Instrumentation & Controls QA/QC Specialist (Electrical)

Standard Calibrations•Chesapeake, VA

About The Position

The Instrumentation & Controls QA/QC Specialist (Electrical) surveys and audits instrumentation and control sensors and devices in construction environments, diagnoses and repairs complex control-system malfunctions, and reviews quality control for hardware installations in new construction and retrofits. The role reviews operating-equipment data for efficiency improvements, provides controls-audit scope and process-improvement reviews, and delivers technical controls training and support to data-center operations staff. The specialist collaborates with the global automation and optimization team and communicates issues and upcoming audit work with construction contractors. Other duties may be required to support customer data-center operations. The role is open to candidates throughout Virginia and Northeast North Carolina. Travel is primarily out of the area, overnight, and global, and is required at least 60% of the time. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be necessary to meet project commitments. Work may take place in office, industrial, or shipboard locations and may involve hot, cold, humid, dirty, noisy, elevated, or confined-space environments. Required protective equipment includes an approved Class B hard hat, non-conductive PPE, steel-toed shoes, insulated and protector gloves as task-specific, eye and hearing protection, and task-specific protective clothing. Compensation is $32.00 to $38.00 per hour, depending on experience. Wages in the candidate’s region will be considered in final offers. Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screening, background check, and basic skills knowledge tests; have or be able to obtain a passport; and have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Requirements

At least 3 years of controls experience with sensors and instrumentation in central plants, air handling units, and evaporative cooling/humidification systems.
Working knowledge of electrical and life safety systems associated with critical environments.
Experience interpreting and auditing blueprints/CAD drawings and control diagrams.
Communication and organizational skills.
Ability to lift, carry, and transport equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
Ability to perform bending, squatting, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and walking for 8 or more hours daily.
Ability to work in office, industrial, or shipboard locations, including cold, hot, or humid conditions, around moving equipment and potentially high noise levels.
Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces with appropriate PPE.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screening, background check, and basic skills knowledge tests.
Must have or be able to obtain a passport.
Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Must be available to travel 60% or more and willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays if necessary to meet project commitments.

Nice To Haves

Experience in data centers or other critical environments.
AS/BS degree in engineering or technical studies, military technical school, or equivalent work experience.
DDC/PLC experience.
Experience with common software programming languages such as Python, PHP, and SQL.
Experience beyond field technician level, such as project management, project engineering, or operations management.

Responsibilities

Survey and audit instrumentation and control sensors and devices in construction environments.
Diagnose and repair complex control-system malfunctions involving a variety of electronic control systems.
Troubleshoot and repair control hardware, including controllers, relays, measurement devices, and actuators.
Review operating-equipment data for efficiency improvements and communicate the data professionally to a group.
Review quality control of hardware installation for new construction and retrofits.
Provide controls-audit scope and review processes for improvement.
Provide technical controls training and support to data-center operations staff.
Collaborate with the global automation and optimization team to implement initiatives at the data center.
Communicate issues and upcoming audit work with construction contractors.
Perform other duties as required to support customer data-center operations.