Amentum
ControlsTechnician-Electrical
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“Controls Technician - Electrical at Amentum. Skills: Electrical, Control systems, PLC programming, Troubleshooting. Install, maintain, test, startup, and adjust instrumentation and control systems. Read, interpret, and troubleshoot system deficiencies”
What You'll Achieve.
Performance of his/her duties
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot site E&C system deficiencies; Troubleshoot indiscriminately both the mechanical and electrical sides of systems; Troubleshoot hardware and software; Troubleshoot ladder logic
Operating industrial machinery/power tools, Motor vehicles, Walking, bending, squatting, and carrying materials, Following strict safety guidelines, Use of Personal Protective Equipment, Lift weight more than 50 pounds requires two or more persons, U. S. Citizen, Able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Security Clearance, Safety sensitive position, Drug-free workplace, Comply with company drug and alcohol policies, Work rotational shift, Work overtime, On-call, Call-ins, Weekends, Holidays
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
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), 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, 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, Journeyman Electrical License, Two years’ experience in maintenance and repair on commercial/industrial/residential building equipment, Five years working experience with 120VAC
Nice to Have
Two years working experience with high voltage up to 15,000VAC, Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations, Understanding of Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Understanding of SCADA, Understanding of HVAC building management systems (BMS), NFPA-70E Training, OSHA 10 Training, CPR Training, Certified and proficient in Foxboro computer systems
What You'll Do.
and adjust instrumentation and control systems
and troubleshoot system deficiencies
Maintain as-built logics
control loop diagrams
and repair E&C systems
Perform simple programming
Perform and maintain system back-ups and history database
Develop and install graphics to enhance operation
Perform miscellaneous administrative functions
Program and troubleshoot ladder logic
Adjust control system parameters
Perform startup and checkout of newly installed E&C systems
Direct repair personnel
Provide technical support to E&C Engineer
Perform all other duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Provide technical support as required to the E&C Engineer; Direct repair personnel as assigned
Communication Scope
Ability to comprehend written and oral instructions; Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations
Full Job Description
**Amentum** is looking for an**Controls Technician - Electrical** to join our team in**McLean, Virginia!** As an Controls Technician - Electrical, you will install, maintain, test, startup, 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. **Work Schedule:** Regular Schedule: 1:30 PM- 10:00 PM Monday-Friday (5:30 AM- 2:00 PM Monday-Friday during training period) **Essential 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 operat
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