I&C Technician/Munitions Handler

  • R0131236
  • On Site
  • Huntsville, Alabama, United States
  • Full time

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES / TASKS

  • Perform all work safely and with the utmost concern for the safety of self and other employees.
  • Perform all work in compliance with environmental permits and regulations.
  • May be required to work overtime or varying hours.
  • Be at work when scheduled and maintain a good attendance record.
  • Work in close proximity to and or in a demilitarization facility.
  • Responsible for maintaining the company’s buildings, facilities, and equipment in an operating and functional condition.
  • Perform a variety of instrumentation, controls/electronics and electrical trade functions including modifications and revisions, corrective and preventive maintenance on facility systems, equipment and components such as instrumentation, control circuits, pressure indicators and temperature indicators, programmable logic controllers, motor control centers, motors, HVAC units and control and power circuits involved in the installation of conduit, cable trays, raceways, wiring and other associated electrical equipment in support of plant configuration changes.
  • Duties also include involvement in the installation and removal of piping, circuits, and associated instrumentation and equipment supporting facility modifications. As this is also a multi-role position, support of munitions handling, waste management housekeeping practices and other duties as assigned will be required.
  • Perform munitions handling job functions.
  • Perform hazardous waste worker duties in permitted or regulated facilities.  Duties may involve one or more of the following: Movement, containerization, storage, identification, loading, record keeping, emergency response and/or handling/disposing of hazardous waste to include munitions, explosives, incendiaries, pyrotechnics, smokes, and other hazardous waste streams.
  • Move unpacked munitions to the appropriate conveyor line to be fed to the PRODS in accordance with approved Standing Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Perform overpacking operations of questionable deteriorated condition ordnance.
  • Assist the Area Supervisor in ensuring that munition accountability is maintained accurately.
  • Operate equipment in assigned functional areas in accordance with established SOP's and test procedures.
  • Maintain Fitness for Duty Standards.
  • Perform Journeyman level Craft duties in the installation, repair and maintenance of equipment, systems and components.  
  • Perform Corrective and Preventive Maintenance tasks. Utilizes blueprints, drawings and specifications in locating and diagnosing trouble in equipment, control circuits and power systems. 
  • Perform emergency repairs to systems, equipment and components. Records the as-found condition as well as the repaired condition, analyzing system characteristics to determine the cause of failure.
  • Perform journeyman level duties in the installation, repair and maintenance of low voltage (≤ 120 volts) electrical equipment, systems and components. I&C Technicians may perform Electrical LO/TO zero energy verifications on 480-volt electrical equipment, after completion of NFPA 70 Qualified Person Training.
  • Replace worn, damaged or failed components and fixtures in support of facility operations.
  • Conduct post-maintenance testing of systems, equipment and components as necessary to complete work packages and ensures systems, equipment and components are returned to operational conditions.
  • Be able to complete training and certification of the SDC Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS).
  • Carry out or assist in the operation, calibration, performance of preventive/corrective maintenance and maintenance of records on all CEMS equipment.
  • Recommend changes to fine-tune any monitoring, waste sampling, and CEMS related procedures
  • Perform operational check, acceptance testing, and systemization of monitoring.
  • Assist vendors in performing Maintenance.  Provide technical support for this work.
  • Specify maintenance equipment needs to complete assigned tasks (including electrical maintenance).
  • Fabricate required components consistent with engineering specifications.
  • Wear various levels of Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) in the performance of assigned duties.
  • Work in close proximity to and handle explosive configured munitions, components and residues.
  • Work in environments with elevated temperatures.
  • Maintain accountability of property, including tools and maintenance equipment.
  • Perform all work in compliance with environmental permits, regulations, and Standing Operating Procedures (SOP's).
  • May be required to works shifts, weekends, and holidays, as required to support processing.
  • Understand and utilize a variety of hand tools, power tools, measurement and test equipment (M&TE) in the performance of duties.
  • Make periodic, routine tours through operating areas to ensure safe and efficient operations.
  • Monitor assigned system parameters for trending towards deviation of established limits for current operating conditions, and performs appropriate corrective actions to prevent deviation from established limits.
  • Complete data sheets, test records, and other operational documentation as required for equipment and systems in assigned functional areas.
  • Assist Engineering with modifications/revisions to plant systems, equipment and/or components.
  • Maintain housekeeping in all areas.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support the PRODS project.

REQUIREMENTS / SPECIFICATIONS

Basic Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent and 8 or more years industrial maintenance experience in an operating demilitarization, chemical, power, processing, industrial service, military, or manufacturing plant.

Or, Completion of formal apprenticeship or similar accredited training program (such as vocational, trade, commercial, or military) in the I & C field and 8 or more years industrial maintenance experience in an operating demilitarization, chemical, power, processing, industrial service, military or manufacturing plant.

Or, Completion of a degreed course of study from an accredited institution in electrical engineering technology, electrical technology, mechatronics, robotics and automation, or other similar technical degree.

Or, previously certified as an I&C Technician under an SDC or demilitarization certification program.

  • Must be a US Citizen or naturalized citizen able to obtain and maintain site access.
  • Must be computer literate in common software applications and able to operate general office equipment.
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Must be willing to work overtime, varying hours and/or rotating shifts.
  • Must be willing and able to work in an industrial environment that is in a demilitarization facility.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must have experience and/or completed training/education and can show competency and proficiency working with and installing low voltage (≤ 120 volts) electrical equipment, systems, and components.
  • Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, layout and specifications in the performance of the duties to ensure system integrity is maintained.
  • Must have thorough understanding of instrumentation equipment (transmitters, thermocouple devices,, etc.) operation of that equipment. Also instrumentation equipment maintenance requirements and restrictions imposed by safety and environmental regulations.
  • Must have experience and/or completed training/education and can show competency and proficiency in the following:
    • Analog and digital process control loop functionality.
    • Process instrumentation troubleshooting by use of Multi-meters and Fluke 744 Calibrators.
    • Performing process instrumentation replacement and calibrations.
    • Use of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID).
    • Use of a military or industrial OSHA approved Lock Out Tag Out program.
  • Sound fundamentals in the use of measuring and testing equipment consistent with I/C scope of work.
  • Ability to complete training and certification of the SDC Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS).

Desired Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) and familiarity with Siemens control systems.
  • Knowledge of Process Data Acquisition and Recording Systems (PDARS).
  • Experience using process trend data analysis software to troubleshoot instrumentation issues.
  • Experience with continuous emissions monitoring system (CEMS) equipment.
  • Experience troubleshooting and repairing HVAC systems.
  • Experience operating a Forklift in an industrial environment.
  • Experience working in a toxic or hazardous work environment.
  • Experience working around and handling explosively configured materials.
  • Knowledge/Experience in a I&C Technician or Waste Management role.
  • Knowledge/Experience working in a Control Room.
  • Experience in a toxic or hazardous work environment (e.g. chemical agent-destruction or nuclear facility).
  • Able to operate material handling equipment such as a forklift, pallet jack, drum dolly, etc.
  • Able to develop technical solutions to address I&C related problems while minimizing cost and impact on schedule.
  • Certified as a I&C Technician and Munitions Handler under a  certification program.

Licenses/Certifications:

    Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle driver's license.

SECURITY / SURETY

This position is subject to the requirements of the Arms, Ammunition and Explosives Personnel Program (AA&EPP).  As a condition of employment, candidates and incumbents must favorably complete a personnel security investigation, interview, records review, and must meet and maintain personnel suitability and reliability requirements established by Army Regulation 190-11.

       

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