McLean, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Controls Technician, HVAC to join our team in McLean, VA! Purpose/Scope Operate, repair, troubleshoot, maintain, and manage the control systems and associated subsystems. Coordinate with the designated liaison on all current and future modification to the BMS. Responsibilities Troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance on hardware for the assigned computer systems. Troubleshoot and schedule field repairs for instrumentation associated with the assigned computer systems. Troubleshoot software program problems in the assigned computer systems. Perform in-house training of personnel on operation of assigned systems. Make database changes, develop, and install graphic screens to enhance operation and maintenance. Monitor operations, implement new ideas, and establish trends toward Energy Management of the assigned systems. Define levels of access into the assigned systems. Develop and update floor plans or sensor locations throughout the building. Review and update alarm messages. Review alarm printout for possible system malfunctions. Conduct a daily inspection tour of the entire environmental control system, and related equipment, at this facility to perform period preventive maintenance. Test and adjust the control systems in accordance with a well-defined program. Install, maintain, and repair electronic and pneumatic equipment, such as building equipment controls, etc., and order parts required to make necessary repairs. Maintain a complete service workbench for electronic and/or pneumatic repairs. Synchronize operation of electric devices of 120 Volts and below, pneumatic, and mechanical sensing, control and recording devices. Adjust manual and automatic controls for HVAC systems. Check all safety valves and devices Perform other job-related duties. Direct repair personnel as assigned.

Requirements

Eight years' experience in maintenance and repair of pneumatic and electronic pneumatic control required.
Must possess a Journeyman HVAC license, or Maryland Grade I Stationary Engineer License, or DC 3rd steam boiler engineer license or equivalent.
Must have Universal CFC
High school, technical school, apprenticeship, trade school graduate or equivalent required.
Be well-versed in AC/DC Electronic theory and solid-state electronics, digital electronic theory, DDC controls, computer operations and theory.
Can maintain, calibrate, and repair various parts of the system using equipment such as digital multimeter, analog voltmeter, variable power supplies, and Simpson meter.
Have familiarity with Building Management Systems.
Be willing to go off site for in-depth training on appropriate system.
Be familiar with how to troubleshoot and repair pneumatic and electronic pneumatic controls.
Ability to write and provide written correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to comprehend written and oral instructions.
A willingness to work rotational shift if necessary, including days, evenings, and nights, as well as over time, weekends, and holidays.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret US Government security clearance.
Note: US citizenship is required to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Honeywell Building Management System, Excel, and Excel 500 Systems, preferred
NFPA-70E Training
OSHA 10 Training

Responsibilities

Operate, repair, troubleshoot, maintain, and manage the control systems and associated subsystems.
Coordinate with the designated liaison on all current and future modification to the BMS.
Troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance on hardware for the assigned computer systems.
Troubleshoot and schedule field repairs for instrumentation associated with the assigned computer systems.
Troubleshoot software program problems in the assigned computer systems.
Perform in-house training of personnel on operation of assigned systems.
Make database changes, develop, and install graphic screens to enhance operation and maintenance.
Monitor operations, implement new ideas, and establish trends toward Energy Management of the assigned systems.
Define levels of access into the assigned systems.
Develop and update floor plans or sensor locations throughout the building.
Review and update alarm messages.
Review alarm printout for possible system malfunctions.
Conduct a daily inspection tour of the entire environmental control system, and related equipment, at this facility to perform period preventive maintenance.
Test and adjust the control systems in accordance with a well-defined program.
Install, maintain, and repair electronic and pneumatic equipment, such as building equipment controls, etc., and order parts required to make necessary repairs.
Maintain a complete service workbench for electronic and/or pneumatic repairs.
Synchronize operation of electric devices of 120 Volts and below, pneumatic, and mechanical sensing, control and recording devices.
Adjust manual and automatic controls for HVAC systems.
Check all safety valves and devices
Perform other job-related duties.
Direct repair personnel as assigned.