Controls Technician - Electrical

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.

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Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• electrical, industrial electronics, and electro-pneumatics: 2 years (Preferred)
• 120VAC: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Journeyman Electrician license (VA, MD, or DC) (Required)

Work Location: In person