Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Mather (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in California is seeking an Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic to install, maintain, monitor, repair and fabricate control portions of Energy Monitoring and Control System (EMCS) and related systems within the Northern California Health Care System under Facilities Management Service.

The role requires interpreting complex technical drawings, wiring diagrams and specifications, with emphasis on detailed troubleshooting of electronic control equipment and

Qualifications

• Experience or training evidencing ability to perform the duties of electronic industrial controls work, as described in the qualification section.
• Ability to interpret complex drawings, schematics and specifications and to troubleshoot electronic control systems.
• Knowledge of electronic solid state circuitry and testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, maintenance, repair, modification and fabrication of EMCS and related control systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams and manufacturer specifications to understand system operation.
• Diagnose malfunctions, select appropriate test methods and apply corrective actions.
• Work with various test equipment to identify failures and verify repairs.
• Operate safely and in compliance with applicable regulations; follow supervisor instructions.

Job description

Summary

Purpose of this position is to install - maintain - monitor - repair - control and in some cases - fabricate the control portion of the Energy Monitoring and Control System (EMCS) - related systems - and all other control systems at the Northern California Health Care System (NCHCS) under Facilities Management Service.

Summary

Purpose of this position is to install - maintain - monitor - repair - control and in some cases - fabricate the control portion of the Energy Monitoring and Control System (EMCS) - related systems - and all other control systems at the Northern California Health Care System (NCHCS) under Facilities Management Service.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required - but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge - skills - and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element - which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Equipment Assembly - Installation - Repair Interpret Instructions - Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Technical Practices Without more than normal supervision Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience - including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. - Peace Corps - AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. - professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies - knowledge - and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience - including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

• Major duties include - but are not limited to the following: Perform installation - maintenance - repair - modification - and in some cases - fabrication of the highly diverse and very sophisticated control equipment - making up the components - assemblies and systems of the EMCS
• Applies detailed knowledge of these components - assemblies - and systems to bypass (when necessary) certain components to the major portion of the EMCS system operational while performing the installation - repair - modification - or fabrication of some portion of the system
• Knowledge of electronic solid state circuitry - the application of maintenance and troubleshooting techniques on varied devices - such as state of the art measurement techniques - optical - mechanical - electric and pneumatic devices and various types of self contained calibration systems is required
• Required to have the ability to interpret complex multi-view drawings - sketches - wiring diagrams - electrical and electronic block diagrams - schematics - manufactures specifications - and other technical material to understand the construction of operation of the industrial controls and to isolate and troubleshoot malfunctions
• Sometimes repairs or modifications are performed when blueprints and manufactures specifications are not available or incomplete
• Uses both previously established and innovational techniques to determine the type of test and test equipment required to identify malfunction - interpret results - and determine applicable approach to the problem - both in maintenance and in making modification fabrications and additions to the system
• Learns the methods in use for diagnosing various types of problems - making decisions - troubleshooting on a multitude of systems using information received from a console - engineering drawings - specifications and make various decisions on operating capabilities - efficiency - load shedding - and other highly technical decision Work Schedule: Monday Through Friday 08:00am - 04:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic/PD03247-A Physical Requirements: Position requires a physical pre-placement exam
• Frequently lifts - carries - or otherwise handles items weighting up to 40 pounds
• Occasionally handles items that weight more - but assistance is usually available
• Works in a sitting position for extended periods
• Frequently stands - walks - bends - crouches - reaches - and stoops
• Occasionally climbs and works in high places