Controls and Maintenance Supervisor

About the role

ENERGY SYSTEMS GROUP® is seeking a Controls and Maintenance Supervisor to join the Operation Services team at the Fort Detrick Energy Production Facility in Frederick, Maryland. This on‑site position oversees Building Automation Systems, IT Network, OSI PI Historian, and fire and security controls equipment and maintenance for the Energy Production Facility (EPF) and Signal Campus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Lead LPO Mechanic, Plant Electrician, and 10‑hour day staff; assign work orders and ensure safe, proper task completion in coordination with the Assistant Facility Manager.
• Monitor Building Automation System trending reports for accuracy and alert the Service Order Supervisor and Facility Manager to potential meter‑reading errors.
• Install, repair, maintain, and adjust instruments that measure and control variables such as pressure, flow, temperature, motion, force, and chemical composition using hand tools and precision instruments.
• Diagnose and repair complex control system malfunctions, write modifications in multiple software languages, and test solutions.
• Disassemble malfunctioning instruments, examine circuitry for defects, troubleshoot equipment, replace or repair parts, and reassemble instruments to meet specifications using tools such as potentiometers, resistance bridges, manometers, and pressure gauges.
• Manage assigned work to ensure professional, efficient execution and timely customer satisfaction; report problems or changes to management immediately.
• Interface with facility management, service order managers, and subcontractors on projects, coordinating activities ethically and professionally.
• Adjust and repair final control mechanisms (e.g., automatically controlled valves or positioners) and calibrate instruments according to established standards.
• Connect motors, compressors, temperature and humidity controls, and ventilation fans to control panels and power sources.
• Observe temperature, pressure, and vacuum gauges and adjust controls to ensure proper operation.
• Replace defective breaker controls, thermostats, switches, fuses, and electrical wiring to repair installed units.
• Provide sketches of field changes and discrepancies for engineering corrections and drawings; assist with job layouts and bid proposals.
• Install, test, repair, and troubleshoot stand‑alone PCs, network‑linked PCs, printers, and other computer peripherals.

Requirements

• Five (5+) years of related work experience, especially with instrument controls, HVAC controls, or similar systems.
• Preferred: Seven (7+) years of related work experience.

Benefits

• Professional growth and development programs, including tuition reimbursement.
• Comprehensive health and wellness plans for employees and families.
• 401(k) Savings Plan.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Highly competitive salaries and incentive structure.