Controls Technician - Electrical

Amentum•McLean, VA

1d•$55 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Controls Technician - Electrical to join their team in McLean, Virginia. This role involves installing, maintaining, testing, starting up, and adjusting a wide range of electrical, electronic, electropneumatic, and electro-mechanical instrumentation and control systems/equipment. These systems include those associated with electrical distribution, turbine generators, chillers, boilers, incinerators, and HVAC equipment. The technician will read, interpret, and troubleshoot system deficiencies using various diagrams and logics, and must be able to troubleshoot both mechanical and electrical sides of systems. Responsibilities also include maintaining documentation, programming, calibrating, tuning, and repairing E&C systems and components. The role requires working with microprocessor-based central control systems, programming and troubleshooting ladder logic, adjusting control system parameters, and performing startup and checkout of new systems. The technician will direct repair personnel as assigned and provide technical support to the E&C Engineer. The position operates on a regular schedule of 1:30 PM-10:00 PM, Monday-Friday, with a training period of 5:30 AM-2:00 PM, Monday-Friday, and requires adherence to strict safety guidelines in a drug-free workplace.

Requirements

Working experience in electrical, industrial electronics, and electro-pneumatics.
Ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot using electrical schematics, loop diagrams, control logics, mechanical drawings, and piping & instrument diagrams (P&ID’s).
Working knowledge of PLC programming.
Must be able to read, interpret, and troubleshoot ladder logic from computer terminal.
Knowledgeable in direct digital control (DDC) and other forms of electronic controls.
Hands-on experience in calibration and maintenance of electronic and/ or electro-pneumatic control system equipment.
Hands-on experience in repair and troubleshooting of motor control centers and variable frequency drives (VFD’s).
Ability to quickly learn operating and control systems for principal site-specific systems including, but not limited to, the electrical distribution system, turbine generators, chillers, boilers, incinerators, and HVAC equipment.
Ability to comprehend written and oral instructions.
A willingness to work rotational shift if necessary, including days, evenings, and nights, as well as, overtime, on-call, call-ins, weekends, and holidays.
Must be a U.S. Citizen, able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Security Clearance.
High school, technical school, apprenticeship, trade school graduate or equivalent.
Two years’ experience in maintenance and repair on commercial/industrial/residential building equipment to include, but not limited to: cooling towers, pumps, heat exchangers.
Five years working experience with 120VAC.
Journeyman Electrical License.
Compliance with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment.
Successful completion of the drug screening process.

Nice To Haves

Two years working experience with high voltage up to 15,000VAC.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Understanding of Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and SCADA.
Understanding of HVAC building management systems (BMS).
NFPA-70E Training.
OSHA 10 Training.
CPR Training.
Certified and proficient in Foxboro computer systems to include hands-on and / or classroom experience.

Responsibilities

Read, interpret, and troubleshoot site E&C system deficiencies using electrical schematics, loop diagrams, control logics, mechanical drawings, and piping & instrument diagrams (P&IDs).
Troubleshoot indiscriminately both the mechanical and electrical sides of systems.
Maintain as-built logics, control loop diagrams, and documentation for all assigned systems.
Install, program, troubleshoot, calibrate, tune, preventive and predictive maintenance (condition monitoring), replace and repair all assigned E&C systems and all associated electrical, electronic, electropneumatic, and electro-mechanical components, including instrumentation and end-elements.
Troubleshoot hardware and software problems; perform simple programming, data base changes, and alarm log reviews; perform and maintain system back-ups and history database files; develop and install graphics to enhance operation and maintenance; and perform miscellaneous administrative functions as directed by E&C Engineer on site’s microprocessor-based central control systems.
Program and troubleshoot ladder logic, both in hard-wired relays and PLC, for control systems.
Adjust control system parameters as required and/or directed by E&C Engineer.
Perform startup and checkout of newly installed E&C systems prior to operations turnover.
Complete ADC’s as required.
Direct repair personnel as assigned.
Provide technical support as required to the E&C Engineer in the performance of his/her duties.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Continuously develop and maintain a safe work environment.
Complete all training requirements and fulfill all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.
Conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts.
Read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.