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Amentum · 1 month ago

Instrumentation and Controls Technician/Munitions Handler

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Amentum is a company that specializes in providing services in various sectors, including demilitarization and industrial maintenance. They are seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Technician/Munitions Handler responsible for performing maintenance on facility systems and equipment, ensuring safety and compliance, and handling munitions and hazardous waste. The role requires a combination of technical skills and adherence to safety regulations while working in a demilitarization facility.

Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Instrumentation maintenanceLow voltage electrical systemsProgrammable Logic ControllersContinuous Emissions Monitoring SystemProcess instrumentation troubleshootingHazardous waste handlingBlueprint interpretationTechnical problem solvingForklift operationTeam collaboration

Required

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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