BOC Specialist 3 - Washington, DC with Security Clearance

Unofficial M.C. Dean; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, life, anddis

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan

Military Reserve pay offset

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

M.C. Dean is a leading provider of building intelligence and cyber-physical solutions. This on-site position in the Washington, DC area focuses on monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining BAS and DDC control systems to ensure reliable building performance.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED with 6+ years of progressive experience, and the ability to obtain HSPD/Secret clearance. Strong communication and field coordination skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with at least 6+ years of progressive experience.

Responsibilities

• Log and identify problem areas in the building with the call center.
• Assist other trades in troubleshooting systems in the field.
• Monitor systems for alarms, provide reports and triage messages.
• Back up application software and check network integrity of control devices.
• Debug and test control components and software; calibrate hardware.
• Set up alarms for optimal efficiency and response.
• Respond to service calls, identify causes, and implement solutions.
• Develop procedures and checklists for service calls and maintenance.
• Maintain contract compliance and standards.

Skills

BAS monitoring

DDC controls

Windows PC operation

Reading technical docs

Wiring troubleshooting

HVAC systems knowledge

Networks & topologies

Customer communication

Schneider Controls Certification

Building Automation Certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational school or associate degree in technical trade

Job description

Overview About M.C. Dean M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation's most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration. Why Join Us? Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values-agility, expertise, and trust-we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

Clearance Requirement: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; ability to obtain & maintain HSPD & Secret, preferred HSPD-12 & Secret Active.

Responsibilities

Call and Site Coordination

• Works with call center to log and identify problem areas in the building.
• Assists other trades in the field in the active troubleshooting of systems.

Systems Operations

• Monitors system for alarms, provides reports and performs triage on system reports and performs triage on system messages.
• Monitors controlled systems for performance and problems.
• Backs up application software and checks network integrity of control devices.
• Debugs and simulates programs, checks calibration of hardware/software devices, configures parameters and tests control components and software.
• Performs function check of all control systems and documents results.
• Sets up alarms for optimal efficiency and response.

Service

• Responds to service calls by determining the problem, identifying the cause, and implementing a solution to address the issues.
• Works with the customer to recommend and adjust a maintenance program for their system. Identifies and implements long term service strategies.

Performance Quality

• Performs all work in accordance with contract documents and applicable company standards.
• Performs work to meet the required response times and to facilitate others to meet response times.
• Develops and maintains procedures and check lists for the execution of service calls, system routine maintenance and commissioning tasks to maintain consistency and completeness of the work.

Communications

• Keeps Client/Call center informed of questions, progress, information needs, and discrepancies in system and other issues impacting the operation of the building and comfort of occupants.
• Initiates follow up action to secure needed responses in a timely manner.
• Using real time judgement to escape building issues to the proper entities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with at least 6+ years of progressive experience. Vocational school or associate degree in a technical trade preferred.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; ability to obtain & maintain HSPD & Secret, preferred HSPD-12 & Secret Active.
• Three years BAS monitoring and DDC controls experience within the building controls industry.

Candidate Expectations

• Ability to operate a Windows PC.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation including sequence of operations, technical product literature, programming manuals and specifications.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic communications wiring, control logic wiring and end devices.
• Knowledge of building mechanical and electrical equipment functions and use, HVAC systems control applications and relevant hardware and software products.
• Knowledge of commonly used networks and network topologies.
• Ability to work at a computer terminal with mouse and keyboard for extended periods.
• Good customer communication skills.

Desired / Advantageous Qualifications

• Schneider Controls Certification
• Building Automation Certification?

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave Abilities

Physical Abilities

• The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to [50 pounds] on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
• Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
• Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
• May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.

Additional Criteria

• Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Pay Range

• Pay Range USD $36.30 - USD $45.38 /Hr.