Associate Commissioning Engineer

Prime Secured; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Secured seeks an Associate Commissioning Engineer to configure access control devices, cameras, and system components per design specs. You will verify field installations, perform validation testing, and ensure accurate commissioning documentation is uploaded to the documentation platform.

The role emphasizes basic end-user instruction, routine troubleshooting, and collaboration with clients and project teams to ensure compliant, high-quality commissioning under Prime standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in configuring physical security systems or related fieldwork is required.
• Basic understanding of access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Configure access control devices, cameras, and system components per design specifications and direction.
• Execute validation tests on devices and integrations to verify performance.
• Complete commissioning documentation accurately and on time and upload records.
• Provide basic end-user instruction on system operation as directed.
• Resolve routine configuration issues and escalate complex problems as needed.

Skills

Basic problem-solving

Strong communication

Interpersonal abilities

English reading/writing

Education

Genetec Certification (OTC 001)

Job description

Description

SUMMARY

The Associate Commissioning Engineer configures and verifies physical security systems, conducts testing, and optimizes settings for seamless performance. They prioritize meticulous documentation, troubleshoot basic technical issues, and provide training to end-users. Collaborating closely with clients, project teams, and colleagues, the engineer ensures a successful commissioning process in adherence to Prime standards.

Requirements

Major Roles and Responsibilities:

• System Configuration:
• Configure access control devices, cameras, and system components per design specifications and direction.
• Follow established procedures to ensure consistent system setup.
• System Verification & Testing:
• Execute validation tests on devices and integrations.
• Verify field installations align with drawings and scope of work.
• Identify basic deficiencies and correct them where appropriate.
• Documentation:
• Complete commissioning documentation accurately and on time.
• Upload records into company documentation platform.
• Customer Interaction:
• Provide basic end-user instruction on system operation as directed.
• Troubleshooting:
• Resolve routine configuration issues and elevate advanced problems appropriately.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A minimum of 0-2 years of technical experience preferably in physical security systems or 1-3 years field technician experience preferably in physical security systems.
• Basic Understanding of access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and related technologies.
• Basic Understanding of network protocols and system integration.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Genetec Certification (OTC 001).
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Must demonstrate our Core Values (Serve; Everyone has a story, collect it; Play chess not checkers; Own it; Growth minded).
• Minimum 12 months of service time in the Associate role required before promotion eligibility to Commissioning Engineer.

Additional Notes:

• Probationary period of 90 days.
• Individuals with a felony or misdemeanor convictions MAY not be hired.
• Individuals must not have any alcohol or drug-related convictions or suspensions within the past three years.
• Individual must be able to read and understand instructions in English as well as possess good oral & written communication skills.
• Individual must be able to pass a drug and physical screening as well as background requirements.

Prime Secured is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We participate in E-Verify.