Amentum

BuildingAutomationControlsTechnician

Williamsburg, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Building Automation Controls Technician at Amentum. Skills: Building Automation, Control Systems, HVAC Maintenance. Install control systems. Program control systems”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure functional reliability of operating/monitoring system

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Analyzing system malfunctions; Determining appropriate repairs; Diagnose and resolve technical problems

Eligibility Requirements

Physical abilities such as trunk strength, manual dexterity, and wrist-finger movement, Ability to obtain and/or maintain a government issued clearance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High school diploma or GED, Valid drivers license, Two years of experience installing and maintaining building/plant control systems and their related equipment, Experience with energy management systems, Experience with environmental control systems, Experience with boiler control systems, Experience with chiller control systems, Experience with sanitary/storm sewer systems, Experience with plant instrumentation systems, Ability to obtain and/or maintain a government issued clearance at time of application

Nice to Have

Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience

What You'll Do.

Install control systems

Program control systems

Calibrate control systems

Operate control systems

Repair control systems

Troubleshoot system controller boards

Troubleshoot field devices

Troubleshoot sensor wiring

Troubleshoot control wiring

Troubleshoot input wiring

Troubleshoot output wiring

Troubleshoot network wiring

Troubleshoot communications wiring

Diagnose technical problems

Resolve technical problems

Perform needed repairs

Calibrate system devices

Inspect HVAC equipment

Troubleshoot HVAC equipment

Perform corrective maintenance HVAC

Perform preventative maintenance HVAC

Install system hardware

Modify system hardware

Maintain system hardware

Install motor control systems

Maintain motor control systems

Check building automation system

Monitor building automation system

Maintain building automation system

Install building automation system

Program control systems

Read system blueprints

Modify system blueprints

Read system schematics

Modify system schematics

Create hardware schedules

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Receives supervision; Works within specific guidelines

Communication Scope

Customer service skills

Process & Methodology

Create hardware schedules for projects

Full Job Description

**Amentum** is seeking a**Building Automation Controls Technician** located in the Williamsburg area of Virginia. The Technician is responsible for installing, programming, testing, calibrating, operating, and repair of control systems along with their related software, hardware, and equipment. These systems include energy management systems, environmental control systems, boiler control systems, chiller control systems, domestic water systems, sanitary and storm sewer systems, and plant monitoring instruments. **Job Requirements:** * Receives supervision in the form of daily assignments/work orders, projects and tasks to be completed. * Performs the duties of the job within specific guidelines and using departmental procedures. * Requires knowledge gained through prior experience with control systems. * Skills in analyzing system malfunctions and determining appropriate repairs. * Specific knowledge of the related software and computer systems. * Incumbents may be generalists who work on multiple systems, or specialists who serve as an expert technician on a single type of system. * Requires basic customer service skills. * Physical abilities such as trunk strength, manual dexterity, and wrist-finger movement in order to perform the essential functions of the position. * Requires general knowledge of digital control concepts such as analog and digital inputs and outputs, sequences of operations, point addressable devices, closed loop and supervisory feedback systems, device programming, serial communications, and computer networking. * Requires general skill in analyzing control system malfunctions and determining appropriate repairs. * Troubleshooting system controller boards, field devices, sensor wiring, control wiring, general input and output wiring, and network/communications wiring. * Requires skill in the use of technicians' tools such as electric meters, oscilloscopes, calibration devices, electronic testers, etc. * Requires knowledge of general methods of

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