Electronics Technician 3 - Council Bluffs, IA

M.C. Dean, Inc•Council Bluffs, IA

About The Position

M.C. Dean is seeking an Electronics Technician 3 to join its Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. SES designs, engineers, integrates, operates, and maintains electronic security services—including intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audiovisual, IT, perimeter defense, and command and control systems—for federal, local, and commercial customers. The role performs technical field operations, including on-site installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment and systems. The technician ensures system functionality and reliability through site surveys, hardware and software configuration, operational testing, and customer support. The position also contributes to safety, quality, project coordination, commissioning, documentation, inventory, and crew development.

Requirements

Ability to travel up to 25%.
Valid driver's license; selected candidates must have an acceptable driving record under company policy. The role may require ongoing or intermittent use of a company vehicle.
High school diploma or GED, plus one of the following: military electronics training of at least 720 classroom hours, graduation from an accredited Electronics Technician program, or graduation from an Electrical Apprenticeship program.
An additional three years of electronics installation and/or maintenance activities, as stated with the education requirements.
At least six years of progressive electronics installation and/or maintenance experience across multiple systems and customer programs.
Strong oral, written, and presentation skills.
Demonstrated experience working with multidisciplinary teams.
Demonstrated time-management and organizational skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
Ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds regularly.
Ability to relocate a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.
Ability to work at heights up to 60 feet and climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and ladders.
Ability to walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, and reach overhead routinely and repetitively.
Good vision, which may be corrected, ability to see color, and ability to hear and communicate in English.
Ability to use a standard ladder without exceeding its weight limit while carrying tools.
Ability to recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong; apply general rules to specific problems; combine information to form conclusions; see details at close range; and understand spoken information.

Nice To Haves

Strong skills in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Vendor certifications in multiple IDS, ACS, and CCTV systems, including CCURE, Lenel, Identiv/Hirsch Velocity, Bosch Radionics, Bosch CCTV, Bosch BVMS, AIphone Intercom Systems, FFT, DIVAR, and Windows operating systems.
Experience installing the listed security and operating systems.
Three years of experience focused on electronic security systems.
OSHA 30 certification.

Responsibilities

Perform on-site installations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of equipment and systems.
Conduct site surveys, configure hardware and software, test systems, and provide technical support to customers.
Understand and use project safety plans, including JHA, AHA, and PFW, and enforce company policies.
Review design documentation and drawing packages for constructability.
Track project metrics and participate in weekly resource allocation meetings.
Verify project charges in timesheets.
Complete installation and maintenance activities within planned durations and maintain detailed documentation.
Track and inventory tools, conduct tool inspections, and organize material ordering and receiving.
Conduct daily ORM meetings, ensure team compliance with safety requirements, and complete accident and incident reports.
Participate in PITCO plan creation and buildout, and execute the plan to support quality testing and installation.
Install system raceway, cabling, equipment racks, enclosures, and panels in accordance with industry standards.
Terminate, test, and configure electronic devices, network equipment, and IT equipment.
Manage base switch configurations, participate in server and workstation configuration, and troubleshoot programmable components.
Follow QC plans and checklists, conduct quality control inspections, and document findings.
Install and maintain field devices, terminate and test system components, and troubleshoot copper and fiber-optic issues.
Lead commissioning efforts, track commissioning activities, and assist in representing M.C. Dean at meetings with owners and design teams.
Communicate with M.C. Dean project teams, other trades, and customers.
Provide constructive feedback, mentor crew members, and encourage strategic thinking and innovation.
Plan ahead for manpower assignments, material procurement and staging, and resource needs.