Position LocationThis position is located onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD.
Job OverviewThe Engineering Technician IV performs non-routine and complex assignments involving responsibility for planning and conducting a complete project of relatively limited scope or a portion of a larger and more diverse project, selects and adapts plans, techniques, designs, or layouts, contacts personnel in related activities to resolve problems and coordinate the work, reviews, analyzes, and integrates the technical work of others. The incumbent will train and be assisted by lower level technicians and perform one or a combination of the following: Analyzes systems, major units, devices, or equipment; conducts tests or experiments; analyzes results and recommends modifications and design drawings to evaluate system performance; Review guidelines, specifications, and develop designs. Analyzes technical data to determine applicability to design problems; thereafter recommend systems improvements; Develop Systems tests to evaluate equipment performance. Determines test requirements, equipment modification, and test procedures; conducts tests using all types of instruments; analyzes and evaluates test results and prepares reports on findings and recommendations.
Pay Rate: 47.24 hourly
ResponsibilitiesEssential Job Duties:- Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for air compressor and compressed air system project work, including meeting deliverables and objectives, generating punch lists, developing scopes of work, collaborating with customers and contractors, identifying root cause, troubleshooting and providing technical support, dispute claims resolution, assisting with Technical Task Orders (TTO), attending pre-bid walkouts, and supporting system outages and major maintenance events.
- Review maintenance plans and operating procedures for accuracy. Facilitate communication and activities related to correcting deficiencies that do not align with manufacturer and industry standards/recommendations for effective equipment life expectancy.
- Assist in performing technical and operational reviews of design drawings, studies, and investigation services, and technically review construction contractor material submittals related to compressed air systems.
- Generate and facilitate Requests for Information (RFI) to clarify and correct air compressor and compressed air systems processes, procedures, and work.
- Assist in developing an air compressor/compressed air systems field training program. Consistently and effectively train, teach, and mentor field technicians in all areas of compressed air systems (compressors, dryers, receivers, filters, controls, PLCs, and distribution).
- Provide and execute standards and criteria for specialized, difficult, and unusual requirements related to compressed air systems.
- Coordinate projects with other disciplines. Apply knowledge of other disciplines to determine coordination effort required to address various design considerations.
- Maintain current knowledge of emerging technologies for program development related to compressed air systems, energy efficiency, and controls.
- Comply with safety regulations and procedures and perform work in a safe manner that enhances the work environment. Observe federal, state, and local codes of health, safety, and environment in the programming, design, and construction of real property facilities.
- Operate customer and Company-owned motor vehicles and/or other equipment.
- Support other department staff as needed or directed.
- Ability to work overtime and adjusted work schedules as warranted for workload and projects.
Job RequirementsMandatory:- U.S. citizenship
- Demonstrate successful experience in a similar air compressor/compressed air systems role
- Experience with building automation software application programs and compressor control systems (PLC-based preferred)
- Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards (ASME, CAGI, OSHA, NFPA, and manufacturer standards for compressed air systems)
- Strong communication skills
- Knowledge of standard contracting regulations, practices, and procedures
- Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements as outlined in applicable standards, regulations, and/or technical orders
- Ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures to a variety of situations and to recommend timely and economical solutions
- Ability to plan and organize work and coordinate with other engineering disciplines
- Ability to adequately utilize Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word to perform job duties
- Ability to obtain and maintain the required intelligence community clearance
- Possess a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
Preferred:- College-level degree in engineering, mechanical, or related program
- Microsoft Project experience or other construction management software experience
- Formal training or certification related to compressed air systems, rotary screw/centrifugal compressors, or industrial controls
- Possess the required security clearance
Physical Requirements:- Ability to lift at least 50 lbs
