The incumbent serves as an Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic and is assigned to the Maintenance and Repair Section at the Vancouver Campus of VAPORHCS. This position performs work associated with the programming, updating, repair, and installation of centralized Energy Monitoring and Control System (EMCS) which includes the Building Automation System (BAS).

Duties

The Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic must have a working knowledge of thermodynamics, as it pertains to mechanical action and relationships of heat and refrigeration. Knows the use of refrigerant tables; how to calculate airflow; and the pressure-temperature characteristics for the different systems to locate and repair faulty equipment swiftly and to reduce inoperative time to minimum. Knows how to locate trouble before dismantling and to make repairs which ensure proper functioning after assembly. Uses knowledge of the refrigeration cycle of a variety of commercial and industrial systems to locate and check elements such as those which control low and high side pressure, the temperature of the cooling units, the temperatures of the liquid and suction lines, and the running time of the various mechanisms. Complex systems require special abilities when balancing or when complete repairs are made to complicated motors, compressors, evaporators, defrosting controls, relays, gears, and pulleys. Must be able to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions including wiring and piping schematic drawings and diagrams. Must have the knowledge and skills required to maintain, install, troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic, and pneumatic control systems. The requirements of this position include some duties as assigned in plumbing and intermediate pipefitting. These duties may include but not be limited to the following: repair and maintenance of water and gas distribution systems and equipment, fire sprinkler systems, low pressure steam distribution system to include regulating valves, traps, strainers, radiator valves and condensation piping. This position requires the ability to perform conduct air and water balance on HVAC systems. Must be able to use flow hoods, differential pressure measuring devices, rotation vane anemometer. Must be able to calculate air changes and room pressures. The work involves installing new equipment as well as recognizing the cause of faults in and making repairs on a variety of equipment. Equipment worked on includes dual fuel high-pressure and low-pressure boiler systems; ancillary steam plant components and systems; laundry equipment; domestic and commercial refrigeration and air conditioning units such as walk-in and reach-in coolers, refrigerators, ice cream cabinets, deep freezers, attic, and evaporative fans; and other equipment of comparable complexity including large systems for heating, cooling, humidifying, and dehumidifying. Installs, programs, and repairs systems to condition the air for different kinds of structures including those areas that have special requirements such as communication centers, data processing centers, operating rooms, laboratories, intensive care units and other areas with sensitive equipment. The systems use a variety of methods of air conditioning and refrigeration such as mechanical compression, vapor compression, absorption and multiple compressor systems Troubleshoots major components of multiple independent and complex electronic systems that have different engineering parameters. Diagnoses trouble or defects to determine corrective action in sensors, field cabinets, control consoles, and electronic control boards in motor control centers. Disconnects and dismantles electronic controlled instruments as necessary and corrects trouble or defects by adjusting, repairing, or replacing parts or units. Works with electrically powered circuits from 24V to 480V (AC and DC) and low voltage signals such as 0-10VDC and 4-20mA. Performs extensive control work such as checking, adjusting, installing, and modifying electronic, electric, and pneumatic controls as necessary to maintain proper control which requires extensive knowledge of system design, operation, and theory. The control work is required to maintain, install, hook up, and modify design parameters, write computer programs (including Proportional-Integral-Derivative [PID] Loops) and put into operation all types of heating (steam, natural gas, diesel), refrigeration producing cooling, and to operate and repair electronic controls for environmental controlling equipment by using the Delta Direct Digital Controls (DDC) system. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Electronics Industrial Controls Mechanic/PD21733A Physical Requirements: The incumbent may be required to make repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, under buildings, small, tight places, manholes, and where the systems and equipment are in hard-to-reach places. This requires the incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions for prolonged periods. The incumbent frequently handles, lifts, carries and sets up parts with excessive weights (up to 65 lbs.). The incumbent must be able to maintain intense concentration for long periods of time.

Requirements

Qualifications

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, the ability to do the job of Electronics Industrial Controls Mechanic without more than normal supervision. Examples include: Mechanical and electrical work required to maintain, repair, service and identify the cause of faulty equipment relating to heating, refrigeration, air handling, and laundry equipment; extensive control work such as checking, adjusting, installing, and modifying electronic, electric, and pneumatic controls; repair and maintenance of water and gas distribution systems and equipment, fire sprinkler systems, low pressure steam distribution system to include regulating valves, traps, strainers, radiator valves and condensation piping; perform conduct air and water balance on HVAC systems; use flow hoods, differential pressure measuring devices, rotation vane anemometer and be able to calculate air changes and room pressures. Note: Experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position on your resume and must include job title, duties, month & year starting and year ending dates AND hours worked per week. This position has a Selective Placement Factor: Failure to meet a selective placement factor will result in you not receiving further consideration. In addition to the minimum qualifications described above, you must meet the following selective placement factor: Applicants MUST have a universal refrigerant processing license and a minimum 4 years HVAC experience. 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: ElectronicsEquipment Assembly, Installation, RepairIngenuityTest Equipment - ElectronicsTroubleshooting (Electrical)Use Hand and Power Tools - ElectronicsWithout more than normal supervision Working Conditions: Required to work outside, under and on top of tall buildings, in cramped areas with low overheads and in areas with moving equipment and machinery; is exposed to electrical hazards, hot and cold areas, and contagious diseases; required to occasionally wear uncomfortable face masks and protective clothing; subject to exposure to refrigerant, acid oils, and other safety hazards during accomplishment of assigned duties. Often required to crawl under buildings where extreme exposure to fiberglass and asbestos is not uncommon. 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address VA Portland Health Care System 3710 Southwest US Veterans Hospital Road Portland, OR 97239 US
• Name: John Buan
• Phone: 503-220-8262 X59964
• Email: [email protected]