M.C. Dean, Inc. · 3 weeks ago
Tech Specialist 1 - Automation & Control Systems
McLean, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expM.C. Dean, Inc. is a leader in Building Intelligence, providing innovative solutions for critical facilities and infrastructure. The Tech Specialist 1 role focuses on advanced technical leadership for the development and implementation of automation systems, ensuring optimal performance and security.
Information Technology
Responsibilities
Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of complex BMS, EPMS and SCADA systems, focusing on advanced configurable integrations
Perform basic TCP/IP configuration
Configure communication devices and troubleshoot communication link failure
Configure Modbus Gateway devices communication protocol and ability to use applications like Modscan for troubleshooting and monitoring
Understand the vendor’s manuals and configure vendor’s power meter, PDU, ATS, Generators, STS, UPS, and Battery systems etc
Navigate through EPMS and SCADA applications for monitoring, trending, and retrieving of data
Safely open, close, rack-in and rack-out of breakers for points monitoring
Understand PLC applications to load and update projects
Understand PLC applications to configure the communication parameters
Prepares and review simple electrical sketches, CX plans, and data sheets
Perform simple routine electrical and mechanical calculations
Assists in review of supplier documentation for compliance with specifications
Basic knowledge of Commissioning, inspection, and testing of electrical components and systems
Knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical theories
Basic power systems familiarity with switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, power panels, protection relays, UPS systems, power monitoring systems, text equipment, etc
Perform Point to Point and functional startup scrips on EPMS/BMS systems
Manage the progress of startup and issues lists, standards and commissioning tools
Write Point to Point and functional startup scripts on EPMS/BMS/ICS systems
Manage the progress of startup and issues lists in CX Allow and other commissioning tools
Basic programming and troubleshooting skills of PLC and SCADA
Proficient with technical writing
Knowledge of advanced mathematics
Basic awareness of industry codes and standards
Good communication skills
Willing to travel to customer sites for startups
Qualification
Required
Requires 6 or more years of experience with installation, troubleshooting and/or testing of EPMS, BMS, Industrial instrumentation and/or SCADA systems
6+ years of experience with a High School Diploma 4+ years of experience with an Associate's
Requires reliable attendance at customer site during work hours required by customer
Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of complex BMS, EPMS and SCADA systems, focusing on advanced configurable integrations
Perform basic TCP/IP configuration
Configure communication devices and troubleshoot communication link failure
Configure Modbus Gateway devices communication protocol and ability to use applications like Modscan for troubleshooting and monitoring
Understand the vendor's manuals and configure vendor's power meter, PDU, ATS, Generators, STS, UPS, and Battery systems etc
Navigate through EPMS and SCADA applications for monitoring, trending, and retrieving of data
Safely open, close, rack-in and rack-out of breakers for points monitoring
Understand PLC applications to load and update projects
Understand PLC applications to configure the communication parameters
Prepares and review simple electrical sketches, CX plans, and data sheets
Perform simple routine electrical and mechanical calculations
Assists in review of supplier documentation for compliance with specifications
Basic knowledge of Commissioning, inspection, and testing of electrical components and systems
Knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical theories
Basic power systems familiarity with switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, power panels, protection relays, UPS systems, power monitoring systems, text equipment, etc
Perform Point to Point and functional startup scripts on EPMS/BMS systems
Manage the progress of startup and issues lists, standards and commissioning tools
Write Point to Point and functional startup scripts on EPMS/BMS/ICS systems
Manage the progress of startup and issues lists in CX Allow and other commissioning tools
Basic programming and troubleshooting skills of PLC and SCADA
Proficient with technical writing
Knowledge of advanced mathematics
Basic awareness of industry codes and standards
Good communication skills
Willing to travel to customer sites for startups
Preferred
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CCST certification, Security+ certification
Company
M.C. Dean, Inc.
M.C. Dean, Inc. offers comprehensive technological systems in Washington.
5001-10000 employees
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bill Dean
Chief Executive Officer
Chris Frazier
Marcomm Business Partner
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