Automation Technician, Electronics

Job Description

This position is for an ATG/IAS/OPS/GVS Automation Technician, Electronics. Working alone or in small teams, this individual will perform installation, testing and maintenance functions supporting Automated Fuel Handling Equipment, Automatic Tank Gauging Systems, Independent Alarm Systems, Overfill Protection Systems, and Ground Verification Systems at Department of Defense installations in Manchester, WA.

The Technician ensures proper operation of fuels accounting, alarm monitoring and controls, and leak detection equipment. Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair and install electronic components and electrical systems using hand tools and testing instruments, and keeps organized, detailed records of work performed.

Responsible for coordinating travel to customer site, maintaining on-hand components and assigned safety equipment, and supplying basic hand tools & testing equipment, as well as thorough communication with dispatchers, your manager, and installation teams to ensure schedule is maintained and delays are properly conveyed to the customer.

Technician is required to compile and reconcile travel charging on a weekly basis.

Individual will need to reside in the surrounding Manchester, Washington area with travel to the Manchester Fuel Depot supporting installation tasks for the Automated Fuel Handling Equipment, Automatic Tank Gauging Systems, Independent Alarm Systems, Overfill Protection Systems, or Ground Verification Systems at Department of Defense installations.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Ability to acquire and maintain U.S. government security clearance and/or Common Access Card (CAC)

Ability to acquire and maintain corporate credit card

Ability to travel 100%

Ability to forecast workload and manage level of effort within scheduled work week

Valid state driver s license

High school diploma or equivalent and formal electronics training from technical school, Class A or B military school, or completion of four-year electronics apprenticeship program

Four years of practical experience to include: electronics repair, integration, fielding, and checkout

Ability to acquire all required certifications to maintain the equipment located within specified region at the time of hire or relocation, to include all manufacture trainings and state-required UST certifications

Proven proficiency with Windows OS and M365 applications

Ability to kneel, lift up to 50 pounds, work from heights of up to 50 feet, and operate safely within confined spaces

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Four years of experience performing installation, removal, maintenance, and testing on Fuel Handling components- gauges, instrumentation, and sensors

Experience with Government fuel accounting systems (AFHE, FMD, FAS, BSM-E, ATG)

Experience with Automatic Tank Gauging Systems including one or more of the following: Veeder-Root, Ronan, Enraf, Barton, Pneumercator, Temposonics/MTS, ProGauge, and E&H

Experience with Independent Alarm Systems including one or more of the following: Scully, Magnetrol, E&H, Fafnir, Mercoid, Omnitrol, Pneumecator, TLC, Bindicator, Devar, Aggressive Systems, and Programmable Logic Controllers

Experience with Overfill Protection or Ground Verification Systems including one or more of the following: Scully, Varec, Fafnir, and Programmable Logic Controllers

Experience with data communications via copper wires, fiber optics, & wireless devices

CAC must be obtained within 30 days

Certifications and/or demonstrated proficiency of applicable equipment manufactures and UST licenses must be established within five months of hire

Pay Information

This position is covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA). The wage range for this position is determined by the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor on a contract-by-contract basis.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Automation Technician, Electronics

127335BR

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