Electrical Maintenance Technician 4 - Active Top Secret Clearanc with Security Clearance

Unofficial M.C. Dean; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean is seeking a seasoned electrical maintenance technician to ensure peak performance of critical electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems at a data center site in Alexandria, VA.

The role involves supervising junior staff, coordinating with vendors, and maintaining 99.999% uptime. Applicants must have a Masters License and major security clearance eligibility, with 8+ years of field experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 8+ years of field experience.
• State-issued Masters License required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment on the project site operates at peak efficiency.
• Lead and oversee junior technicians and contractors performing electrical duties.
• Analyze system requirements, research equipment, and recommend modifications to new and existing systems.
• Install new units or replacements according to specs and safety guidelines.
• Utilize safe practices, lockout/tagout, MSDS, and good housekeeping.
• Troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning electrical units and PCBs.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Mentoring/leadership

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Infrared thermography

Vibration analysis meter

Test equipment

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.

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; minimum active Top Secret with SCI eligibility and ability to obtain a Polygraph required.

License/Certification Requirement

Applicants selected must hold a state issued Masters License.

Disclaimer

Applicant must successfully meet all customer-imposed requirements. Such requirements may include, but are not limited to, completion of a customer-provided weapons qualification program, successful completion of customer-directed medical screening, and fulfillment of any additional training, certifications, or evaluations as required by the customer.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring that all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within the project site are operating at peak efficiency. This involves both planned preventative maintenance of equipment, daily corrective work, and emergency response to emergent issues. The technician serves as an expert technical resource reporting to a program manager, interacting with Onsite Engineering Operations (OEO) and any third-party vendors. Project site equipment supports mission-critical systems that 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, manufacturer'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.
• Set up and operate electrical data capturing devices (Dranetz, Fluke PQA, etc.).
• 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.
• Preventive Maintenance: Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on electrical systems, including generators, switchgear, UPS systems, transformers, and lighting systems.
• Troubleshooting and Repair: Diagnose and repair electrical malfunctions in equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and maintaining operational efficiency.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure all work is performed in accordance with company safety policies, local electrical codes, and industry standards.
• Equipment Testing: Conduct regular testing of electrical equipment to ensure proper operation and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment status, and repairs conducted.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other engineering teams to coordinate repairs, maintenance activities, and new installations.
• Emergency Response: Respond to emergency calls and perform repairs as needed to ensure continuous operation of critical systems.
• Training and Development: Stay updated on the latest electrical technologies and safety practices. Participate in ongoing training to improve skills and knowledge.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a High School Diploma or equivalent with minimum 8+ years of experience.
• Applicants selected must hold a state issued Masters License.