PAE: Hvac Controls Technician Needed In Antarctica

Supporting the Most Exciting and Meaningful Missions in the World HVAC Controls Technician needed in Antarctica!

Supports the National Science Foundation managed United States Antarctic Program as part of the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC).

Controls Technician will perform maintenance or construction work.

Tasking is based on ASC schedule requirements.

GENERAL DUTIES (not all inclusive):Responsible for the commissioning, diagnosis, calibration, maintenance, and repair of environmental-control systems and processes, utilizing knowledge of electronics, direct digital control (DDC), airflow, hydronic systems, refrigeration theory, pH sensors, flow meters, electrical meters and system control techniques.Analyzes, diagnoses, maintains, and repairs direct digital control system components.Performs preventive maintenance, component replacement, and corrections as needed.Maintains adherence to the configuration control process and proposes changes to the existing systems via the Configuration Change Request (CCR) process in concurrence with the responsible engineers for each area.Works with the Controls Engineer, Power Plant Engineer, Power Plant Supervisor(s), Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, and the Facility Engineer to keep all control systems, mechanical and electromechanical field devices operating according to the basis of design.Works to keep these systems operating as efficiently as possible.Timely response to emergency service calls during and outside of normal working hours.Accurate and thorough documentation of hours worked, tasking performed, materials used, and processes involvedAdvise immediate Supervisor of job progress and material/labor requirements.Accomplish tasking utilizing design drawings, specifications, and wiring diagrams.Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), suggest revisions as needed, and create SOPs as directedPerform tasking outdoors in environmentally challenging conditions including wind and extreme cold weatherUse solid decision making ability and sound judgment to safely and effectively solve problems.Proactively identify any unsafe conditions or hazards and communicate them effectivelyWork directly with other departments to plan and complete tasking.Learn and use computer-based labor, material, and maintenance tracking applications.May deploy to remote research support facilities for day trips or extended periods (McMurdo only)Occasionally utilize the assistance of other station personnel to complete tasking, or assist other trades or departments with their taskingComply with all ASC Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH), Waste Management and Quality Assurance requirements.Participate in Work Center Safety Program and ASC safety objectivesParticipate in community programs such as “house-mouse” (chores), “daisy-picking” (station clean-up), “GASH” (galley clean-up at Palmer), and recycling efforts.Perform other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS:Minimum five years of experience in the maintenance of complex controls systems with multiple interactionsKnowledge of how DDC, PLC, and/or other industrial control systems workPrevious experience with DDC, PLC or similar Ladder-Logic programmingKnowledge and understanding electromechanical and controls systems.Troubleshooting experience with some or all of the following equipment, not limited to: HVAC, furnaces, boilers, generators, heat exchangers, pumps, fans, modulating valves, fluid flow and air flow systems, heat trace, electrical and controls systems.Ability to read and interpret design drawings, specifications, and diagrams.Minimum intermediate level computer skills with MS Office Suite experience to include Word, Excel and OutlookBe able and willing to learn and effectively utilize computer-based labor, inventory, and maintenance tracking applicationsPossess the competencies, willingness, and ability to perform the duties of positionWillingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods.Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum.Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors.Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica.High School diploma or equivalentValid Driver’s License issued in the United States PREFERRED:Experience with Alerton Ascent Compass SoftwareExperience with Alerton controlsExperience installing DDC (Direct Digital Control) controllers #APP21.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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