ESS Installation Technician

DiversifiedSterling, VA
Onsite

About The Position

The ESS Installation Technician is responsible for performing a wide variety of installation duties on technology projects for our clients. This position is the key field position for the bulk of the actual work that gets done in our clients’ buildings. The install tech needs to coordinate with project management, field superintendents and others to fully understand their role on specific projects. They interpret our drawing packages to create the basis of the finished systems. The installation can include rack and enclosure build outs, panel terminations, device installation, testing and troubleshooting. The Senior Tech will be responsible for our most complex system designs, will mentor other technicians and set an example in all aspects of the job. This level of technician will be responsible for performing tasks on clients’ job sites with no supervision. This position is responsible for coordination with clients, contractors and subcontractors. This position will be the key and only senior field supervisor in many situations and will be responsible for delegating work, monitoring others work and communicating with key stakeholders on behalf of the PM. This position requires the highest level of technical and people skills. This position is often alone on the job sites and requires good judgement about decisions that need to be made. In general, the project manager and a site supervisor are available to answer questions. This position is independent and will need to make onsite decisions on behalf of the PM. This position requires good diplomacy in working with our clients and other key stakeholders on the job sites.

Requirements

  • High school or GED equivalent.
  • 2+ years of hands-on, recent experience installing access control and video surveillance cameras in a large-scale commercial environment, preferably to include data centers and new construction.
  • Ability to understand access control/CCTV systems, install anything ACS, CCTV, intercom related, and troubleshoot and fix any problems that may arise during the installation process.
  • Administrative capabilities to keep up with day-to-day requirements of every project.
  • Proficiency with the following software: Teams, Outlook, OneNote, BlueBeam, Adobe Reader.
  • Knowledge of the following document types: Project drawings, Programming Matrix, SRDs, UILs, Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs), Task Hazard Analysis (THAs), Risk Hazard Analysis (RHAs), RFIs, Redlines.
  • Must be able to review and understand the following: Matrix Drawings, BOM Lists, SRDs.
  • Must be able to maintain the schedule given for the job and follow DIV28 specifications for quality control.
  • Experience with the following systems: Genetec, Avigilon, Lenel, AMAG, S2, Honeywell, Software House, Bosch, DMP.
  • Knowledge in mechanical retrofitting of door frames and gates for electric locking hardware and peripheral devices.
  • Knowledge of accessing network interface for connection to devices such as access controllers, IP cameras, Intercoms, switches and such.
  • Experience and familiarity with PC admin level changes to connect to IP cameras and the aiming/adjustment of cameras.
  • Clean driving record and ability to operate a vehicle.
  • Clean criminal record and able to hold a security clearance/registration for your local jurisdiction (DCJS, TS Clearance, etc).
  • Active Passport, or the ability to obtain Active Passport, or the ability to obtain and travel regularly.
  • Able to work indoors/outdoors, standing, sitting and ladder use.
  • Able to lift 40lbs.

Nice To Haves

  • Lenel experience/ certification preferred
  • Lenel Certification

Responsibilities

  • Perform a wide variety of installation duties on technology projects for clients.
  • Coordinate with project management, field superintendents and others to understand project roles.
  • Interpret drawing packages to create the basis of finished systems.
  • Perform rack and enclosure build outs, panel terminations, device installation, testing and troubleshooting.
  • Know and learn what is on the BOM for every job and know the material required for the job.
  • Maintain timeline of job schedule with regards to when devices/head end work needs to be installed and terminated.
  • Communicate with the site supervisor ASAP if unable to maintain a given timeline.
  • Take ownership of job schedules for workload given.
  • Prioritize time properly and manage multiple tasks at any given time.
  • Maintain constant communication with the Site Supervisor on a daily basis.
  • Point out any/all problems found on drawings/matrix to Site Supervisor ASAP.
  • Communicate with Site Supervisor ASAP if equipment is missing/defective.
  • Help Site Supervisor with inventory if and when needed (maintain an online copy on one note).
  • Keep written records of work accomplished with technicians/trades, project issues, problems that may arise, site readiness, site inventory, and redlines/RFIs on One Note.
  • Communicate the need for assistance and guidance for any work that is required for the job, including labor problems and technical issues.
  • Assist installation technicians on questions or concerns with installation of devices/head end work.
  • Perform tasks on clients’ job sites with no supervision.
  • Coordinate with clients, contractors and subcontractors.
  • Delegate work, monitor others work and communicate with key stakeholders on behalf of the PM.
  • Make onsite decisions on behalf of the PM.
  • Maintain and wear appropriate PPE as the job and tasks require it.
  • Ensure hazards are addressed and rectified in a timely manner.
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