Controls Technician - Electrical

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 systemsequipment. Specific electrical andcontrols E&C systems include but are not limited to those associated with the electrical distribution systemturbine generators chillers boilers incinerators and HVAC equipment.Work ScheduleRegular Schedule 130 PM- 1000 PM Monday-Friday530 AM- 200 PM Monday-Friday during training periodEssential Responsibilities Read interpret and troubleshoot site E&C system deficiencies using electrical schematics loopdiagrams control logics mechanical drawings and piping & instrument diagrams P&IDs.Troubleshootindiscriminately both the mechanical and electrical sides of systems. Maintain as-built logics controlloop diagrams and documentation for all assigned systems.Install program troubleshoot calibrate tune preventive and predictive maintenance conditionmonitoring 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 andalarm log reviews perform and maintain system back-ups and history database files develop and installgraphics to enhance operation and maintenance and perform miscellaneous administrative functions asdirected by E&C Engineer on sites 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 andor directed by E&C Engineer.Perform startup and checkout of newly installed E&C systems prior to operations turnover.Complete ADCs as required.Direct repair personnel as assigned.Provide technical support as required to the E&C Engineer in the performance of hisher duties.Perform all other duties as assigned.Work Environment Physical Demands and Mental DemandsIncumbents may work in conditions that require operating industrial machinerypowertools and motor vehicles. Additionally incumbents may participate in work that requires walking bendingsquatting and carrying materials throughout the facility. Workplace conditions necessitate following strict safetyguidelines and the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Work tasks requiring the incumbent to lift weightmore than 50 pounds requires two or more persons.The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee may perform on anoccasional to regular basis while performing functions of this job. The work environment characteristics describehere are representative of those an employee may encounter on an occasional to regular basis while performingthe functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform thesefunctions.Minimum Requirements Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesWorking experience in electrical industrial electronics and electro-pneumatics.Ability to read interpret and troubleshoot using electrical schematics loop diagrams control logicsmechanical drawings and piping & instrument diagrams P&IDs.Working knowledge of PLC programming. Must be able to read interpret and troubleshoot ladder logicfrom 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 controlsystem equipment.Hands-on experience in repair and troubleshooting of motor control centers and variable frequencydrives VFDs. Ability to quickly learn operating and control systems for principal site-specific systems including butnot limited to the electrical distribution system turbine generators chillers boilers incinerators andHVAC equipment.Ability to comprehend written and oral instructions.A willingness to work rotational shift if necessary including days evenings and nights as well asovertime on-call call-ins weekends and holidays.Security Clearance Required Must be a U.S. Citizen able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Security Clearance.The Government has full and complete control over granting denying withholding or terminating securityclearances for Contractor employees. Decisions on clearance requirements for positions will ultimately bedecided by the customer based on access and requirements. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensurethese decisions are approved and executed based on the customers guidance.Minimum Education High school technical school apprenticeship trade school graduate or equivalent required.Minimum Years of ExperienceTwo years experience in maintenance and repair on commercialindustrialresidential buildingequipment to include but not limited to cooling towers pumps heat exchangers.Five years working experience with 120VAC.Required CertificationsJourneyman Electrical License.Preferred QualificationsTwo years working experience with high voltage up to 15000VAC preferred.Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers clientsand 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 classroomexperience preferred.This position is designated as a safety sensitive position.As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentums role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.Other ResponsibilitiesSafety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate each employee isresponsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aidbuddy aid responsibilities participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand hisher Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read understand and implement the general and specific operational safety quality and environmental requirements of all plans procedures and policies pertaining to hisher job.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status.javelin Compensation Details54.70 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities education experience skills internal equity market data applicable collective bargaining agreements and relevant laws.Benefits OverviewOur health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings includeHealth dental and vision insurancePaid time off and holidaysRetirement benefits including 401k matchingEducational reimbursementParental leaveEmployee stock purchase planTax-saving optionsDisability and life insurancePet insuranceNote Benefits may vary based on employment type location and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement CBA the McNamara-OHara Service Contract Act SCA or other employment contracts may include different provisionsbenefits. Original Posting11102026 - Until FilledAmentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race sex sexual orientation pregnancy including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding or medical conditions related to pregnancy childbirth or breastfeeding age ancestry United States military or veteran status color religion creed marital or domestic partner status medical condition genetic information national origin citizenship status low-income status or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation or any other protected category under federal state or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language atLabor Laws Posters.