Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic
What you'd do
Do you have experience with the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and replacement of electronic industrial controls equipment? If so, please consider joining the NIH Office of Research Facilities (ORF)! As an Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic, you will be responsible for the performance of technical and mechanical tasks of complex electronic industrial controls equipment to support NIH facilities.
Major duties
Coordinates efforts with technical and professional personnel on changes to equipment and operating specifications and exercises judgment and independence in determining methods to resolve installation and repair problems. Troubleshoots and repairs systems during operational tests, conducts procedures to cope with defects, and develops changes to schematics, drawings, and maintenance procedures. Develops, coordinates, and performs operational tests; analyzes input and output of microprocessors, integrated and discrete solid-state circuits, and transistor applications to recognize indications of improper operation. Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and calibrates electronic controls and indicating and recording systems used on industrial machinery, high-pressure boilers, centrifugal refrigeration units, air compressor units, and energy monitoring. Tests, repairs, overhauls, modifies, and calibrates electronic precision measurement equipment within the Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS). Performs specialized tasks associated with the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and replacement of highly complex equipment associated with Central Utilities.
What you need to qualify
Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed and show through experience and training that you possess the level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position. The approved job elements for this occupation are listed as follows: Ability to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision. Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc. Use of test equipment (electronics). Theory of electronics. Ability to use hand and power tools (electronics). Troubleshooting (electronic equipment). We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Preview application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12995785
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