Systems Specialist

Communications Engineering Company•Cedar Falls, IA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

CEC is a great place to accelerate your career. We offer advancement opportunities, professional growth through continuous learning and training with a lucrative bonus program, and an employee-focused environment that prioritizes work/life balance with competitive compensation, health benefits, and paid time off. The objective of this role is to lead the physical installation of communications systems on all assigned projects. You will work alongside the project team to ensure safety and quality objectives are met by adhering to industry codes, standards, and best practices. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Requirements

5+ years of technology experience within CEC or similar company.
1+ years of leadership experience within CEC or similar company.
Strong communication skills.
General construction or mechanical knowledge.
Knowledge of communications systems, including audio, video, security, fire alarm, wireless, and data networks.
PC proficiency (Windows environment).
Ability to effectively speak and understand English language communications.
Ability to stand, walk, climb, sit and use hands and fingers.
Ability to lift objects up to 50lbs.
Ability to perform reaching, grasping, and carrying activities.
Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.

Nice To Haves

3 safety related certifications (preferred)
2 Industry certifications (i.e., NICET, Bicsi, CTS, etc.) (preferred)
Industry certifications and trainings can/will be obtained during the first year of employment to meet the minimum qualifications when applicable.
Working knowledge of Excel is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the physical installation of communications systems on all assigned projects.
Work alongside the project team to ensure safety and quality objectives are met by adhering to industry codes, standards, and best practices.
Review all project information with key personnel to address questions and unknowns.
Evaluate potential problems, impact, and solutions for projects.
Coordinate resources, site access, PPE requirements, and equipment needed with the Project Manager.
Review system functionality, schedule, and plan with the customer.
Oversee site walk-throughs to verify locations and identify safety hazards.
Verify understanding of the project plan and review all project milestones.
Lead and follow the daily work project plan, including safe work practices and requirements.
Perform consistent site evaluations, safety inspections, and quality assurances to ensure project plan compliance.
Communicate changes in the SOW to the assigned Project Lead/Project Manager and adapt the project plan as needed.
Inspect project installation and implementation to CEC quality standards, correct discrepancies, mentor responsible parties, and report reoccurrences.
Create project punch lists, perform system testing, coordinate customer training, and finalize documentation completion.
Perform basic programming, configuration, and connect physical systems to the network as assigned.
Assist with the onsite training and mentoring of less experienced team members.
Perform customer walk-throughs, submit documentation, obtain customer sign-off, and verify completion for project fulfillment.
Provide input to the Project Manager on project management processes, procedures, tools, and best practice improvement.
Give recommendations to Sales and Engineering on improvement areas and project successes.
Support Service ticket completion as assigned and provide support to CEC's 24/7 On Call rotation.
Lead the project team while they are working on assigned projects.