Senior Operations Technician - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Senior Operations Technician - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Join Leidos as a Senior Operations Technician in Chantilly, VA
Leidos Multi-Domain Solutions (MDS) division seeks a Senior Operations Technician to safeguard critical building systems in a large, complex facility. Leverage your mechanical and electrical expertise in HVAC, central plants, generators, power distribution, and building automation systems (BAS) to ensure uninterrupted operations. This leadership role demands sharp troubleshooting, safety focus, and the drive to mentor juniors while maintaining peak efficiency.
Primary Responsibilities
- Operate, maintain, and repair infrastructure: boilers, chillers, HVAC, electrical transformers, MCCs, UPS, substations, pumps, generators, and BAS.
- Monitor performance using control panels, gauges, and BAS interfaces.
- Swiftly address alarms, breakdowns, and emergencies.
- Analyze data to identify inefficiencies or degradation.
- Execute preventive maintenance and corrective repairs.
- Lead Junior Operations Technicians in tasks and troubleshooting.
- Document inspections, repairs, and operational logs meticulously.
- Comply with OSHA, NFPA, and company safety standards.
- Coordinate cross-functionally during outages and emergencies.
Basic Qualifications
- TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance required.
- Night shift availability.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 3–5 years automotive/heavy equipment maintenance experience.
- Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, cooling, electrical wiring.
- Technical manual and diagram interpretation skills.
- Hand/power tool proficiency for mechanical work.
- Preventive/corrective maintenance experience (brakes, valves, alignments).
- Strong troubleshooting and safety practices.
Preferred Qualifications
- Leadership/mentoring experience.
- Quality control, energy efficiency, safety background.
- CMMS or diagnostic software familiarity.
- DOT-compliant vehicle inspections.
- Technical specs and parts procurement knowledge.
- Project management in maintenance/fleet upgrades.
- EPA Section 609 certification.
At Leidos, we build innovators who challenge the status quo. If you're restless and ready to impact critical missions, apply now. Original posting: January 12, 2026. Position open at least 3 days.
Locations
- Chantilly, Virginia, United States
Salary
85,000 - 115,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- HVAC Systems Operation and Repairintermediate
- Electrical Distribution Troubleshootingintermediate
- Building Automation Systems (BAS)intermediate
- Preventive and Corrective Maintenanceintermediate
- Troubleshooting and Failure Analysisintermediate
- Leadership and Mentoring Junior Techniciansintermediate
- Safety Compliance (OSHA, NFPA)intermediate
- Technical Documentation and Loggingintermediate
Required Qualifications
- TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance (experience)
- High School Diploma or Equivalent (experience)
- 3-5 Years Hands-On Maintenance Experience (experience)
- Knowledge of Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Cooling, Electrical Systems (experience)
- Ability to Read Technical Manuals and Diagrams (experience)
- Availability for Night Shifts (experience)
- Strong Safety Protocol Adherence (experience)
Responsibilities
- Operate, maintain, and repair critical systems including boilers, chillers, HVAC, electrical equipment, pumps, generators, and BAS
- Monitor system performance via control panels, gauges, and BAS interfaces
- Respond to alarms, breakdowns, and emergencies with swift corrective actions
- Analyze operational data for inefficiencies and early degradation
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and unscheduled repairs
- Lead and guide Junior Operations Technicians
- Maintain documentation for inspections, repairs, and logs
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and company safety standards
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams during outages and emergencies
Benefits
- general: Competitive Compensation Package
- general: Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- general: 401(k) Retirement Savings with Company Match
- general: Paid Time Off and Flexible Scheduling
- general: Professional Development and Training Opportunities
- general: Career Growth in Multi-Domain Solutions Division
- general: Support for TS/SCI Clearance Holders
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Senior Operations Technician - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Senior Operations Technician - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Join Leidos as a Senior Operations Technician in Chantilly, VA
Leidos Multi-Domain Solutions (MDS) division seeks a Senior Operations Technician to safeguard critical building systems in a large, complex facility. Leverage your mechanical and electrical expertise in HVAC, central plants, generators, power distribution, and building automation systems (BAS) to ensure uninterrupted operations. This leadership role demands sharp troubleshooting, safety focus, and the drive to mentor juniors while maintaining peak efficiency.
Primary Responsibilities
- Operate, maintain, and repair infrastructure: boilers, chillers, HVAC, electrical transformers, MCCs, UPS, substations, pumps, generators, and BAS.
- Monitor performance using control panels, gauges, and BAS interfaces.
- Swiftly address alarms, breakdowns, and emergencies.
- Analyze data to identify inefficiencies or degradation.
- Execute preventive maintenance and corrective repairs.
- Lead Junior Operations Technicians in tasks and troubleshooting.
- Document inspections, repairs, and operational logs meticulously.
- Comply with OSHA, NFPA, and company safety standards.
- Coordinate cross-functionally during outages and emergencies.
Basic Qualifications
- TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance required.
- Night shift availability.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 3–5 years automotive/heavy equipment maintenance experience.
- Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, cooling, electrical wiring.
- Technical manual and diagram interpretation skills.
- Hand/power tool proficiency for mechanical work.
- Preventive/corrective maintenance experience (brakes, valves, alignments).
- Strong troubleshooting and safety practices.
Preferred Qualifications
- Leadership/mentoring experience.
- Quality control, energy efficiency, safety background.
- CMMS or diagnostic software familiarity.
- DOT-compliant vehicle inspections.
- Technical specs and parts procurement knowledge.
- Project management in maintenance/fleet upgrades.
- EPA Section 609 certification.
At Leidos, we build innovators who challenge the status quo. If you're restless and ready to impact critical missions, apply now. Original posting: January 12, 2026. Position open at least 3 days.
Locations
- Chantilly, Virginia, United States
Salary
85,000 - 115,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- HVAC Systems Operation and Repairintermediate
- Electrical Distribution Troubleshootingintermediate
- Building Automation Systems (BAS)intermediate
- Preventive and Corrective Maintenanceintermediate
- Troubleshooting and Failure Analysisintermediate
- Leadership and Mentoring Junior Techniciansintermediate
- Safety Compliance (OSHA, NFPA)intermediate
- Technical Documentation and Loggingintermediate
Required Qualifications
- TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance (experience)
- High School Diploma or Equivalent (experience)
- 3-5 Years Hands-On Maintenance Experience (experience)
- Knowledge of Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Cooling, Electrical Systems (experience)
- Ability to Read Technical Manuals and Diagrams (experience)
- Availability for Night Shifts (experience)
- Strong Safety Protocol Adherence (experience)
Responsibilities
- Operate, maintain, and repair critical systems including boilers, chillers, HVAC, electrical equipment, pumps, generators, and BAS
- Monitor system performance via control panels, gauges, and BAS interfaces
- Respond to alarms, breakdowns, and emergencies with swift corrective actions
- Analyze operational data for inefficiencies and early degradation
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and unscheduled repairs
- Lead and guide Junior Operations Technicians
- Maintain documentation for inspections, repairs, and logs
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and company safety standards
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams during outages and emergencies
Benefits
- general: Competitive Compensation Package
- general: Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- general: 401(k) Retirement Savings with Company Match
- general: Paid Time Off and Flexible Scheduling
- general: Professional Development and Training Opportunities
- general: Career Growth in Multi-Domain Solutions Division
- general: Support for TS/SCI Clearance Holders
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