Engineering Technician D

L3HHCM20•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

The Engineering Technician D will work closely with Systems Engineering, and Program Management to support existing and new communications systems in the field and a lab environment. This maintenance lead position is responsible to performing maintenance on our communications and other equipment at sites within the Continental United States (CONUS), and candidates must be able and willing to climb tall structures with a load of up to 25 pounds while working at altitudes of 100+ feet. This position requires travel 40% - 60% of the time to customer and subcontractor sites. The employee will receive on-the-job training as needed but will need to be comfortable working independently and in leading small teams (2-3 individuals). The successful candidate executes pre-defined maintenance tasks minimal supervision while coordinating the efforts of the maintenance team.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience
2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.

Nice To Haves

Ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance is required, Top Secret preferred
Must successfully complete tower climbing certification within 90 days of employment.
Must be able to work outside of normal business hours, to include nights and weekends, when needed.
Must be willing to serve in an on-call rotation
Availability to travel 40-60% of the time to customer and subcontractor sites in support of maintenance activities
Problem solving skills and the ability to meet critical deadlines
Previous knowledge of networking principles, ethernet standards, power systems, cable testing, and communications systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Follow maintenance procedures in conformance with established processes and objectives
Leads the planning and conduct of maintenance at customer sites
Conducts debug operations on communication and other equipment at customer sites including AC/DC power, generators, cooling and other equipment
Primary point of contact for collaboration with Systems Engineering to ensure equipment at sites is meeting specifications
Sets up test apparatus and conducts tests of equipment following methods, procedures, standards, and sequences
Collects and evaluates functional data to conduct real-time tuning adjustments to products, instruments or equipment
Works with engineers in conducting experiments
Uses hand and small power tools, and various measuring and testing devices in performing job duties.
Perform maintenance, inspections, and replace equipment on self supported communications equipment towers up to 100 feet.
Conduct pre and post site visit activities (eg preparation, after action reports and follow up)
Serve as a rescue climber if and when needed
Identify and assess possible safety hazards to personnel and equipment
May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures
Perform continuous improvement projects targeting waste affecting product quality, cost, and schedule or other items of value to the business
Maintain professional standards of performance, demeanor, and judgment at all times as detailed in company policy and procedure
Maintain high ethical standards
Other responsibilities as assigned by Management