Electronics Technician 3 - New Albany, OH

M.C. Dean, Inc.; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional technical training

Tuition reimbursement

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. in New Albany, Ohio seeks an Electronics Technician 3 for the Security and Electronic Systems unit. Responsibilities include field operations, on-site installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting of systems like intrusion detection and video surveillance. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED, have at least 6 years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. Benefits include training programs and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of electronics installation and/or maintenance.
• Strong presentation skills and experience with multidisciplinary teams.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Execute installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting of systems.
• Ensure equipment reliability through hardware/software configuration.
• Communicate consistently with project teams and customers.

Skills

Electronics installation

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Time-management

Communication skills

Education

HS diploma or GED

Military Electronics Training

Electronics Technician program

Electrical Apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Company Overview

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.

Position Overview

Electronics Technician 3 in the Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. Responsibilities include field operations, on-site installations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs across intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, IT systems, perimeter defense, and command and control systems for federal, local and commercial customers.

Responsibilities

• Execute various technical tasks within field operations, including on-site installations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of equipment and systems.
• Ensure functionality and reliability of technologies through site surveys, configuration of hardware and software, testing, and technical support to customers.
• Utilize and comprehend project safety plans (JHA, AHA, PFW), enforcing M.C. Dean handbook and policies.
• Participate in quality reviews of M.C. Dean design documentation, analyzing and interpreting drawing packages to evaluate constructability.
• Track project metrics and participate in weekly resource allocation meetings.
• Verify correct charges in timesheets on projects.
• Execute installation and maintenance activities within planned durations, ensuring completion of detailed documentation.
• Track and inventory tools, conduct tool inspections, and organize material ordering and receiving.
• Conduct daily ORM meetings, ensure team compliance with safety requirements, and complete accident/incident reporting.
• Participate in PITCO plan creation and execution to ensure high-quality testing and installation.
• Install system raceway, cabling, equipment racks, enclosures, and panels, adhering to industry standards.
• Terminate, test, and configure electronic devices, network and IT equipment.
• Manage base switch configurations, participate in server and workstation configuration, and troubleshoot programmable components.
• Ensure compliance with QC plans and checklists, conducting inspections and documenting findings.
• Install and maintain field devices, terminate and test system components, troubleshoot copper and fiber optic issues.
• Lead commissioning efforts, track commissioning activities, and assist in representing M.C. Dean in meetings with owners and design teams.
• Communicate consistently with M.C. Dean Project Teams, other trades, and customers, demonstrating dedication and collaboration.
• Lead by example, provide constructive feedback, mentor crew members, and encourage strategic thinking and innovation.
• Demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal, and time-management skills, aligning with M.C. Dean's vision, mission, and values.
• Provide look-ahead for assignment of manpower, material procurement/staging, and resource planning.
• This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and responsibilities. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Travel – 25%

• HS diploma or GED; Military Electronics Training (minimum 720 classroom hours); Graduation from an accredited Electronics Technician program; OR Graduation from an Electrical Apprenticeship program, and an additional three (3) years of electronics installation and/or maintenance activities.
• 6+ years of electronics installation and/or maintenance activities on multiple systems and with multiple customer programs.
• Strong oral, written, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated time-management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license; may require ongoing or intermittent use of a company vehicle.
• Acceptable driving record in accordance with company policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vendor certifications in multiple IDS, ACS, and CCTV systems (CCURE, Lenel, Identiv/Hirsch Velocity, Bosch Radionics, Bosch CCTV, Bosch BVMS, AIphone Intercom Systems Airphone, FFT, DIVAR, Windows operating systems), and experience in installation of said systems.
• 3 years experience focused in electronic security systems.
• OSHA 30 certification.

What We Offer

• A collaborative team 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.
• An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
• Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
• Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.

Abilities

• Ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis; demonstrate physical strength and stamina for loading, unloading, operating equipment, and transporting materials; proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed.
• 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), ability to see in color, and 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 likely to go wrong (recognizing problems).
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions.
• See details at close range (within a few feet).
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.