Low Voltage Systems Specialist

Communications Engineering Company • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

The Low Voltage Systems Specialist leads the physical installation of communications systems on assigned projects, working with the project team to meet safety and quality objectives while following industry codes, standards, and best practices. The role leads project teams during assigned work and supports project planning, customer coordination, installation, testing, documentation, and project closeout. It also includes supporting service tickets and participating in CEC’s 24/7 on-call rotation. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of technology experience with CEC or a similar company.
• At least 1 year of leadership experience with CEC or a similar company.
• Strong communication skills.
• General construction or mechanical knowledge.
• Knowledge of communications systems, including audio, video, security, fire alarm, wireless, and data networks.
• Ability to solve problems, think creatively, exercise sound judgment, and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
• Integrity, dependability, urgency, and results-orientation.
• Ability to effectively speak and understand English-language communications.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, sit, use hands and fingers, and lift objects up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform reaching, grasping, and carrying activities.
• Required vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Three safety-related certifications.
• Two industry certifications, such as NICET, BICSI, or CTS.
• PC proficiency in a Windows environment and working knowledge of Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review project information with key personnel to resolve questions and unknowns.
• Evaluate potential project problems, their impact, and possible solutions; coordinate resources, site access, PPE requirements, and equipment with the Project Manager as needed.
• Review system functionality, schedules, and plans with customers, and oversee site walk-throughs to verify locations and identify safety hazards.
• Verify understanding of project plans and milestones during project kick-off meetings.
• Lead and follow the daily project plan, including safe work practices and requirements.
• Conduct site evaluations, safety inspections, and quality assurance checks to ensure compliance with the project plan.
• Communicate scope-of-work changes to the assigned Project Lead or Project Manager and adapt the project plan as needed.
• Inspect installations and implementations against CEC quality standards, correct discrepancies, mentor responsible parties, and report recurring issues when necessary.
• Create project punch lists, perform system testing, coordinate customer training, and complete project documentation.
• Perform basic programming and configuration, and connect physical systems to the network as assigned.
• Assist with on-site training and mentoring of less experienced team members.
• Conduct customer walk-throughs when possible, submit documentation, obtain customer sign-off, and verify project completion.
• Provide the Project Manager with feedback on project management processes, procedures, tools, and best-practice improvements.
• Provide Sales and Engineering with recommendations on improvement opportunities and project successes.
• Support assigned service-ticket completion and participate in CEC’s 24/7 on-call rotation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Advancement opportunities.
• Professional growth and investment in employee learning and training.
• A bonus program tied to continuous learning and training.
• Competitive compensation.
• Health benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed