Electronics Technician 3 (M) - Harrisburg, PA

M.C. Dean, Inc•Harrisburg, PA

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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 and systems—including intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audiovisual, IT systems, perimeter defense, and command and control—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 supports system reliability through site surveys, hardware and software configuration, operational testing, and customer support. The position also involves safety and quality compliance, project documentation and coordination, commissioning, and guiding crew members. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of an accredited Electronics Technician or Electrical Apprenticeship program, and additional electronics installation and/or maintenance experience. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. Applicants may be subject to a government security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship, for access to classified information; no clearance is needed. The job has regular physical demands, including lifting and carrying objects up to 50 pounds and working at heights up to 60 feet.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Graduation from an accredited Electronics Technician program or an Electrical Apprenticeship program.
An additional three years of electronics installation and/or maintenance activities.
At least six years of progressive experience in electronics installation and/or maintenance across multiple systems and customer programs.
Valid driver’s license; candidates selected must have an acceptable driving record under company policy. The position may require ongoing or intermittent use of a company vehicle.
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, following proper lifting techniques and safety protocols.
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.
Ability to apply general rules to specific problems, combine information to form conclusions, see details at close range, and understand spoken information and ideas.
Applicants may be subject to a government security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship, for access to classified information; no clearance is needed.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform on-site installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment and systems; conduct site surveys, configure hardware and software, test systems, and provide customer technical support.
Understand and use project safety plans, including JHA, AHA, and PFW, and enforce M.C. Dean handbook requirements and policies.
Participate in quality reviews of design documentation and evaluate drawing packages for constructability.
Track project metrics and participate in weekly resource allocation meetings.
Verify project timesheet charges.
Complete installation and maintenance activities within planned durations and provide 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 creating and building out PITCO plans and execute them to support quality testing and installation.
Install system raceways, cabling, equipment racks, enclosures, and panels in accordance with industry standards.
Terminate, test, and configure electronic devices and network and IT equipment.
Manage base switch configurations, participate in configuring servers and workstations, 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; troubleshoot copper and fiber-optic issues.
Lead and track commissioning activities and represent M.C. Dean in meetings with owners and design teams.
Communicate and collaborate with M.C. Dean project teams, other trades, and customers.
Lead by example, provide constructive feedback, mentor crew members, and encourage strategic thinking and innovation.
Provide look-ahead planning for manpower assignments, material procurement and staging, and resource needs.
Perform other duties and activities as assigned.