Electronics Technician 2 - Columbus, OH (Active Clearance Required)

M.C. Dean, Inc•Columbus, OH

11d•Onsite

About The Position

M.C. Dean is seeking an Electronics Technician 2 to join their Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. This role involves designing, engineering, integrating, operating, and maintaining electronic security services, including intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, IT systems, perimeter defense, and command and control systems for federal, local, and commercial customers. The technician will execute various technical tasks and responsibilities within field operations, performing on-site installations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of equipment and systems to ensure functionality and reliability. Key duties include conducting site surveys, configuring hardware and software, testing systems, and providing technical support. The role requires strong problem-solving skills, technical proficiency, and effective communication with clients and team members. The technician will also be responsible for adhering to safety plans, analyzing drawing packages, managing timesheets, tracking and inspecting tools, participating in daily safety meetings, and executing testing plans for high-quality results. Installation tasks include system raceway, cabling, equipment racks, enclosures, panels, and mounting hardware, along with proper grounding and NEC standards adherence. The technician will terminate, test, and configure electronic devices, network, and IT equipment, as well as rack and stack head end equipment. Consistent communication with project teams, collaboration, and effective task prioritization are essential. The role also involves surveying and documenting existing field conditions and providing feedback to the project team. This is not an exhaustive list of duties, and other responsibilities may be assigned.

Requirements

Ability to travel up to 25%
Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a polygraph is required.
HS diploma or GED Military Electronics Training (minimum 720 classroom hours)
4+ years of electronics installation and/or maintenance activities on multiple systems and with multiple customer programs
Strong Oral, Written and Presentation Skills.
Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.
Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
Requires a Valid driver's license.
Selected candidates must possess an acceptable driving record in accordance to our policy.
The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to [50 pounds] on a regular basis.
Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials.
Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Nice To Haves

Vendor certifications in multiple IDS, ACS, and CCTV systems CCURE, Lenel, Identiv/Hirsch Velocity, Bosch Radionics, Bosch CCTV, Bosch BVMS, AIphone Intercom Systems Airphone, FFT, DIVAR, Windows operating systems & certifications and experience in installation of said systems.
Graduation from an accredited Electronics Technician program or Graduation from an Electrical Apprenticeship program
3 years of the above experience must be focused in electronic security systems
Strong MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint Skills is a plus.

Responsibilities

Executes various technical tasks and responsibilities within field operations.
Performs on-site installations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of equipment and systems.
Ensures the functionality and reliability of various technologies.
Conducts site surveys, configures hardware and software, tests systems for proper operation, and provides technical support to customers.
Utilizes and comprehends project Safety plan (JHA, AHA, PFW), enforcing adherence to M.C. Dean handbook and policies.
Analyzes and interprets complete M.C. Dean drawing packages to assess constructability, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Verifies correct charges in timesheets on projects, executing installation and maintenance activities within planned durations.
Tracks and inventories tools, conducting consistent tool inspections and performing tool inventory at the end of each day for assigned tools and equipment.
Participates in 10-minute daily ORM meetings, ensuring team compliance with safety requirements.
Participates in PITCO plan creation and build out, executing PITCO plan to include testing to verify high quality.
Installs system raceway, cabling, equipment racks, enclosures, panels, and all mounting hardware components, ensuring proper grounding and adherence to NEC standards.
Terminates, tests, and configures electronic devices, network and IT equipment.
Racks and stacks head end equipment, terminates and performs cable terminations and accessories associated with industry standards.
Communicates consistently with MC Dean Project Teams, exhibiting dedication, punctuality, and preparedness for work.
Acts as a collaborative teammate, providing and absorbing constructive feedback with both internal and external customers in a positive manner.
Plans and prioritizes tasks effectively, understanding and embodying the M.C. Dean vision, mission, and values.
Survey and document existing field conditions, providing feedback and recommendations to the project team.