Plant controller Jobs in Hampton, VA

This is an IAMAW Union position – Hourly rate is $

The successful candidate will join the Facility Operations team to support the Center Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering Contract (CMOE) located at NASA Langley Research Center. All work will be performed with a high standard of quality and professionalism. All safety policies and procedures must be followed.

Responsibilites:

• Support of pre and post system operations for the Operations Facility
• Perform minor and/or major maintenance on fluid and mechanical systems and ancillary equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Perform panel/automation operations associated with ejector, mixer, cooling system, silane, combustible air, and other fluids such as fuel, LOX, R134, LN2, hydraulic, high pressure air production and ancillary equipment with level 2 certified or above technician oversight
• Will make regular rounds and take readings on all plant consumable, equipment, and sub-systems
• Trouble-shoot system and component failures/anomalies with level 2 certified or above lead or senior plant technician
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, facility software and electronic monitoring equipment
• Maintain logs to record significant and/or historical events
• Complete Safe Plan of Action forms, and Safety Observation Reports
• Obtain and maintain minimal certification level on facility systems and panels and various lifting equipment, , forklift, crane, and aerial lifts
• Assist facility technician with the setup, installation, checkout, and teardown of the various sub-systems required for research operations
• Must develop familiarization of the facility and work safely performing operations
• Will perform other duties as directed by lead or supervisor

Qualifications

Citizenship is required. Experience with any power generating equipment is a plus. Four (4) years of experience in operation, maintenance, and repair of like or typical equipment as utilized in high pressure air and gas compressor or other gas compressing/dispensing plant operations. Must have a general knowledge of mechanical systems. Experience in reading and identifying typical symbols on mechanical schematics/drawings. Experience in understanding and following written standard operating procedures and guidelines. Knowledge of OSHA Red Tag and equipment Lockout/Tagout standards, and plant/equipment maintenance and reliability is a plus. Failure to perform daily responsibilities and operate facility systems may effect or delay facility activities and overall schedule.

Essential Functions:

Work Environment:

Office environment. (10-25%)

Physical Requirements:

Visual and physical (hands on) contact of test-related systems, hardware, articles

Must be able to walk, stand, bend, twist and sit for extended periods as well as climb, and crawl (30%)

Ability to distinguish basic colors (10%)

Corrected vision (100%)

Hearing (100%)

Lifting, carrying, exerting pressure up to 45 lbs. (10%)

Potential exposure to high noise levels, hazardous chemicals, propellants and the like. Appropriate PPE and training will be provided for all conditions.

Equipment and Machines:

Control room test operation display/keyboards/mechanical/electrical control

Plant environment includes reciprocating compressors, dryers, pumps, cooling towers, chemical storage containers, etc. (75%)

Standard office equipment - PC, telephone, fax, copier, etc.

Hardware platforms – Microsoft PC and OS Software: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Attendance:

Regular attendance mandatory (100%)

Overtime/work outside normal schedule required (20%)

Other Essential Functions:

• Citizenship required.
• Valid Real ID compliant identification –
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance if required for this specific position.
• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
• Must put forward professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety/risk hazard to the employee or others.
• The work environment requires the ability to cooperate and work with individuals at all levels of the company and the client organization.
• Must be able to balance scope, schedule, and budget to ensure program success.
• Employees will exercise diligence when developing a Safe Plan of Action (SPA) for each task performed. Your SPA is a Company provided tool to be used for the prevention of incidents, accidents, and injuries; as such, it is the most important tool that you are required to use.

Compensation Details:

$

Original Posting:

04/24/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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