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M.C. Dean, Inc. · 10 hours ago

Tech Specialist 1- Automation and Controls

Charlottesville, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

M.C. Dean, Inc. is a leader in building intelligence, focusing on designing, building, operating, and maintaining cyber-physical solutions for critical facilities and infrastructure. The Tech Specialist role involves providing advanced technical leadership for the development and implementation of Building Management Systems, Electrical Power Management Systems, and SCADA systems, ensuring optimal performance and security.

Information Technology

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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 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

Qualification

EPMSBMSSCADAPLC programmingModbus GatewayElectrical calculationsInstrumentation calibrationTechnical writingBasic mathematicsIndustry codes awarenessTroubleshooting skillsCommunication

Required

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 a TS/SCI with poly Security Clearance is 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 / GED or 4+ years of experience with an Associate's

Requires reliable attendance at customer site during work hours required by customer