UPS Tech 3 with Security Clearance Job at Unofficial M.C. Dean in Portland

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 5,800 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., MGE/APC, Liebert, Toshiba/Mitsubishi, and 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

• 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
• Inspect power electronic systems and their associated controls; typical systems include UPS, battery systems, Static Transfer Switches, Power Distribution Units, and their associated controls; inspections include Initial, In-process, Visual Condition, 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; determine maintenance requirements, inspection requirements, and compliance with technical resolved discrepancies between recorded and actual system components
• Provides technical assistance and expertise on power electronic devices to owners and engineers; perform inspections, technical assistance, maintenance, and instruction of site personnel; advise on proper maintenance practices, procedures, and techniques
• Prepare reports of findings and make recommendations on system improvements and implementing quality control programs
• Maintain the physical demands as described: lifting and installing batteries; observe all safety standards
• Maintain operational expertise with instruments: Digital Multimeter, Power Analyzer, Infrared Camera, Digital Camera, Insulation Test Equipment, EMI/EMF Meters, Battery Test Equipment, Oscilloscope
• Requires 7x24x365 availability when on call; may require overnight travel at company expense
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years OEM experience (Vertiv, SCI, Cyberex, Toshiba, Mitsubishi, Gutor, APC, MGE, Schneider Electric, Powerware/Eaton) and progressively difficult experience in power electronic system maintenance and repair
• Experience with various UPS systems, batteries, test equipment, and associated electrical apparatuses like switchgears, panels, breakers, disconnects, ATSs, and generators
• AA/BS degree in Electrical and/or Electronics from an accredited college or university, or equivalent field or military training
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting complex technical instructions, plans blueprints, and schematic diagrams
• Strong working knowledge of NEC, maintenance practices, maintenance and supply procedures, and quality control procedures
• Ability to evaluate complex electrical systems, perform damage assessments, estimate maintenance, parts, and manpower requirements, diagnose malfunctions, and employ testing and inspection techniques
• Proficiency with laptop computer, various software packages and electronic communication devices
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Future training and certification requirements: Various Manufacturer Maintenance Courses, Power Quality Training Course/Certification
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tution reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

Physical & relocation requirements

• The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis; safety-first approach to lifting is required
• Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance
• Works at various heights up to 60 feet; ability to climb and balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and ladders
• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls, and reaches overhead routinely
• Vision, color vision, hearing, and English communication ability required

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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