UPS Technician 3 - 100% Travel

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. 

 

 

The Critical Power Group is responsible for maintaining, servicing, and troubleshooting UPS systems, batteries, and other critical infrastructure equipment.  Our technicians are factory trained on most major UPS manufacturers of static equipment (e.g., Ametek, SCI, Cyberex, Toshiba, Mitsubishi, Gutor, APC, MGE, Schneider Electric, Powerware/Eaton to name a few).  Our technicians perform preventive maintenance and equipment testing as well as emergency service calls at high profile government, institutional and commercial customer facilities.  The Critical Power Group also provides engineering and technical support to customers and other divisions of M.C

Dean, Inc.

Responsibilities

• 100% travel within the United States.

• Daily travel with independent work structure

• Emergency call availability 24/7 unless on PTO or Off Call.

• Maintain/safeguard company issued equipment, tools, and instruments

• Battery Repair & Replacement; installations and replacements.

• Perform required preventative maintenance service to equipment under contract as scheduled.

• Customer contact and interface.

• Communicate availability status to corporate office.

• Communicate availability status to Team Lead or manager

• Protect company proprietary information, manuals, and records

• Use of electronic and electrical test equipment as necessary

• Coordinate and manage all on-site subcontractors hired by M.C

  Dean as necessary

• Maintain company or personal vehicle in safe and operational condition; maintain insurance as required by company.

• Ensure that work is performed to M.C

  Dean Standards

• Complete all paperwork, including Field Service Reports, Time Sheets, and Expense Reports, and other job required reports timely and accurately

• Provide technical support to customers upon request.

• Maintain Technical documentation for study and/or review.

• Willing and able to attend product specific training as company deems necessary.

• Cross train other (UPS technicians) as needed.

Other duties as required.

•  Inspects power electronic systems and their associated controls

  Typical systems include but are not limited to UPS systems, battery systems associated with power backup systems, Static Transfer Switches, Power Distribution Units, and their associated controls

  Inspections include, but are not limited to Initial, In-process, Visual Condition, and Final Inspections, Maintenance Operational Checks, and Failure Analysis, and repairs.  

•  Certifies by signature to the customer that systems and components adhere to quality standards established by applicable codes, publications, checklists and specifications.

•  Reviews and checks system drawings and specifications for accuracy and completeness.  Technician will determine maintenance

  , inspection

  , and compliance with technical resolved discrepancies between recorded and actual system components by research with owner/manufacturer or by physical inspection.  Corrects and certifies changes entered for record.

•  Provides technical assistance and expertise on power electronic devices to owners and engineers.  Technician must perform inspections, technical assistance, maintenance assistance, and instruction of site personnel, advises site personnel on proper maintenance practices, procedures, and techniques.  Reviews and interprets existing technical publications applicable to inspection, modification, and maintenance of power electronics.  Resolves technical problems encountered.  Prepares reports of findings and makes recommendations on system improvements and implementing quality control programs.

•  The physical demands are represented of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job, including lifting and installing batteries.  Company expects the employee to observe all safety standards.

•  Maintains operational expertise with the following instruments:

  • Digital Multi-meter

  • Power Analyzer

  • Infrared Camera

  • Digital Camera

  • Insulation Test Equipment

  • EMI/EMF Meters

  • Battery Test Equipment (Alber/Midtronics)

  • Oscilloscope

•  Requires 7X24X365 availability when on call

  Job Position may require overnight travel at company expense

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Controls:

• Work is performed under general supervision of the Regional Mangers and Team Leads.  Technician receives assignments in terms of schedules, priorities, and general instructions pertaining to special problem areas.  Is afforded freedom of action within the framework of established policies, procedures, and production schedules; accomplishing assignments on own initiative.  Completed work is subject to review for adherence to policy, soundness of recommendations, and overall accomplishment of organizational tasks and functions.

• The primary purpose of this position is to provide inspection and certification of power electronics and their key components

  The end goal is to obtain reliability, availability & quality of power while improving or sustaining the maintainability of the electrical system.

Qualifications

• AA/BS degree in Electrical and/or Electronics from an accredited college or university, or equivalent field or military training.
• This position requires at least 5+ years of experience with various UPS systems, batteries, test equipment, and
  associated electrical apparatuses like switchgears, panels, breakers, disconnects, ATSs, and generators.

Candidate Expectations:

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting complex technical instructions, plans blueprints, and schematic diagrams.  
• Strong working