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The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding a Lead I&E Technician (remote) to our Federal Fuels Program team based in Collinsville, IL.
Your Role:
Tetra Tech, Inc. is seeking a Lead Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Technician with a strong mechanical/electronic background to perform preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance for automated fuel distribution system monitoring and control equipment such as sensors, valves, motors, PLCs, and SCADA systems related to the Hydrant Fueling Automation Maintenance (HFAM) Support Program.  Prior experience in electrical maintenance and instrumentation on automated Federal aviation fueling systems preferred.  Candidates will be considered for field activities serving our federal sector clients at CONUS and OCONUS locations.  The Lead I&E Technician will:
    Perform preventive maintenance tasks
    Perform corrective maintenance tasks
    Perform failure analysis and implement improvements
    Calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair hydrant fueling automation system controls, valves, and instruments
    Troubleshoot and repair control circuits and motor control centers
    Mount, wire, program, and test instrumentation and control equipment
    Write reports and record data on testing techniques, equipment, and specifications
    Enter work order information into the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) database
    Maintain effective communications with clients, subcontractors, and internal team members
    Schedule and conduct on-site meetings with clients and subcontractors as required
    Continually update knowledge of automated fuel distribution systems and instrumentation
    Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards
    Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns
    Manage multiple tasks simultaneously and in a timely manner to meet deadlines
    Work independently or with others as a team to complete assigned projects
    Travel as needed, approximately 75%
    Work overtime as required
    Perform additional duties as required
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Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    10+ years of experience with a strong technical background
    Associates Degree or equivalent education in controls, electronics, instrumentation, electrical engineering, or a related technical discipline
    Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing to provide technical expertise as required
    Experience executing on-site fuel distribution system preventive and corrective maintenance tasks, safety procedures, and troubleshooting activities affiliated with military fueling systems is highly desirable
    Maintain a valid driver's license
    Must be able to obtain a DOD Common Access Card (CAC) within first 3 months of employment and/or pass a favorable Background Investigation (BI)
This position requires the candidate to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.
 

Background Check: This position requires a CAC card, CUI Enclave Access and/or a Security Clearance, a background check will be completed.    
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    Frequently ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
    Frequently move self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
    Frequently move about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
    Frequently adjusts or moves objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.
    Frequently repeats motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
    Frequently operates machinery and/or power tools.
    Frequently operates motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
    Frequently works in low and high temperatures.
    Frequently required to work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
    Frequently works in noisy environments.
    Frequent fieldwork at client sites, requiring exposure to various outdoor weather conditions in fueling facility environments.
    Occasional work in extreme and austere environments.
    Occasional work at heights of 50 feet or more.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The performance of assigned duties may take place in wet and/or humid conditions, in the presence of fumes, particles, or environments where petroleum and toxic chemicals may be present.  The noise level in the work atmosphere is usually low to moderate but on occasion higher due to work activities near airfields and operating equipment.

Language & Communication Skills: 
    Fluent in English language
    Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to prepare written technical documents and convey information in reports

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
    Knowledge of electricity, voltage, and current relationships
    Knowledge of Federal, State, and Company environmental guidelines
    Knowledge of maintenance activities and procedures performed on automated control systems used in fuel distribution
    Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) manufactured by General Electric (GE), GE-Fanuc, Allen Bradley, Emerson, Siemens, etc.
    Knowledge of techniques for troubleshooting ladder logic to identify faults by monitoring real-time PLC program executing, checking physical input/output (I/O) status, and verifying field wiring
    Knowledge of automatic tank gauging (ATG) equipment, instrumentation, monitors, sensors, switches, consoles, communication devices, Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), and auxiliary equipment
    Mechanical or electrical aptitude
    Ability to use mathematics including algebra and geometry to take measurements and perform computations required for installation and calibration of equipment
    Ability to troubleshoot and repair pneumatic, electronic, and digital controllers used in control loops
    Ability to calibrate and perform maintenance on temperature, level, and pressure instruments and transmitters
    Ability to use a personal computer and associated software
    Ability to do routine cleaning of work area
    Ability to complete all written and electronic records to document work in progress and completed
    Ability to demonstrate attention to detail
    Ability to demonstrate good organizational and teamwork skills
    Close vision, color vision, depth and peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus are necessary for inspecting equipment and identifying defects
    Ability to hear well enough to test sounds and identify the functioning level of equipment
    Ability to respond quickly to sounds and dangerous situations, if needed