Industrial Electrical Controls Technician Job at Amentum (Lafayette)

Job Description

Amentum is seeking a skilled Industrial Electrical Controls Technician to join our operations and maintenance team in Lafayette, IN. As a critical member of our team, you’ll use your expertise to support facility communications and maintenance operations, serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) and control systems. This role is pivotal in improving equipment efficiency, reducing operational costs, and creating scalable solutions for a dynamic industrial environment.

Job Responsibility

Act as the IoT and controls Subject Matter Expert (SME), developing strategies to optimize asset performance, reducing costs, and improving uptime through the collection and analysis of machine data
Design and create visualization screens to track and analyze key metrics for real-time equipment performance
Proactively identify and address critical asset issues, perform root cause analysis (RCA), and implement corrective solutions
Lead continuous improvement initiatives for equipment IT programs and communicate challenges, opportunities, and successes to management and clients
Develop and coordinate plans for facility shutdowns, turnarounds, and outages to ensure programming and communication requirements are met
Leverage advanced knowledge of PLC, HMI, and SCADA programming systems, including Allen Bradley, Siemens, Modbus, Profinet, and similar platforms
Diagnose and optimize electrical and mechanical aspects of production systems, leading efforts to improve reliability
Collaborating with maintenance teams and site leads to ensure peak efficiency and share best practices

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Facility Management, Industrial Technology, Computer Science, or an equivalent combination of education and 6 years of relevant experience
Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as Maximo or other platforms
Demonstrated experience in root cause analysis, cost savings strategies, and implementing corrective actions
Ability to work various shifts, including overtime, weekends, and holidays when required
Must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test and hold a valid driver’s license
U.S. work authorization is required (sponsorship is not available for this role)
Ability to obtain a security access badge at the client’s location
Frequently perform repetitive wrist movements and walk extensively during shifts
Read and interpret documents, schematics, and computer data
Regularly use office equipment, including computers and keyboards, to manage documentation and communicate
Travel locally to other Amentum, clients, or vendor locations, with occasional air travel
Interact professionally and cooperatively with clients, team members, and management, even during high-pressure scenarios
Light to moderate lifting of materials into storage locations occasionally required
Employees must wear Personal Protective Equipment (steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, etc.) as needed

Nice to have

Expertise in IoT sensor technology and implementation
Advanced knowledge in equipment technology, control systems programming, and software management (e.g., Microsoft server, networking, subnets, and VLANs)
Strong technical background in industrial, manufacturing, or research facilities environments
Demonstrated experience reading and interpreting mechanical/electrical schematics and blueprints
Experience with project management, strategic planning, and implementation
Previous supervisory experience, including workforce training and performance management

What we offer

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance

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