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Life Cycle Engineering · 1 day ago

Machinery Control Systems Technician

Norfolk, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is a privately held, employee-owned company focused on enabling people and organizations to achieve their full potential. The Machinery Control Systems Technician will provide engineering support, testing, training, and installation of software upgrades for CVN Machinery Control Systems to the Naval Service Warfare Center Philadelphia Division.

Information TechnologyRoboticsSoftwareVirtual Reality

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide distance and on-site CVN MCS Fleet Technical Support

Modify, implement and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLCs

Support shipboard test procedure development and implementation

Provide On-The-Job-Training (OJT) and MCS Software Refresher Training

Perform MCS grooms and assessments such as Pre-Installation Check-Outs (PICOs) and C5RA aboard CVN 68 class ships

Perform shipboard software upgrades during shipboard alterations of applicable CVN 68 Class Ship Change Documents (SCDs)

Review and provide updates of all CVN 68 class MCS Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) products, including technical manuals, Preventative Maintenance Systems products, and Allowance Parts Lists (APLs)

Qualification

MCS field devices experienceCompTIA Security+ certificationAllen-Bradley PLC troubleshootingSiemens PLC troubleshootingMCS software familiarityALCATEL Core Ethernet SwitchesHirschman Industrial Ethernet SwitchesOn-The-Job TrainingSupervisory experienceMS Excel proficiencyMS Access proficiencyMS Project proficiencyMS Visio proficiency

Required

Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret security clearance

5+ years' experience operating and maintaining MCS field devices, indicators, and control circuits (CVN preferred)

Active CompTIA Security+ certification (or ability to obtain)

High school diploma or equivalent

Working or supervisory experience with MCS

Familiarity with basic and advanced features of the MCS software (CVN preferred)

Demonstrated experience troubleshooting Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens I/O Devices

Working knowledge of ALCATEL Core Ethernet Switches, Hirschman Industrial Ethernet Switches, and the ability to test fiber connections inside and outside the Fiber Optic Connection Plant (FOCP)

Must be self-motivated and capable of producing quality work with limited supervision

Above average skills working with MS Excel Access, Project and Visio