Electronics Technician 3 (M) - Minneapolis, MN

M.C. Dean, Inc•Minneapolis, MN

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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. The team designs, engineers, integrates, operates, and maintains electronic security and related systems for federal, local, and commercial customers. These systems include intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audiovisual, IT systems, perimeter defense, and command and control systems. The role performs technical work in field operations, including on-site installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, testing, and configuration of equipment and systems. The technician supports reliable system operation, provides customer support, participates in project safety and quality activities, documents work, and coordinates with project teams, other trades, and customers. The position also involves leading commissioning work, supporting resource planning, and mentoring crew members. The role requires travel of up to 25%. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record. Applicants selected 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 for this position. The position involves regular physical work, including lifting up to 50 pounds, moving a 12-foot stepladder, 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.
At least six years of progressive experience in electronics installation and/or maintenance across multiple systems and customer programs.
An additional three years of electronics installation and/or maintenance activities, as stated in the education qualifications.
Valid driver's license and 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, and 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 recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong, apply general rules to specific problems, and draw conclusions from multiple pieces of information.
Ability to see details at close range and understand information presented through spoken words and sentences.
Applicants selected 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 across 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 systems listed in the vendor-certification qualifications.
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 system operation, and provide technical support to customers.
Understand and apply project safety plans, including JHA, AHA, and PFW, and enforce company handbook policies.
Participate in quality reviews of design documentation and interpret drawings to assess constructability.
Track project metrics and participate in weekly resource allocation meetings.
Verify project time-sheet charges.
Complete installation and maintenance work within planned durations and maintain 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 reports.
Participate in creating and building out PITCO plans, then execute them to support high-quality testing and installation.
Install system raceway, 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 established QC plans and checklists, conduct quality 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 help represent M.C. Dean in meetings with owners and design teams.
Communicate with M.C. Dean project teams, other trades, and customers, and collaborate effectively.
Lead by example, give 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.
Travel up to 25%.