Low Voltage Systems Specialist

Communications Engineering Company (CEC); Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement opportunities

Professional growth

Health benefits

Paid time off

Work-life balance

Job summary

Communications Engineering Company (CEC) seeks a Systems Specialist to lead the physical installation of communications systems on assigned projects, ensuring safety and quality by following codes, standards, and best practices.

The role emphasizes project planning, coordination of resources, and on-site mentoring while supporting on-call service; a strong communicator with tech experience is required.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication skills and general construction or mechanical knowledge.
• Knowledge of communications systems, including audio, video, security, fire alarm, wireless, and data networks.
• PC proficiency (Windows environment) and working knowledge of Excel is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review project information with key personnel to address questions and unknowns as required.
• Evaluate potential problems, impact, and solutions; coordinate resources, site access, PPE, and equipment with Project Manager.
• Review system functionality, schedule, and plan with customer; oversee site walk-throughs for safety hazards.
• Verify understandings in kickoff meetings; oversee site walk-throughs and identify hazards when possible.
• Lead daily work plans; enforce safe work practices and quality assurance per project plan.
• Inspect installations to CEC quality standards; correct discrepancies and mentor responsible parties.
• Create project punch lists, perform system testing, coordinate customer training, finalize documentation.
• Perform basic programming, configuration and connect systems to the network.
• Assist with on-site training and mentoring of less experienced team members.
• Submit documentation, obtain customer sign-off and verify project completion.
• Provide input to process improvements and support 24/7 on-call rotation.

Skills

Strong communication

Construction knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Knowledge of communications systems

Data networks

Excel proficiency

Job description

CEC is a great place to accelerate your career. Here are just some of the things we offer:

• Advancement opportunity- Our systems technicians often go on to become, master technicians, and engineers.
• Professional growth- We believe in investing in our employees so they can take exceptional care of our clients. We also offer a lucrative bonus program tied to continuous learning and training.
• Employee focused- We prioritize work/life balance and offer competitive compensation, health benefits, and paid time off so you can put family first.

Objective

Lead the physical installation of communications systems on all assigned projects. Work alongside the project team to ensure safety and quality objectives are met by adhering to industry codes, standards, and best practices.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

include, but are not limited to the following:

• Project Information Review: Reviews all information with key personnel to address questions and unknowns as required.
• Project Planning: Evaluate potential problems, impact, and solutions. Coordinate resources, site access, PPE requirements and equipment needed with Project Manager as required.
• Project Review with Customer: Review system functionality, schedule, and plan with customer. Oversee site walk-throughs to verify locations and identify safety hazards.
• Project Kick-Off Meeting: Verify understanding of the project plan and review all project milestones. Oversee site walk-throughs to verify locations and identify safety hazards when possible.
• Executing Project Plan:
• Lead and follow daily work project plan including safe work practices and requirements.
• Perform consistent site evaluations, safety inspections and quality assurances to ensure project plan compliance.
• Communicate changes in the SOW to assigned Project Lead/Project Manager and adapt project plan as needed.
• Inspect project installation and implementation to CEC quality standards, correct discrepancies, mentor responsible parties and report reoccurrences when necessary.
• Create project punch list, perform system testing, coordinate customer training, and finalize documentation completion.
• Perform basic programming, configuration and connect physical system to network as assigned.
• Assists with the onsite training and mentoring of less experienced team members.
• Closing the Project: Perform customer walk-throughs when possible. Submit documentation, obtain customer sign off and verify completion for project fulfillment on all assigned projects.
• Post Project Meetings: Provide input to Project Manager on project management processes, procedures, tools, and best practice improvement. Give recommendations to Sales and Engineering on improvement areas and project successes.
• Service: Responsible to support Service ticket completion as assigned and provide support to CEC's 24/7 On Call rotation.
• This is a safety sensitive position.
• Other Duties as Assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• The Systems Specialist leads project team while they are working on assigned projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of technology experience within CEC or similar company.
• 1+ years of leadership experience within CEC or similar company
• 3 safety related certifications (preferred)
• 2 Industry certifications (i.e., NICET, Bicsi, CTS, etc.) (preferred)
• Industry certifications and trainings can/will be obtained during the first year of employment to meet the minimum qualifications when applicable.

Other Skills & Abilities

• Must have strong communication skills and general construction or mechanical knowledge.
• Knowledge of communications systems, including audio, video, security, fire alarm, wireless, and data networks.
• PC proficiency (Windows environment) and working knowledge of Excel is preferred.

Physical, Mental And Environmental Requirements

"Physical, Mental and Environmental Requirements" describe those functions considered to be essential to the performance of the job. All requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Communications Engineering Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to achieving and maintaining a diverse workforce. Qualified females, minorities, veterans, and disabled individuals are encouraged to apply