I&C Technician/Munitions Handler

Amentum•Huntsville, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a highly motivated individual for the role of Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Technician/Munitions Handler to support The Prototype Recovered Ordnance Destruction System (PRODS) project based in Huntsville, Alabama, within the Redstone Arsenal. This position will be responsible for maintaining the company’s buildings, facilities, and equipment in functional and operating and condition. Work will be performed in a demilitarization facility. This is a full-time position (40 hours/week), working 10 hours/day Monday-Thursday and may be required to work overtime or outside normal operating hours (to include weekends and holidays) to support processing.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and 5 or more years industrial maintenance experience in an operating demilitarization, chemical, power, processing, industrial service, military, or manufacturing plant OR; Completion of formal apprenticeship or similar accredited training program (such as vocational, trade, commercial, or military) in the I & C field and 5 or more years industrial maintenance experience in an operating demilitarization, chemical, power, processing, industrial service, military or manufacturing plant
Completion of a degreed course of study from an accredited institution in electrical engineering technology, electrical technology, mechatronics, robotics and automation, or other similar technical degree.
Previously certified as an I&C Technician under an SDC or demilitarization certification program.
Must be a US Citizen or naturalized citizen able to obtain and maintain site access.
Must be computer literate in common software applications and able to operate general office equipment.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must be willing to work overtime, varying hours and/or rotating shifts.
Must be willing and able to work in an industrial environment that is in a demilitarization facility.
Must have experience and/or completed training/education and can show competency and proficiency working with and installing low voltage (≤ 120 volts) electrical equipment, systems, and components.
Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, layout and specifications in the performance of the duties to ensure system integrity is maintained.
Must have thorough understanding of instrumentation equipment (transmitters, thermocouple devices,, etc.) operation of that equipment. Also instrumentation equipment maintenance requirements and restrictions imposed by safety and environmental regulations.
Must have experience and/or have completed training/education and can show competency and proficiency in the following: Analog and digital process control loop functionality.
Process instrumentation troubleshooting by use of Multi-meters and Fluke 744 Calibrators.
Performing process instrumentation replacement and calibrations.
Use of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID).
Use of a military or industrial OSHA approved Lock Out Tag Out program.
Sound fundamentals in the use of measuring and testing equipment consistent with I/C scope of work.
Ability to complete training and certification of the SDC Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS).
Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) and familiarity with Siemens control systems.
Knowledge of Process Data Acquisition and Recording Systems (PDARS).
Experience using process trend data analysis software to troubleshoot instrumentation issues.
Experience with continuous emissions monitoring system (CEMS) equipment.
Experience troubleshooting and repairing HVAC systems.
Experience operating a Forklift in an industrial environment.
Experience working in a toxic or hazardous work environment.
Experience working around and handling explosively configured materials.
Knowledge/Experience in a I&C Technician.
Knowledge/Experience working in a Control Room.
Certified as a I&C Technician and Munitions Handler under a certification program.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of instrumentation, controls/electronics and electrical trade functions to include modifications and revisions, and corrective and preventive maintenance on facility systems, equipment and components such as instrumentation, control circuits, pressure indicators and temperature indicators, programmable logic controllers, motor control centers, motors, HVAC units and control and power circuits involved in the installation of conduit, cable trays, raceways, wiring and other associated electrical equipment in support of plant configuration changes.
Perform the installation and removal of piping, circuits, and associated instrumentation and equipment supporting facility modifications.
Perform and support munitions handling, waste management housekeeping practices and other duties as assigned will be required.
Perform hazardous waste worker duties in permitted or regulated facilities to include movement, containerization, storage, identification, loading, record keeping, emergency response and/or handling/disposing of hazardous waste such as munitions, explosives, incendiaries, pyrotechnics, smokes, and other hazardous waste streams.
Perform all work safely and with the utmost concern for the safety of self and other employees and in compliance with environmental permits and regulations.
Be at work when scheduled and maintain a good attendance record.
Move unpacked munitions to the appropriate conveyor line to be fed to the PRODS in accordance with approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Perform overpacking operations of questionable deteriorated condition ordnance.
Assist the Area Supervisor in ensuring that munition accountability is maintained accurately.
Operate equipment in assigned functional areas in accordance with established SOP's and test procedures.
Maintain Fitness for Duty Standards.
Perform journeyman level duties in the installation, repair and maintenance of low voltage (≤ 120 volts) electrical equipment, systems and components.
I&C Technicians may perform Electrical LO/TO zero energy verifications on 480-volt electrical equipment, after completion of NFPA 70 Qualified Person Training.
Replace worn, damaged or failed components and fixtures in support of facility operations.
Conduct post-maintenance testing of systems, equipment and components as necessary to complete work packages ensuring systems, equipment and components are returned to operational conditions.
Complete training and certification of the SDC Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS).
Carry out or assist in the operation, calibration and performance of preventive/corrective maintenance :maintain records on all CEMS equipment.
Recommend changes to fine-tune any monitoring, waste sampling, and CEMS related procedures
Perform operational check, acceptance testing, and systemization of monitoring.
Wear various levels of Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) in the performance of assigned duties.
Work near and handle explosive configured munitions, components and residues, in environments with elevated temperatures
Maintain accountability of property, including tools and maintenance equipment.
Understand and utilize a variety of hand tools, power tools, measurement and test equipment (M&TE) in the performance of duties.
Make periodic, routine tours through operating areas to ensure safe and efficient operations.
Monitor assigned system parameters for trending towards deviation of established limits for current operating conditions, and performs appropriate corrective actions to prevent deviation from established limits.
Complete data sheets, test records, and other operational documentation as required for equipment and systems in assigned functional areas.
Assist Engineering with modifications/revisions to plant systems, equipment and/or components.
Maintain housekeeping in all areas.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the PRODS project.