Systems Specialist

Communications Engineering Company•Cedar Falls, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

CEC is a great place to accelerate your career. We offer advancement opportunities, professional growth through a lucrative bonus program tied to continuous learning and training, and an employee-focused approach 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, working 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).
The employee is required to stand, walk, climb, sit and use hands and fingers.
Lifting of objects is required, up to 50lbs.
Reaching, grasping, and carrying activities are also required.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
The duties of this job require the employee to effectively speak and understand English language communications.

Nice To Haves

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

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 daily work project plans, including safe work practices and requirements.
Perform consistent site evaluations, safety inspections, and quality assurances.
Communicate changes in the SOW to the assigned Project Lead/Project Manager and adapt project plans 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 project completion.
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.
Provide support to CEC's 24/7 On Call rotation.
Lead the project team while they are working on assigned projects.