Electronics Technician 3 - Security Systems (Memphis, TN)

M.C. Dean, Inc•Memphis, TN

About The Position

M.C. Dean is seeking an Electronics Technician 3 for its Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. The SES team designs, engineers, integrates, operates, and maintains electronic security services for federal, local, and commercial customers. These systems include intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audiovisual and IT systems, perimeter defense, and command-and-control systems. The position performs field operations involving on-site installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment and systems. The technician installs and configures security systems, tests their operation, provides customer support, and helps ensure reliable system performance. The role also contributes to safety, quality control, project planning, documentation, commissioning, and coordination with project teams, customers, and other trades. The job may involve travel up to 25% and requires performing physical work at heights and handling materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
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 listed with the education pathways.
At least six years of electronics installation and/or maintenance experience across multiple systems and customer programs.
Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record under company policy; ongoing or intermittent use of a company vehicle may be required.
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 travel up to 25%.
Ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds regularly and follow proper lifting techniques and safety protocols.
Ability to move a 12-foot stepladder without assistance and work at heights up to 60 feet, including climbing and maintaining balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and ladders.
Ability to walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, and reach overhead routinely and repetitively.
Ability to see (with corrected vision if needed), distinguish colors, and hear and communicate in English.
Ability to use a standard ladder while carrying tools without exceeding its weight limit.
Ability to recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong, apply general rules to specific problems, draw conclusions from information, see details at close range, and understand spoken information.

Nice To Haves

Strong skills in Microsoft 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, and DIVAR.
Windows operating systems 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 technical support to customers.
Understand and apply project safety plans, including JHA, AHA, and PFW, and enforce M.C. Dean handbook requirements and policies.
Participate in reviews of design documentation and evaluate drawing packages for constructability.
Track project metrics and participate in weekly resource allocation meetings.
Verify project time-sheet charges.
Complete installation and maintenance activities within planned durations and provide detailed documentation.
Track and inventory tools, inspect tools, and organize material ordering and receiving.
Conduct daily ORM meetings, ensure team compliance with safety requirements, and complete accident and incident reporting.
Participate in creating and building out PITCO plans and execute them to support high-quality testing and installation.
Install system raceway, cabling, equipment racks, enclosures, and panels according to 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 established QC plans and checklists, perform quality control inspections, and document findings.
Install and maintain field devices; terminate and test system components; troubleshoot copper and fiber-optic issues.
Lead commissioning efforts, track commissioning activities, and assist in representing M.C. Dean in 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.
Provide look-ahead planning for manpower assignments, material procurement and staging, and other resources.