FOC Process Control Clerk - 1st Shift - Menlo Park

Kelly Services; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid health & welfare benefits

Extensive training programs

Professional development opportunities

Supportive, collaborative environment

Job summary

Kelly Government Solutions is seeking a Process Control Clerk in Menlo Park, CA, to act as the central hub for Facilities Operations. The role involves field audits, nameplate data capture, CMMS record updates, and real-time monitoring with EPICS, DDC, and SCADA systems.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Building Managers, accelerator operations, and external utility providers, and responding to emergencies with clear communication. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; college coursework preferred.
• 1 to 3+ years in facilities ops, mechanical maintenance assistance, or related roles.
• Familiarity with CMMS to review and update asset records.
• Ability to recognize basic HVAC/mechanical components in field.

Responsibilities

• Perform field audits to locate, inspect, and verify site assets.
• Capture nameplate data, operating conditions, and asset statuses.
• Update CMMS records and review work orders for accuracy.
• Monitor control systems (EPICS, DDC, SCADA/Ignition) and coordinate adjustments.
• Analyze system trends (pressure, flow, conductivity, amperage, voltage) with site events.
• Coordinate daily communications between Facilities groups and operations teams.
• Coordinate with outside contractors and utility providers during outages and servicing.

Skills

Microsoft Office

CMMS familiarity

Written communication

Data analysis

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EPICS

SCADA/Ignition

DDC

Job description

Kelly Government Solutions is currently seeking a Process Control Clerk for one of our top clients in Menlo Park, CA.

Job

FOC Process Control Clerk

Pay

$35 - $37 (depending on experience)

Type

Full Time – Long Term

Location

Menlo Park, CA – Please note this is NOT a remote position

Shift

1st shift 6am - 2:30pm

Some overtime available

Role Overview

The FOC Process Control Clerk acts as a central Facilities Operations Technician and primary communication hub within the Facilities Operations Center (FOC). This role bridges communications between Accelerator Operations, Building Managers, and external utility entities (such as PG&E) to maintain site-wide operational status, safety compliance, system baselines, and preventative maintenance program accuracy.

This position combines active field asset auditing, nameplate data verification, and CMMS record updating with real‑time SCADA/EPICS system monitoring, utility outage coordination, process trend analysis, and emergency event response.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform physical field audits across site zones and building clusters to locate, inspect, and verify the status of site mechanical and facility assets.
• Capture nameplate data, operating conditions, active/inactive statuses, and asset criticality from field checks.
• Update CMMS records from technician field notes and review open and completed work orders to correct missing asset links, flagging unresolved records to the CMMS Administrator.
• Track preventative maintenance (PM) schedule status and backlog progress, generating status updates for the Facilities Maintenance Manager.
• Monitor site operating parameters via control systems (EPICS, DDC, Ignition, BMS) and notify appropriate shops for adjustments to maintain optimal operations.
• Conduct detailed data analysis by tracking system trends across variables such as pressure, flow, conductivity, chemical composition, amperage, and voltage, cross-referencing findings with site events.
• Facilitate daily communications between Facilities groups, Building Managers, the Accelerator Control Room (ACR), and SPEAR Operations.
• Coordinate operations with outside contractors and external utility providers (e.g., PG&E) during power switching, outages, equipment servicing, and site installations.
• Maintain thorough, accurate records in the online e‑log, update CATERs, manage task tracking programs, and keep pressure/flow switch files current.
• Respond promptly to site emergency events, including blackouts, brownouts, water leaks, and power outages, maintaining high situational awareness and professional communication over phone, radio, text, and email.
• Process incoming service requests and generate work orders according to established procedures.
• Navigate mechanical spaces, climb ladders, and walk site sectors (using provided site vehicles for larger distances).
• Provide administrative support, attend meetings as an FOC representative, and respond to inquiries from Area Managers and facility users.

Qualifications & Requirements

Experience & Background

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; college coursework or vocational trade school training preferred.
• 1 to 3+ years of experience in facilities operations, mechanical maintenance assistance, trade apprenticeship, technical service desk, or military watch standing preferred.
• Prior experience or comfort working within a CMMS to review, enter, and correct asset records.
• Familiarity with or ability to visually recognize basic commercial/industrial HVAC and mechanical components (Air Handling Units [AHUs], motors, pumps, cooling towers, sensors, and valves). Note: Hands‑on repair is not required, but visual identification of parts in the field is a function of the job.
• Prior background navigating security clearance processes or military watchkeeping experience (e.g., Navy Machinist's Mate/Engineman, Air Force Civil Engineering, Army Utilities) is a strong plus.

Technical & Administrative Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and computer‑based task management software.
• Ability or aptitude to learn control system platforms (EPICS, DDC, SCADA/Ignition).
• Exceptional written communication skills with strict attention to detail for maintaining official online e‑logs, incident reports, and email correspondence.

Physical & Operational Expectations

• Active mobile role: ability to stand, walk, navigate mechanical areas, and climb ladders occasionally as needed.
• Flexibility to adjust shift start/end times occasionally, and occasionally cover weekend rotations or swing shifts during plant downtime and shutdown windows.
• Must hold a valid Class C Driver's License.

Benefits & Career Growth

• Paid Health & Welfare (H&W) benefits.
• Extensive documented training systems and self‑directed learning tools (EPICS, cooling tower guides, Wiki search tools).
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within facility management and accelerator operations.
• Supportive, collaborative work environment.

Kelly Government Solutions (KGS) is a specialty service of Kelly Services, Inc., a leader in providing workforce solutions. KGS provides experienced staff to the federal government and its key suppliers, including prime and small business contractors. Through services such as government contract staffing, workforce management and project management, and contract compliance services, KGS can supply talent to both public and private sectors alike. KGS offers engineering, IT, administrative, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with many of the prestigious Government organizations worldwide. Visit www.kellygovernmentsolutions.com

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