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Amentum, a global leader in critical mission support, engineering, technology, and national security solutions, is seeking a Digital Control Technician to support a contract based in the Seattle / Tacoma / Bremerton area.

The Direct Digital Controls Technician installs, maintains, tests, troubleshoots and repairs direct digital control systems.

Wages –$46.93 per hr

Competitive pay and top-shelf benefits package supporting our national defense. Our facilities team serves a diverse range of high-value national strategic missions.

Benefits package with IBEW valued at over $10+ / hour includes:

• Paid vacation. Two weeks at one year, grows to three weeks after five years and four weeks after ten years.

• Personal Leave 1 hour of paid Personal/Sick leave for every thirty (30) hours worked.

• 401K

• Medical and dental insurance

• 11 Paid Holidays

Essential Duties & Job Functions:

• Works on various portions of direct digital controls systems including maintenance, programming, installing, maintaining, repairing, troubleshooting, modifying, and testing.

• Operate and maintain Direct Digital Control Systems that controls utility and facility systems and equipment. The equipment, consisting of either many different kinds of circuits, or multiple repetition of the same kind of circuit, includes, but is not limited to the following: a) controls, programmable logic controllers, contacts, wiring; b) electronic transmitting and receiving equipment (e.g., sensors and cables); c) digital computers, and d) industrial equipment; e) computer peripherals and software.

• Applies advanced technical knowledge to solve unusually complex problems (i.e. those that typically cannot be solved solely by reference to manufacturers’ manuals or similar documents) in working on digital controls equipment. Examples of such problems include programming changes, operational troubleshooting, cable continuity, sensor calibration, isolating malfunctions, and frequent engineering changes.

• Utilizes knowledge of PC operations with DDC software.

• Creates graphic displays and program DDC controllers using software and associated programming language.

• May provide technical guidance to lower level technicians.

• Works closely with experts in the area where the direct digital controls are applied.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

May perform work in other classifications when incidental work is necessary to the accomplishment of the work assignment. Significant work in another job classification may be required if accompanied by any wage adjustments applicable.

Accountable For:

• The proper use of tools and equipment commonly used in the direct digital controls technician field.

• Completing all mandated training requirements per government and management directives.

• Timely and cost-effective performance of duties.

• Timely completion and accuracy of all departmental work.

• Dealing with a variety of people in a professional, courteous manner in diversified situations.

• Adherence to established company safety policies and good industrial and office safety practices.

• Compliance with company Standard Operating Procedures and Personnel policies and procedures.

• Having the ability to work well under pressure.

Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Professional Associations):

Mandatory

• Four years experience in a utilities trade and a minimum of one year working with DDC technology.

• Successful completion of two years formal training or equivalent in a technical field. One year of experience may be substituted for one year formal training.

• Must be thoroughly familiar with electronics, controls, telemetry devices, computer hardware, data processors, PC’s, wiring, cables.

• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and other technical specifications.

• Must be familiar with DDC network technologies and global operations using sensors and electronic controlled devices associated with DDC systems.

• Must possess a sound working knowledge of Windows based programs.

• Must be able to perform diagnostics of hardware and software on a global network.

• Must possess and maintain a valid State issued driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

• Must meet and maintain company physical and security requirements, including respirator qualification, and clearance eligibility when required.

• Must possess good communication skills for a service team environment.

• Ability to successfully pass any background checks and/or drug testing required on the contract.

• U.S. Citizenship.

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 job.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. The Company is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

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 (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) and Labor Laws Posters (https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/MI5TC2kqOqsOBPMVfnZ32U) .