Critical Facility Technician-4th Shift Lead- Alexandria, VA

M.C. Dean, Inc.

Alexandria (VA)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 54,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Maternity leave

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking an experienced facilities technician to oversee electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems at mission-critical facilities.

You will perform preventative maintenance, respond to issues, and ensure uptime for data centers and critical infrastructure. Responsibilities include supervising junior technicians, coordinating with contractors, and maintaining documentation in CMMS.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent with 10+ years of progressive experience within the electrical or mechanical field.
Applicants subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements; ability to obtain Top-Secret/SCI clearance.
Journeyman licenses are advantageous and may be required for certain locations.

Responsibilities

Maintain electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems for peak uptime.
Provide oversight of junior technicians and contractors on electrical duties.
Analyze systems requirements and install/replace components per safety guidelines.
Document activities and generate reports; ensure CMMS updates.
Coordinate with vendors and manage procurement for parts and services.

Skills

Communication skills

Physical strength

Safety mindset

Reliable transport

Education

Journeyman Electrician License

Journeyman HVAC license

Tools

Test equipment

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; ability to obtain Top-Secret/SCI Clearance.

Responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring that all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within the facility are operating at peak efficiency. This involves both planned preventative maintenance of equipment, daily corrective work, and emergency response to building issues. They are expected to be a singular focal point for all facility operations and support. Facility equipment that supports mission-critical servers must maintain better than 99.999% uptime.

Render assistance in administration and regulation of the duties of junior technicians and provide oversight of contractors' roles for electrical duties.

Analyze systems requirements, conducts research on equipment and procedures and recommends modifications to new and existing systems. Installs new units or replacement parts for existing units according to specifications and established safety guidelines, relies on MOPs, manufacture's literature, and industry best practices to perform tasks.

Utilizes safe working practices; can apply lockout/tagout, MSDS, applies good housekeeping methods, etc. Ability to type and utilize common administrative and office software.

Troubleshoot, repair and make modifications to malfunctioning electronic units like the printed circuit boards, set-up sensing mechanisms, and advanced electrical circuits.

Performs maintenance, installations, and service repairs on critical data center systems, as well as all industrial electrical equipment and systems that include power distribution components/wiring, electronic components and lighting systems throughout the data center campus, to ensure efficient operation. Capable of utilizing appropriate test equipment, including infrared scanning and vibration analyzing meter, to perform system and equipment diagnostics. Ensures activities are logged in CMMS.

When necessary, perform daily walk-through of facility documenting parameters such as power availability, temperature and humidity, alarm status, etc. to be catalogued and compared for identification of discrepancies and trends. Monitor and make necessary changes to site BAS, following site MOP's & SOP's.

Manages mechanical and electrical systems in emergency situations including: HVAC components, power distribution equipment, generator systems, load transfer and control systems, UPS systems, DC power systems, fire and life safety.

Identify required materials and parts for maintenance and repair; prepares and presents cost estimates for parts, equipment, and supplies for proposed installation or repairs to facilitate procurement.

Maintain relationship with all major vendor accounts.

Schedule, coordinate, and oversee all critical environment vendors during maintenance, emergency, and break/fix events to ensure personnel safety and maintain power to the critical load.

Create required MOPs and SOPs; perform periodic technical and quality reviews of all MOPs and SOPs to ensure that the most "up-to-date" techniques and safety guidelines are utilized.

Collect and generate internal and vendor field service reports describing all activities (preventive maintenance, repairs, etc.) performed at the facility; reviews all reports prior to submission to end user.

Develop reliability reports to assist in identifying areas for increased efficiency, resiliency, or to mitigate unplanned downtime.

Conduct training with junior technicians and other staff personnel on electrical equipment/system for maintenance, repairs and operation.

Qualifications

This position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent with 10+ years of progressive experience within the electrical or mechanical field.

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 Top-Secret/SCI Clearance.

Technical Skills and Knowledge

Proficient in reading and interpreting wiring diagrams, blueprints, floor plans, construction documents, safety requirements, OEM operating and maintenance instructions, job specifications, and MOPs.

Ability to analyze, plan, and perform preventive maintenance on electrical/mechanical systems throughout the facility.

Skilled in using hand tools and test equipment to perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical equipment.

Must be able to troubleshoot electrical circuits.

Knowledge of building automation systems (BAS) and their components.

Understanding of power density and HVAC system capacity parity, ensuring that availability and capacity targets are achieved and maintained.

Strong knowledge of emergency power generation and reliability systems; ability to operate and inspect to ensure compliance with MOPs, manufacturer guidance, and industry best practices.

Regulatory and Compliance Responsibilities

Interpret and apply building codes, local and federal regulations, and site-specific requirements for installations.

Maintain maintenance records as required by City, State, and EPA regulations.

Organize and enforce safe maintenance principles to regulate and schedule planned and unplanned maintenance activities.

Soft Skills and Work Ethic

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Demonstrated commitment to excellence and producing high-quality work.

Must consistently report to work on time, work effectively with others to achieve team goals, and maintain a safe work environment.

Must have reliable transportation and be willing to work on M.C. Dean, Inc. projects at various locations as needed.

Desired / Advantageous Qualifications

Possess a Journeyman Electrician License, Journeyman HVAC license or equivalent.

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

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:

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.