Building Automation Controls Technician

About the role

Amentum is seeking a Building Automation Controls Technician in the Williamsburg area of Virginia. The technician installs, programs, tests, calibrates, operates and repairs control systems and their related software, hardware and equipment, including energy management, environmental control, boiler and chiller control, water and sewer systems and plant monitoring instruments.

Key responsibilities

• Receive daily assignments, work orders, projects and tasks, and follow departmental procedures.
• Analyze system malfunctions and determine appropriate repairs.
• Test and calibrate system devices, and inspect, troubleshoot and perform corrective and preventative maintenance on HVAC equipment such as air handlers, compressors, vacuum pumps and exhaust fans.
• Install, modify and maintain hardware such as conduit, sensor and communications wiring, control enclosures, power supplies and motor control systems for fans, pumps and compressors.
• Program control systems with the appropriate system language and read, modify and create hardware schedules from blueprints and schematics.
• Maintain logs and records of system operations and perform other duties as needed.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license.
• Two years of experience installing and maintaining building or plant control systems and related equipment; equivalent vocational/technical training may substitute.
• Experience with energy management, environmental control, boiler, chiller, sanitary/storm sewer and plant instrumentation systems.
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain a government-issued clearance at the time of application.

Required skills

• Digital control concepts: analog and digital I/O, point addressable devices, closed-loop and supervisory feedback systems, device programming, serial communications and computer networking.
• Troubleshooting controller boards, field devices, sensor and control wiring, and use of tools such as electric meters, oscilloscopes and electronic testers.
• Advanced PC and application software skills.

What we offer

• Pay of $38.50 per hour.
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, parental leave, educational reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan, disability and life insurance, and pet insurance.