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Amentum

Controls Technician - Electrical

US-VA-McLean

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Seniority
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Country
US
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23 Sept 2026

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Amentum is looking for an Controls Technician - Electrical to join our team in McLean, Virginia! As an Controls Technician - Electrical, you will install, maintain, test, startup, and adjust a wide variety of electrical, electronic, electropneumatic, and electro-mechanical instrumentation and control systems/equipment. Specific electrical and controls (E&C) systems include, but are not limited to, those associated with the electrical distribution system, turbine generators, chillers, boilers, incinerators, and HVAC equipment.

Work Schedule:

Regular Schedule: 1:30 PM- 10:00 PM Monday-Friday

(5:30 AM- 2:00 PM Monday-Friday during training period)

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Read, interpret, and troubleshoot site E&C system deficiencies using electrical schematics, loop diagrams, control logics, mechanical drawings, and piping & instrument diagrams (P&IDs).
  • Troubleshoot indiscriminately both the mechanical and electrical sides of systems. Maintain as-built logics, control loop diagrams, and documentation for all assigned systems.
  • Install, program, troubleshoot, calibrate, tune, preventive and predictive maintenance (condition monitoring), replace and repair all assigned E&C systems and all associated electrical, electronic, electropneumatic, and electro-mechanical components, including instrumentation and end-elements.
  • Troubleshoot hardware and software problems; perform simple programming, data base changes, and alarm log reviews; perform and maintain system back-ups and history database files; develop and install graphics to enhance operation and maintenance; and perform miscellaneous administrative functions as directed by E&C Engineer on site’s microprocessor-based central control systems.
  • Program and troubleshoot ladder logic, both in hard-wired relays and PLC, for control systems.
  • Adjust control system parameters as required and/or directed by E&C Engineer.
  • Perform startup and checkout of newly installed E&C systems prior to operations turnover.
  • Complete ADC’s as required.
  • Direct repair personnel as assigned.
  • Provide technical support as required to the E&C Engineer in the performance of his/her duties.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

Incumbents may work in conditions that require operating industrial machinery/power tools and motor vehicles. Additionally, incumbents may participate in work that requires walking, bending, squatting, and carrying materials throughout the facility. Workplace conditions necessitate following strict safety guidelines and the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Work tasks requiring the incumbent to lift weight more than 50 pounds requires two or more persons.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee may perform on an occasional to regular basis while performing functions of this job. The work environment characteristics describe here are representative of those an employee may encounter on an occasional to regular basis while performing the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform these functions.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

  • Working experience in electrical, industrial electronics, and electro-pneumatics.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot using electrical schematics, loop diagrams, control logics, mechanical drawings, and piping & instrument diagrams (P&ID’s).
  • Working knowledge of PLC programming. Must be able to read, interpret, and troubleshoot ladder logic from computer terminal.
  • Knowledgeable in direct digital control (DDC) and other forms of electronic controls.
  • Hands-on experience in calibration and maintenance of electronic and/ or electro-pneumatic control system equipment.
  • Hands-on experience in repair and troubleshooting of motor control centers and variable frequency drives (VFD’s).
  • Ability to quickly learn operating and control systems for principal site-specific systems including, but not limited to, the electrical distribution system, turbine generators, chillers, boilers, incinerators, and
  • HVAC equipment.
  • Ability to comprehend written and oral instructions.
  • A willingness to work rotational shift if necessary, including days, evenings, and nights, as well as, overtime, on-call, call-ins, weekends, and holidays.

Security Clearance Required:

Must be a U.S. Citizen, able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Security Clearance.

The Government has full and complete control over granting, denying, withholding, or terminating security clearances for Contractor employees. Decisions on clearance requirements for positions will ultimately be decided by the customer based on access and requirements. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure these decisions are approved and executed based on the customers guidance.

Minimum Education:

High school, technical school, apprenticeship, trade school graduate or equivalent required.

Minimum Years of Experience:

  • Two years’ experience in maintenance and repair on commercial/industrial/residential building equipment to include, but not limited to: cooling towers, pumps, heat exchangers.
  • Five years working experience with 120VAC.

Required Certifications:

Journeyman Electrical License.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Two years working experience with high voltage up to 15,000VAC, preferred.
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
  • Understanding of Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and SCADA, preferred.
  • Understanding of HVAC building management systems (BMS), preferred.
  • NFPA-70E Training.
  • OSHA 10 Training.
  • CPR Training.
  • Certified and proficient in Foxboro computer systems to include hands-on and / or classroom experience, preferred.

This position is designated as a safety sensitive position.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is

responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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Compensation Details:

$54.70

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