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Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) · 6 hours ago

Industrial Control Technician AA

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is responsible for providing transit services in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. The Industrial Control Technician performs technical, industrial, electrical, and electro-mechanical equipment operation and maintenance work, ensuring the proper functioning and safety of various control systems throughout the Authority’s rail and bus facilities.

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Responsibilities

Maintains electrical and electro-mechanical equipment, PLCs and relay controlled systems

Performs repairs, inspections, required adjustments, testing, troubleshooting, and cleaning, of assigned physical equipment. Observes and operates equipment and systems to troubleshoot malfunctioning electrical or electronic equipment

Reads meters and gauges to determine optimum equipment operation and efficiency. Inspects used parts and equipment for changes in calibration, dimensional requirements, and manufacturer's specifications. Tests and calibrates system controls and equipment to ensure proper system functioning. Executes operations by using test equipment or precision measuring instruments

Analyzes technical data, designs, or preliminary specifications such as blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, work orders, instructions, formulas, etc. Confers with engineering, technical, or mechanical personnel. Performs work in accordance with schematics, wiring and flow diagrams, standard operating procedures, operation manuals, manufacturer's specifications, engineering modification instructions, and local and federal standards

Operates precision measuring equipment such as multimeters, amprobe, and other instruments and tools to test defective control circuits. Tests and maintains flow meters, pressure gauges, leak detectors, pneumatic controls, and temperature transducers. Operates special shop equipment (drills, grinders, fork trucks, hoists, cranes, de-greasers) and uses various hand tools

Maintains physical plant systems, and performs maintenance inspections and tests; replaces, or repairs defective or worn electrical and electronic control devices, and adjusts or calibrates equipment to manufacturer's specifications using approved procedures and test equipment

Maintains physical plant equipment controls (temperature, pressure, electronic, solid state and pneumatic devices). Fabricates assembles, or disassembles manufactured control systems by hand. Installs electrical fixtures or components, electronic equipment, or systems, electronic power, communication, control, or security equipment. Connects electrical equipment to power circuits. Instructs internal customers regarding product installation, use, or repair

Implements directed engineering modifications to physical plant equipment and systems. Performs new plant and component acceptance testing

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with those individuals and organizations with whom they interact. Responds effectively and in a timely manner to inquiries made by other Authority departments

Attends and passes the required safety training classes and continuously learns industry best practices for working safely and efficiently. Performs assignments according to established safety practices and maintenance guidelines

Supports response efforts in emergencies by providing immediate maintenance support to protect assets. Responds to and assists during severe weather emergencies

Qualification

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)Electrical maintenanceElectro-mechanical systemsTechnical troubleshootingPrecision measuring instrumentsSafety trainingEffective communication

Required

High school diploma or possession of a general equivalency diploma (GED)

Six (6) years of experience as a production electronic, electrical or electro-mechanic Technician or one (1) year having performed satisfactorily the duties of the Industrial Control Technician A

Possession of a valid District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia motor vehicle operator's license issued from jurisdiction of residence

Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required

The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations

In accordance with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) this job has been identified as critical to mission essential functions

Incumbents in this role may be required to report to or continue to work in the event of authorized office closings or service suspensions due to severe weather, natural disaster, fire, operational emergencies or related events

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