Critical Facility Technician 2 - Richmond, VA

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking a Critical Environments Technician in Richmond, Virginia to manage maintenance on electrical and automated control systems. The role demands at least 6 years of experience in data center facilities and expertise in troubleshooting HVAC and electrical systems. The position includes performing routine maintenance, adhering to safety standards, and collaborating with teammates. An excellent benefits package is offered, including medical insurance and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ experience in data center or technical facilities required.
• Ability to operate HVAC or electrical systems.
• Familiarity with maintenance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on systems.
• Troubleshoot HVAC and electrical controls.
• Attend daily maintenance meetings.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

MS Office

CMMS Systems

HVAC Systems

Electrical Systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber‑physical solutions for the nation’s most recognizable mission critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. The company’s capabilities include electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audio visual, and IT systems. M.C. Dean is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, and employs more than 7,000 professionals who engineer and deploy automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver the management platforms essential for long‑term system sustainability.

Why join M.C. Dean?

Our people are inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.

Passport Requirement

Applicants selected must have a valid U.S. passport or must be able to obtain one upon hire for potential international travel.

Background Check Requirements

Due to customer site access requirements, candidates must successfully complete an enhanced background screening process prior to hire.

Responsibilities

The Critical Environments Technician is responsible for performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on electrical, mechanical and automated control systems within the facility. CET monitors operations and conditions while conducting routing inspections of the site. CET’s respond and mitigate equipment faults to minimize system downtime. Technicians work in teams to perform energy isolation and energization evolutions.

Specific Duties

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on HVAC, electrical and automated controls systems in accordance with approved maintenance procedures.
• Troubleshoot HVAC, electrical and automated controls systems in accordance with approved maintenance procedures.
• Follow all local and industry safety standards and regulations.
• Attend daily maintenance meeting to discuss operations.
• Assist in creating maintenance operating procedures.
• Administratively update computerized maintenance management systems.
• Perform electrical power isolation procedures.
• Power, bond, level, move and inspect data hall rack equipment.
• Perform routine inspection on specified equipment to verify integrity of systems.
• Respond to incidents or instrument failures to prevent or minimize system outages.
• Assist with ordering parts for scheduled maintenance or identified corrective maintenance.
• Perform EOP drills on a monthly basis to train for emergency responses.
• Complete all required safety and equipment training, certifications, and licensing.
• Complete risk assessments prior to performing all maintenance evolutions.
• Escort and manage third party vendors on site in the performance of maintenance.

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ experience in data center or technical facilities with a high‑school diploma or GED is required.
• Due to customer site access requirements, candidates must successfully complete an enhanced background screening process prior to hire.
• Strong troubleshooting background.
• Ability to operate independently and as part of a team.
• Familiar with MS Office programs and the ability to utilize CMMS systems.
• HVAC or electrical with a journeyman preferred or equivalent.

We Offer An Excellent Benefits Package Including

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Military reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

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.
• Relocate a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.
• Work at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
• Walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull and reach overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possess good vision (may be corrected), 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.
• Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that 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).
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.