Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Orlando, FL seeks an Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic (EICM) to diagnose, repair, and calibrate high‑pressure steam boilers, chillers, cooling towers, emergency generators, and associated electronic control systems.

The role involves testing, calibration, and programming of CEP plant controls to ensure safe, reliable operations. Responsibilities include troubleshooting BAS/Metasys systems, performing boiler annual inspections, and maintaining

Qualifications

• Ability to use hand and power tools (electronics)
• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair
• Theory of electronics troubleshooting
• Use of test equipment: electronics
• Ingenuity to suggest and apply new methods

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced diagnostics, troubleshooting, programming, tuning, and repair of BAS/Metasys, PLC-based control panels, DOC systems, field controllers, HMl/graphics points, alarm/trend configurations, communications links, and device addressing for CEP equipment.
• Verifies integrity of control logic, sequences of operation, setpoints, PIO tuning, and alarm thresholds
• Restores controls functionality and validates normal operation through trend analysis, loop checks, interlock testing, and live functional testing
• Monitors plant performance using BAS, local panels, and field rounds to identify abnormalities and initiate corrective actions to ensure continuous steam, chilled water, and power generation
• Exercises independent authority to modify control sequences, override system parameters, and start/stop plant equipment to maintain stable operations
• Provides technical direction for fuel controls, boiler controls, chilled water controls, and instrumentation
• Prepares operational documentation, system performance notes, alarm responses, and trend reviews
• Maintains and documents diagnostic findings, corrective actions, repairs, control adjustments, and interventions in the work order system

Job description

Summary

The incumbent serves as an Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic (EICM) assigned to the CEP at the Orlando VA. The position provides advanced repairs - installations - troubleshooting - calibration - configuration and functional testing of high-pressure steam boilers - chillers - cooling towers - emergency power generators and the electronic and industrial control systems that monitor and control the CEP steam production - utility power production - and chill water distribution systems.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement - 10/19/2026. 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: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Use Hand and Power Tools (Electronics) Ingenuity (Ability to Suggest and Apply New Methods) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly - Installation - and Repair - etc. Theory of Electronics Troubleshooting (Electronic Equipment) Use of Test Equipment: Electronics 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Work requires prolonged standing - walking - bending - climbing ladders/stairs - and working in mechanical rooms and plant spaces. The incumbent handles tools and test equipment and may lift and carry items typically up to 40 pounds - occasionally more with assistance or mechanical aids. Work may require reaching in awkward positions - working in confined spaces - and performing fine manipulation when calibrating instruments and terminating wiring.

Duties

• Performs advanced diagnostics - troubleshooting - programming - tuning - and repair of Building Automation Systems (BAS/Metasys) - PLC based control panels - DOC systems - field controllers - HMl/graphics points - alarm/trend configurations - communications links - and device addressing for all CEP associated equipment including boilers - chillers - generators - cooling towers - pumps - and distribution systems
• Verifies integrity of control logic - sequences of operation - setpoints - PIO tuning - and alarm thresholds
• restores controls functionality and validates normal operation through trend analysis - loop checks - interlock testing - and live functional testing
• Monitors plant performance using BAS - local panels - and field rounds to identify abnormalities - initiate corrective actions - and ensure safe - continuous steam - chilled water - and power generation
• Exercises independent authority to modify control sequences - override system parameters - and start/stop plant equipment to maintain stable operations
• Provides technical direction for fuel controls - boiler controls - chilled water controls - and instrumentation
• Prepares the required operational documentation - system performance notes - alarm responses - and trend reviews
• Ensures all diagnostic findings - corrective actions - repairs - control adjustments - and operational interventions are accurately and promptly documented in the work order system to maintain complete - compliant - and auditable maintenance records
• Performs the full range of corrective and preventive maintenance - repairs - inspections - and component level troubleshooting on all mechanical systems within the CEP - including boilers - DA tanks - condensate tanks - feedwater systems - heat exchangers - chillers - cooling towers - pumps - AHUs - exhaust fans - flow meters - VFDs - domestic water systems - and chemical feed distribution equipment
• Performs full boiler annual inspections and repairs including shutdown and lockout/tagout - isolation of steam and fuel systems - internal cleaning of water and fire side surfaces - tube punching - sight glass and float cleaning - refractory repairs - gasket replacement - burner cleaning - auxiliary water cutoff servicing - confined space entry - and post inspection restoration for safe restart
• Conducts system repairs including valve replacements - piping repairs - actuator replacements - transmission work - mechanical seal replacement - pump overhauls - tower fan repairs - motor alignments - flow meter calibrations - sensor replacements - pneumatic and electronic valve rebuilding - and VFD board/component repairs
• Performs chemical testing for sulfate - phosphate - and amines
• adjusts feed rates per VHA directives
• supports steam quality verification with SPS and the Water Safety Commission
• Maintains and repairs water softener systems - chemical injection systems - and domestic water distribution components
• Performs repairs - troubleshooting - and maintenance on the fuel distribution systems supporting boilers and generators - including actuators - float controls - sensors - pumps - motors - mechanical seals - pressure regulators - and underground storage tank monitoring systems
• Maintains proper fuel levels in underground tanks by transferring fuel to maintain required 85% capacity during deliveries and ensures generator day tanks remain at mandated 80% levels
• Conducts twice daily generator inspections and monthly checks of generator batteries - including electrolyte levels - resistance/capacity testing - charger operation verification - and documentation per NFPA 110/70B
• Other duties as assigned
• Work Schedule: Sunday-Saturday 12:00a.m
• - 12:00p.m. - 12:00p.m
• - 12:00a.m. - or Monday-Thursday 6:00a.m.-4:00p.m - or Tuesday-Friday 6:00a.m
• - 4:00p.m
• *NOTE: Exact Tour of Duty for this position will be discussed during the interview and may be adjusted to meet the facility/dept needs
• Position Description Title/PD#: Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic/PD07500A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized