BMCS Technician (Control Tech)

Overview

Disclaimer:

This requisition is part of a Pre-Award requirement intended to identify and engage qualified candidates for a position that may be awarded to M.C. Dean. We will conduct interviews and may issue contingent offers of employment based on qualifications and suitability. Please note that formal offers will only be extended once the contract is officially awarded, at which time final candidates will be reviewed and selected.

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 may meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information;

Ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 clearance required.

Responsibilities

The

Building

Management Control

System (B

MC

S) Technician

will be primarily responsible for monitoring

,

operating

,

testing

and performing

installation and corrective services, as well as

preventive and corrective maintenance on

the Building Automation System. In this position, you will be expected to apply adjustments in the Building Automation System in response to tenant calls, work orders, alarms

,

monitor

building status

, and

identif

ied

fault conditions on the system(s)

.

This position has the ability to work independently and has extensive knowledge and experience with BACnet protocols and with Distech,

Struxureware

(

EcoStruxure

), and TAC

i

-net automation systems. Must have a working knowledge of both text based and

block function programming

.

The

y

will report to the

BAS Ma

nager

or Lead

under the Service Manager

, coordinate and receive direction from the Lab Ventilation

Manager

,

and hold

potential for back shift rotation or duty hours

and on-call status

.

This position is covered by the CBA for Industrial, Technical and Professional Employees Union, OPEIU Local 4873.

CALL AND SITE COORDINATION:

Works with

the

admin team

to log and

identify

problem areas in the building.

Assists

other trades in the field in the active troubleshooting of systems.

Monitors system for alarms, provides reports and performs triage on system reports and messages

.

SYSTEM OPERATIONS:

Monitors controlled systems for performance and problems.

Backs up application software and checks network integrity of control devices.

Debugs and simulates programs, checks calibration of hardware/software devices, configures parameters and tests control components and software.

Performs function check of all control systems and documents results.

Sets up alarms for

optimal

efficiency and response.

SERVICE:

Responds to service calls by

determining

problem

s

,

identifying

cause

s

, and

implementing  solution

s

to address issues.

Works with

the Lead, SM, and L

VM

to recommend and develop a maintenance program for their system.

Identifies

and implements long term service strategies.

PERFORMANCE QUALITY:

Performs all work

in accordance with

contract documents and applicable company standards.

Performs work to meet the required response times and to

facilitate

others to meet response times.

Develops and

maintains

procedures and check lists for the execution of service calls, system routine

maintenance

and commissioning tasks to

maintain

consistency and completeness of the work.

COMMUNICATIONS:

Keeps

manager

s

and

the

A

dmin Team

informed of questions, progress, information needs, and discrepancies in system and other issues

impacting

the operation of the building and comfort of occupants.

Initiates

follow up

action to secure needed responses

in a timely manner

.

Uses

real time judgement to escalate building issues to the proper entities.

Additional

:

Record and report all faults, deficiencies, and other unusual occurrences. Respond to emergency situations and perform

any and all

tasks necessary for the protection of occupants and property

P

erform

Laboratory,

Data Center

,

or mission critical environment maintenance activities

to ensure

appropriate

Indoor

Air Quality.

Operate and

maintain

critical systems such as HVAC,

mechanical,

CRAC units, life safety and building automated systems, and utility systems.

Knowledgeable on the use and operation of BAS systems for the control of equipment

, monitoring facility conditions, and capture/trending of data for analysis and to support energy modeling

.

Knowledge and

u

se of Electrical Safety Precautions and Arc Flash requirements.

Proper use of PPE

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

High school diploma / GED with 3

+ years of experience.

Vocational school or associate degree in a technical trade preferred.

Three

years

BAS monitoring and DDC controls experience within the building controls industry.

Ability to read and interpret technical documentation including sequence of operations, technical product literature, programming

manuals

and specifications.

Ability to troubleshoot basic communications wiring, control logic

wiring

and end devices.

Knowledge of building mechanical and electrical equipment functions and use, HVAC systems

controls

applications

,

and relevant hardware and software products.

Knowledge of commonly used networks and network topologies.

Ability to work at a computer terminal with

mouse

and keyboard for extended periods.

Ability to work safely in close proximity to exposed line voltage and low voltage wiring and terminations.

Good customer communication skills.

Clearance Requirement:

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information;

Ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 clearance required.

Preferable qualifications:

Experience with Siemen’s Controls Platform

s and devices

.

Experience with INET-7

Controls Platforms and devices.

Experience with

Distech

Controls

system

and devices.

Experience with Niagara Controls Platforms.

Experience with BACnet protocol

Factory training certifications on the above systems.

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.

Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.

Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.

Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.

Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), 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 there is a problem.

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.