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ENERGY SYSTEMS GROUP is looking for a Controls and Maintenance Supervisor to join our Operation Services team at Fort Detrick Energy Production Facility in Frederick, Maryland. This position is on site.

The Controls and Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all Building Automation Systems, IT Network, OSI PI Historian, and Fire and Security controls related equipment/maintenance at Fort Detrick Energy Production Facility (EPF) and Signal Campus. Under minimal supervision, this individual supervises and directs preventive maintenance, repair, installation, commissioning and general servicing of the controls aspect of boiler, chiller, and conditioned emergency power systems (including detailed troubleshooting of systems). This position is also responsible to provide field supervision of plant operations and coordination of the Electrician, Lead LPO Mechanic, and 10-Hour Day-Shift maintenance activities; identifying maintenance needs; and providing controls vendor quality control.

The essential functions of the position include:

• Supervises the Lead LPO Mechanic, Plant Electrician, and 10-hour day staff. Working with the Assistant Facility Manager; assigns work orders and oversees proper and safe task completion


• Monitors the Building Automation System trending reports for accuracy, alerting the Service Order Supervisor and Facility Manager when errors are observed which may cause meter-reading errors


• Installs, repairs, maintains and adjusts the indicating, recording, telemetering, and controlling instruments used to measure and control variables such as pressure, flow, temperature, motion, force, and chemical composition, using hand tools and precision instruments


• Diagnoses and repairs complex control systems malfunctions requiring extensive knowledge of a variety of electronic or digital controls systems and ability to test and write modifications in multiple languages of systems software


• Disassembles malfunctioning instruments; examines and tests mechanism(s) and circuitry for defects; troubleshoots equipment in or out of control system and replace or repair defective parts; reassembles instrument(s) and test assembly for conformance with specifications using instruments such as potentiometer, resistance bridge, manometer, and pressure gauge; inspects instruments periodically and makes minor calibration adjustments to ensure functioning within specified standards


• Manages assigned work to meet professional and efficient execution of time and customer satisfaction. Reports problems or changes to management immediately. Interfaces with facility management, service order manager or subcontractors on projects to coordinate activities as required in an ethical and professional manner


• Adjusts and repairs final control mechanisms, such as automatically controlled valves or positioners, and calibrates instruments according to established standards


• Connects motors, compressors, temperature controls, humidity controls, and circulating ventilation fans to control panels and connects control panels to power source


• Observes temperature, pressure, and vacuum gauges and adjusts controls to ensure proper operation


• Replaces defective breaker controls, thermostats, switches, fuses, and electrical wiring to repair installed units


• Provides sketches of field changes and discrepancies for engineering corrections and drawings. May assist with job layouts and bid proposals


• Installs, tests, repairs, and/or troubleshoots stand-alone PCs, PCs linked to networks, printers, and other computer peripherals

Your background includes:

• Five (5+) years' related work experience, especially working with instrument controls, HVAC controls, etc.

A bonus to have:

• Seven or more (7+) years' related work experience

What we bring to you:

• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement


• Comprehensive health and wellness plans for you and your family


• 401(k) Savings Plan


• Paid holidays and paid time off


• Highly competitive salaries and incentive structure

We want you to know:

ESG is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We value talent and understand that our colleagues allow us the opportunity to deliver an exceptional customer experience. We achieve our goals through teamwork and conduct our business with integrity.

Join our world-class team to provide safe, reliable innovative energy efficiency and infrastructure solutions for K-12 schools and universities to local, state and federal government agencies and more.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR * 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

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