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We are seeking an experience Industrial Controls Technician II to perform full journey level work in maintaining and troubleshooting all airport industrial control system at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
-Bonus is paid as follows:
$3,750 upon hire.
$3,750 upon one year anniversary from hire date
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Monitors the operational performance of the BAS (APOGEE), and Foxboro system making routine and non-routine adjustments as well as recommendations for improvement in availability, system reliability, data processing, etc.
Aids in adjusting hardware or software configurations or coordinating hardware and software requirements to integrate BAS/DCS and other segments of the DCA's computerized control system, and at the Central Plant to achieve total automation or improve performance/efficiency.
Maintains the efficient operation of precision instruments and integrated electrical‑ and electronic‑mechanical systems used in the distribution and metering of steam, hot and chilled water, potable water; jockey pumps, reservoir controls; flow meters; sanitary sewer pump house controls; chart recorders; industrial waste lift station electronic and pneumatic controls; and other alarms, sensors, and aerators monitoring existence of gases in confined spaces.
Enters or oversees entry of information into PROPWORKS and/or other systems. Submits for billing through the Office of Finance.
Evaluates the level and type of emergency and assists with implementing corrective actions to mitigate the problem and limit disruption of services, damage to equipment and the potential for harm to personnel.
Assists in shutting down BAS/DCS system or equipment in safe and systematic manner during emergencies.
Programs microprocessors in the Distributed Digital Control (DDC), to control and communicate with all pumps, motors, fans, valves, and other instrumentation.
Programs all DCA Equipment Controllers (TEC) to control Variable Air Volume boxes (VAV’s), fan coils units, etc., and perform programming and setup of all Variable Frequency Drives (VFD’s) for stand-alone and networked DDC used on pumps, air handlers, and air curtains.
Troubleshoots and repairs VFD’s. Designs, updates and adjust animated graphics on the BAS/DCS to enhance and ensure supervisory control and data acquisition capabilities.
Helps establish schedule for preventative maintenance and calibration of control systems. Advises the Supervisor or Leader on control system changes and requirements, and integrates the BAS/DCS with other automated systems.
Responds to alarm conditions and/or deviations in the normal system operations; works to restore systems or equipment to normal operations.
Uses the BAS/DCS and other diagnostic tools, specifications, drawings, vendor data, etc. to identify source malfunctions, formulate solutions, and make software and/or hardware changes, as needed to correct any system problems.
Provides input to design and construction groups to facilitate integration of new system with existing system.
May coach other controls personnel and system operators in technical/operational matters.
Keeps abreast of changes in technology as they pertain to building automation systems and their controls.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Five years of progressively responsible experience in the maintenance and repair of industrial control systems.
OR
An equivalent combination of four years of education, experience and training in the industrial controls trade, such as, but not limited to, graduation from a program of vocational education or apprenticeship or another program of progressive instruction in the industrial controls trade that is provided or approved by the US military, a State Employment Service or a school-industry partnership and is integrated with or supplemented by on-the-job experience in the trade.
One year of specialized experience in the testing, diagnosis, maintenance and repair of a range of electric, pneumatic and electronic direct digital control systems.
Knowledge of automated, computer-based instrumentation and distributed control systems and the ability to troubleshoot malfunctions, make repairs, and maintain system operations.
Knowledge of electric, electronic and pneumatic controls systems and their interaction/interface to maintain, inspect, adjust, calibrate, troubleshoot and repair them.
Knowledge of Protocol 2, Ethernet, Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) communication protocols for network configuration.
Knowledge of programming languages for microprocessors used in the DDC to perform diagnostics, modify displays, and program systems.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of heating and cooling systems and of the operating characteristics and other features of high temperature hot water heat exchangers, industrial chillers, pumps, etc.
Knowledge of and ability to start, operate and shut down such systems using a BAS or equivalent system.
Ability to work safely and knowledge of the safety rules, regulations, and procedures needed to do so.
Ability to make detailed analyses of data and information (including programming languages, diagrams, and schematics) to performance.
