Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic
What you'd do
This position is located within Facilities Management Service (FMS) at the Lexington VA Health Care System- a two-division medical center. Incumbent is assigned to one division but may be periodically assigned to the other campus to gain experience or for coverage purposes.
Major duties
The incumbent serves as an Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic responsible for the installation, modification, troubleshooting, calibration, and repair of complex electronic control systems and building automation systems (BAS)/Energy Management Control Systems (EMCS) that support critical healthcare operations. The work involves systems that integrate mechanical, electrical, electronic, and digital controls to maintain environmental conditions required for patient care, research, and life safety systems. Duties include, but are not limited to: Installs, modifies, maintains and repairs complex electronic control systems supporting HVAC and facility infrastructure. Monitors system performance using EMCS workstations, analyzing trends, alarms and system data. Programs and modifies control sequences to maintain environmental conditions and optimize system performance. Troubleshoots and diagnoses malfunctions in BAS/EMCS systems, including controllers, sensors, actuators and network communications Performs preventative maintenance including calibration, adjustment and system verification. Interprets complex electrical schematics, logic diagrams, network communication diagrams and engineering drawings integrating multiple disciplines as part of preventative maintenance of systems. Participates in commissioning and retro-commissioning of new and existing systems in accordance with VA design standards and healthcare engineer guidelines. Interprets engineering drawings and traces system logic to resolve complex issues. Provides technical guidance to HVAC mechanics and other trades. Coordinates with Engineering, clinical staff and Information Technology staff to ensure system integration and operational continuity. Ensures compliance with VA cybersecurity. Ensures compliance with data protection requirements with accessing BAS networks. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic/PD305690 Physical Requirements: The work requires moderate physical effort, including frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, and reaching, occasional climbing and working in elevated or confined spaces, and lifting and carrying items weighing up to approximately 40 pounds.
What you need to qualify
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Building and Construction Electrical Engineering Mechanics Public Safety and Security Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
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