Electrical Control Technician

Job Summary

Amentum is seeking an Electrical Control Technician to join our team in McLean, VA! As the Electrical Control Technician you will install, maintain, test, startup, and adjust a wide variety of electrical, electronic, electro-pneumatic, 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 a U.S. Citizen. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI government security clearance.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 5:30AM-2:00PM

MAJOR DUTIES AND 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, electro-pneumatic, 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.

• Journeyman Electrical License.

• Two (2) years’ experience in maintenance and repair on commercial/industrial/residential building equipment to include, but not limited to: cooling towers, pumps, heat exchangers.

• Two (2) years working experience with high voltage up to 15,000VAC, preferred.

• Five (5) years working experience with 120VAC.

• 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 including, but not limited to, the electrical distribution system, turbine generators, chillers, boilers, incinerators, and HVAC equipment.
• 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 a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI government security clearance.

EDUCATION: High school, technical school, apprenticeship, trade school graduate or equivalent required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Incumbents may work in conditions that require operating industrial
machinery/power tools and motor vehicles. Additionally, incumbents may participate in work that
requires walking, bending, squatting, and carrying materials throughout the facility. Workplace
conditions necessitate following strict safety guidelines and the use of Personal Protective
Equipment. Work tasks requiring the incumbent to lift weight more than 50 pounds requires two
or more persons.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee may
perform on an occasional to regular basis while performing functions of this job. The work
environment characteristics describe here are representative of those an employee may
encounter on an occasional to regular basis while performing the functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform these functions.

• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Understanding of Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and SCADA, preferred.
• Understanding of HVAC building management systems (BMS), preferred.
• NFPA-70E Training, OSHA 10 Training, CPR Training
• Certified and proficient in Foxboro computer systems to include hands-on and/or classroom experience, preferred.
• Active Top Secret/SCI government security clearance, preferred.