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Controls Technician
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 1828752
Date Posted: 10/10/2025 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Seattle, WA
Category: Computer/Software
Job Description
Benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
- 401K, holidays & PTO
- 100% employee-stock ownership
- Truck + Gas Travel: Vast majority of travel is within San
Diego - Less than 10% overnight travel
- Vaccine Requirement: No
Position Description:
- The position requires the individual to apply their basic
technical knowledge and any prior experience for the support of project start
up, commissioning and troubleshooting activities. In addition, this position
will be responsible for field assisting of engineering, programming, graphics
and closeout documentation activities for each project. The position requires a
basic and proficient level of computer skills and understanding of
computer-operated systems. Additionally, the individual is required to closely
interact with the Project Manager and/or assigned Project Engineer in the
timely completion of each project. This role will also be responsible at times
for hardware design tasks to allow for continued exposure and development in
more sophisticated and larger system applications.
Responsibilities:
- Assistance in the startup and commissioning activities of
basic/zone control systems designed and programmed by others. - Performs and validates the execution of the initial
systems point-to-point commissioning activities - Assists higher level Systems Software Engineers in the
commissioning and troubleshooting of local and wide area networks. - Assists higher level Systems Software Engineers in the
utilization of computer hardware and software to support pre-functional testing
of the system software code in relationship to the design sequence of
operations. - Supports final systems functional testing as required by
the project team. - Performs basic program and graphics modification and
hardware applications designs - Initiates and tracks project checkout documentation and
as-built conditions for submission to the assigned Project Manager.
Requirements:
- Associates degree in a technical field with 2-5 years of
related work experience in building automation systems OR military technician
experience. - Strong mechanical aptitude and any technical school
training. - Working knowledge of MS Office, Windows, File Structure,
Basic TCP/IP network structure and web navigation are desired. - Must be highly organized and possess the ability to work
in a high paced environment with the ability to prioritize tasks to meet the
schedules given by leadership - Must possess a valid driver’s license
- Must regularly lift and /or move up to 30 pounds,
frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move
up to 100 pounds. - While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is
regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and
reach with hands and arms.
General Manager-Maintenance & Repair
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 8917593
Date Posted: 8/18/2025 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Seattle, WA
Category: Manufacturing
Job Description
As a General Manager of Maintenance and Repair, you will develop and maintain positive customer relations by understanding customer needs, contract terms and conditions, and by implementing and executing plans to address those needs. You will be assigned into one of three departments (Chassis / Reefer, Crane or Power) and supervise a union workforce in the execution of maintenance and repair activities of port terminal cargo handling equipment. Safety, Customer Service, Production and
Labor Relations are the focus areas for this position.
Some specific responsibilities include:
- Supervision of mechanics, clerks, leadmen, chief clerks and foreman in their work assignments and evaluate the performance of all employees under you direction.
- Participate in the development and implementation of company safety policies and procedures.
- Actively manage and monitor the safety of your operation, ensuring safety of all employees.
- Identify training opportunities of staff as needed.
- Determine work needs for each shift and assign such work to the workforce.
- Manage and implement daily operational changes to improve efficiency and quality of work.
- Analyze the quality of work performed, post-audit repairs with mechanics as needed.
- Manage inventory and part ordering process.
- Ensure work orders are documented and communicated timely.
- Engage in an interactive process with mechanics, as necessary, regarding reasonable accommodation of disabilities.
- Participate in the interview process for potential new hires and make recommendations.
- Conduct 30, 60, and 90-day evaluations for all new hires.
- Adhere to the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) and ensure positive labor relations with mechanics and union officials.
In order to be successful in this role, you should have a BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Marine or related discipline) or equivalent/applicable work experience supervising and managing heavy industrial maintenance teams. Experience in Programmable Logic Controls in GE, FUJI, Siemens, and OMRON is highly desired, and you must have hands-on familiarity with the maintenance of engines, automation/controls, hydraulics, refrigeration systems, cranes, welding, motor controls, and/or
related equipment.