Controls Technician - Electrical

Amentum • Full-time • McLean, VA, US • 3w ago

Amentum is seeking a Controls Technician - Electrical to join our team in McLean, VA! As a Controls Technician, you will install, maintain, test, start up, and adjust a wide variety of electrical, electronic, electropneumatic, and electro-mechanical instrumentation and control systems/equipment. Specific electrical and controls (E&C) systems include, but are not limited to, those associated with the electrical distribution system, turbine generators, chillers, boilers, incinerators, and HVAC equipment.

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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Journeyman Electrical License.
Two years’ experience in maintenance and repair on commercial/industrial/residential building equipment to include, but not limited to: cooling towers, pumps, heat exchangers.
Two years working experience with high voltage up to 15,000VAC, preferred.
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).
Five years working experience with 120VAC.
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.
High school, technical school, apprenticeship, trade school graduate or equivalent required.
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 able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret US Government security clearance. Note: US citizenship is required to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.