Commissioning Engineer

York Telecom Corporation•Wilmington, MA

11h

About The Position

For over 35 years, Yorktel has been the video managed services partner around the world for some of the largest business and government agencies. With over 10,000 video systems under management worldwide – more than any other video communications service provider – Yorktel has the proven expertise and global reach to deliver enterprise-quality visual communications. Yorktel is currently seeking a Commissioning Engineer who is responsible for developing, implementing, coordinating, performing and documenting all essential Quality Control (QC) measures and protocols including workmanship inspection and evaluation; pre-installation set-up and testing; post-installation calibration and commissioning; technical support for the installation team as well as Integration Manager; and providing training to the field resources on various AV equipment capabilities and usage.

Requirements

Proficient in the use of computers and MS Suite (Outlook, Project, Excel, and Word)
Proficiency in the use of AutoCAD or Visio, or other diagrammatic software tools
Proficiency in video network infrastructure commissioning and support processes
Knowledge of video and audio-conferencing service standards
Knowledge of audiovisual, videoconferencing and IT products and applications
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including extended durations of night / second shift work.
May require occasional lifting (up to 50 lbs)
Requires extensive sitting, standing, and walking
Domestic travel requiring multi-night stays within and at times outside the local work area
Valid passport; International travel possible
Valid U.S. driver’s license
Must be willing to complete background checks and drug tests as required by current or future contracts
Must be willing to apply for security clearances, SSA Suitability, and other related clearances to be able to work at certain customer locations.

Nice To Haves

Polycom/Tandberg/Cisco certified Video conference Engineer (TCE/CVE/etc) certification desirable
Familiarity with major formats of Audio DSP (BiAmp Tesira, QSC QSys, others). Training certifications desirable
Crestron / Extron / AMX / other programming knowledge with more than 5 years’ experience within the Audio Video space
AVIXA CTS certification with Advanced CTS-D certification desirable
Proficiency in video/audio/control network infrastructure in support of commissioning and other technical processes
Willingness to pursue and attend additional training related to performance of job.

Responsibilities

To ensure the systems are built, connected, and tested to Engineering drawings and Yorktel standards for fabrication.
Provide complete and thorough testing and quality assurance of all available devices and codes in the time allotted.
Provide mentoring and leadership to junior employees through quality workmanship and exceptional attention to detail.
Provide leadership to multiple personnel throughout large scale fabrication efforts.
Ability to read and understand flow diagrams.
Ability to follow detailed instructions.
Ability to work with others or independently, while maintaining a professional manner within a stressful and fast paced environment
Ability to work with all levels of management and employees
Excellent problem-solving skills
Ability to participate and work well in a team environment
Self-motivated with strong initiative
Results oriented
Willingness to learn and progress.
Working knowledge of York Telecom policies and procedures.
All other duties assigned.
Properly and efficiently calibrate, test, configure and troubleshoot audiovisual, video conferencing, broadcast, and digital media systems and components.
Be capable of fully understanding design intent and operational objectives, working efficiently and effectively using a variety of engineering drawings, diagrams, and architectural blueprints. This shall include the ability to work effectively using both detailed, comprehensive schematic drawings and simplified diagrams containing limited and general information.
Perform post-installation testing, calibration, commissioning, and certification of installed and integrated systems.
The Commissioning Engineer shall be proficient in the proper use of required test equipment including but not limited to: Sound Pressure Level (SPL) Meter; Real Time Analyzer (RTA); Waveform and Vector Scope; Video Test Generator (VTG); ISDN and Network Analyzer, Oscilloscope; and RF Signal Meter.
Maintain complete and accurate project records including Field Revision and Record Drawings (Red-line and Record Issue), Status and Action Item reports and all required Project Close-Out Documentation.
Monitor field installation work and offer guidance as to the best way to perform certain tasks such as terminating, dressing cables, system calibration and troubleshooting.
Official customer training and sign off on all required systems.
Be available to support the field installation team with any technical questions they may have during the installation phase of a project
Support VNOC calls which are escalated beyond their level of expertise.
Oversee and document certification of all shipped and installed AV systems post install using an established base system located in Wilmington to test audio and video calls against.
Interface with Application Engineers and/or Control Programmers to discuss system functionality and future enhancements.
Will be dispatched to perform system commissioning and training on all required systems.
Assist with development of closeout documentation and quick user guides, based on Button-by-Button guides developed by the Control System Programming Team.
Assist with creation of Yorktel White Papers.
Provide status to Project Manager on installation