Airport Services Electrical Controls Technician - Washington Dulles International Airport - IAD
Airport Services Electrical Controls Technician - Washington Dulles International Airport - IAD
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About Oshkosh AeroTech an Oshkosh company
Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines airports airfreight carriers ground handling and military customers. Oshkosh AeroTech offers products that make a difference in peoples lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry including LEKTRO JetAire JetPower AmpTek Jetway and more.
OUR BENEFITS: As a member of the Oshkosh Aero Tech Airport Services team youll enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision coverage.
This position is located at the Dulles International Airport in Dulles Virginia
JOB DESCRIPTION: The electrical / controls technician shall be a licensed electrician and is responsible for the maintenance troubleshooting calibration and repair of process control systems for MWAA Baggage Handling Systems (BHS).
- The Lead electrical / controls technician shall be able to read and modify PLC code and shall understand how to configure PLCs and load programs onto PLCs.
- Maintains troubleshoots and navigates Process Logic Controllers (PLCs) for automation systems.
- Demonstrates technical aptitude with low voltage circuits.
- Assists with data and inventory of field equipment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Monitor daily operations and statistics of the baggage system to determine problems areas.
- Troubleshoot and repair all electrical and control components of the BHS system.
- Analyze all data from the BHS to determine problems and trends that may lead to future problems.
- Make necessary changes to the PLC controllers through the approved MWAA airports Authority Systems Configuration Management processes to maintain and enhance the performance of the BHS systems.
- Provide preventative maintenance services clean troubleshoot and repair all electrical/controls equipment including but not limited to PLC Input / output controllers and communication hardware Tuning and optimizing of the PLC controllers program all networks and network hardware motor control panel componentry laser scanner arrays Manual encoding Consoles Computer peripherals including mouse keyboards and printers DC control equipment graphical status displays and computers computer monitors troubleshoot and repair all electrical circuits.
- Responsible for general cleanup of all work areas and in/around equipment at a frequency required to maintain units free of trash dirt and debris that might otherwise affect equipment performance.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment is similar to airport operation with vehicular traffic. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts outside weather conditions fumes or airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals cold and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Employees will work on an airport ramp around aircrafts and around heavy equipment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of a Electrical / Controls Tech the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 49 pounds. Ability to work in outside weather conditions on an airport ramp around aircrafts and the confined areas of baggage conveyor systems. Specific vision abilities required by this job include good close proximity vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Good hand / eye coordination is required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Two years experience in the maintenance troubleshooting calibration repair and installation of Process Control Systems (SCADA and DCS) or in a related field.
- Ability to report to work on time maintain a good attendance record and work all designated work schedules.
- Valid Drivers License.
- Skill in using desktop business applications including Excel Word and Access.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and an individual selfdirected environment including coordination with end users internal and external customers consultants and vendors.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work hours other than regular schedule such as days nights weekends holidays oncall and rotating shifts.
- Ability to operate a company vehicle daily.
- Ability to proficiently utilize laptop computers multimeters and other calibration equipment.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.
Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporations legal duty to furnish information.
Location: 1 Saarinen Circle Dulles VA 20166
Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process please contact our talent acquisition team by email .
Oshkosh Corporation is a meritbased Equal Opportunity opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.
Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporations legal duty to furnish information.
Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be U.S. Persons as defined in these regulations. Generally a U.S. Person is a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
