Building Automation Technician

Amentum; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Part-time Building Automation Controls Technician in Williamsburg, Virginia. The role involves installing, programming, and maintaining control systems for various building automation applications. Candidates should have experience with HVAC systems and energy management systems, alongside strong troubleshooting skills. A high school diploma or GED is required, with two years of relevant experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience installing and maintaining building/plant control systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance.

Responsibilities

• Install, program, test, and repair control systems and related equipment.
• Perform maintenance on HVAC equipment and building automation systems.
• Diagnose and resolve technical problems related to control systems.

Skills

Customer Service

Troubleshooting

Technical Problem Solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electric Meters

Oscilloscopes

Calibration Devices

Electronic Testers

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Part time 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 electrical equipment installation.
• Requires advanced abilities in use of a PC and application software.
• Diagnose and resolve technical problems related to control and monitoring systems and perform needed repairs.
• Tests and calibrates system devices to ensure functional reliability of operating/monitoring system.
• Inspects, trouble shoots, performs corrective and preventative maintenance on HVAC equipment such as air handlers, compressors, vacuum pumps, and exhaust fans by changing belts, lubricating parts, & replacing motors, valves, sheaves, motor bearings, etc.
• Install, modify, and maintain system hardware such as electrical conduit, sensor wiring, communications wiring, antenna wiring, radio equipment, power supplies, control system enclosures, etc.
• Install and maintain motor control systems for fans, pumps, compressors, etc.
• Check, monitor, maintain, and install building automation system for HVAC, fume hoods, exhaust fans, and related systems.
• Program control systems using appropriate system program language for proper sequences of operations and operating schedules.
• Read and modify where necessary appropriate system blueprints and schematics.
• Create hardware schedules for controls projects, renovations, and new construction projects.
• Maintains appropriate logs and records of systems operations.
• Performs other miscellaneous duties as needed.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• 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, environmental control systems, boiler control systems, chiller control systems, sanitary/storm sewer systems, plant instrumentation systems.
• Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain a government issued clearance at time of application

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran 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 EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.