Amentum is seeking an I&C Technician to join our operations & maintenance team in Santa Clara, CA.
 

This position is responsible for performing a variety of instrumentation, control and electronics trade functions including modifications, revisions, and corrective and preventative maintenance on facility systems, equipment, and components (e.g., instrumentation, control circuits, pressure indicators and temperature indicators, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), motor control centers, motors, HVAC units, control and power circuits involved in the installation of conduit, cable trays, raceways, wiring and other associated electrical equipment in support of facility operations.

Compensation & Benefits HIRING SALARY RANGE: $55.00 - $65.00 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com

Position Summary:

• Assist with modifications or revisions to plant systems, equipment, and components

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, layouts and specifications in the performance of the duties to ensure system integrity is maintained

• Develop technical solutions to maintenance related problems minimizing cost and schedule impact

• Communicate technical information to management, peers and subordinates ensuring sound operations are not compromised

• Follow predetermined checklists in performance of preventative maintenance of facility equipment and systems

• Assure code and building standards are met

• Perform journeyman level duties in the installation, repair and maintenance of low voltage electrical equipment, systems and components

• Perform emergency repairs to systems, equipment, and components; record as-found condition as well as repaired condition; and analyze system characteristics to determine cause of failure

• Demonstrate and conduct required inspection and testing of systems, equipment, and components as necessary to complete work packages and ensure they are returned to operational conditions

• Maintain accountability of property, including tools and maintenance equipment

• Assist vendors with performing electrical maintenance tasks beyond project’s capability

• Perform other collateral duties as assigned for project operations

• Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Technician may be assigned to function in a temporary lead capacity

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be computer literate in common software applications and able to operate general office equipment

• Must have thorough understanding of electrical equipment operation, and electrical equipment maintenance requirements and restrictions imposed by safety and environmental regulations

• Demonstrate competency in analog and digital process control loop and instrument maintenance repair and troubleshooting

• Sound fundamental use of measuring and testing equipment consistent with I&C scope of work

• Must be able to use common hand tools, power tools, measurement and test equipment.

• Associate degree in instrumentation and control (I&C) or a related field and 2 years’ industrial maintenance experience

• Completion of formal apprenticeship or similar accredited training program (such as vocational, trade, commercial, or military) in the instrumentation and control (I&C) field or journeyman certification and 4 years’ industrial maintenance experience

• High school diploma or equivalent and 6 year’s industrial I&C maintenance experience

Desired qualifications

• Experience in start-up facilities, utilities, and heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems

• Considerable knowledge/experience making real time process/production decisions representing plant management

Additional Information:

• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

• This position may require a valid Driver’s License.

• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.

• This position will require the ability to obtain a security access badge at our client’s location.

• This position will require various shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires the ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.

• Requires the ability to regularly climb extension ladders, roof ladder, stepladders, and stairs at least 10 times during shift.

• Requires the flexibility to bend/stoop, squat repetitive during shift.

• Requires the ability to regularly kneel repetitive for shift.

• Requires the ability to move in a 90-degree fashion on a repetitive basis for shift.

• Requires the ability to stretch/reach on a repetitive basis for shift.

• Requires the ability to walk extensively throughout the plant during shift.

• Requires the use of a Company/Client approved utility knife.

• Requires the ability to differentiate colors pertaining to wire color-coding.

• Some tasks will require repetitive wrist movement.

• Requires the ability to interact with all clients in a professional and friendly manner despite periods of stress.

Special Requirements:

• Wear steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed.

• Cope with demands (stressors) that are associated with the job and/or the work environment so that acceptable levels of performance and overall contribution are maintained.

Other Attributes:

• Must be willing to work overtime when required.

• May be required to work holidays and weekends.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.