Overview --------
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.
Fire Alarm Senior Service Technician Role
The role of a Fire Alarm Senior Service Technician represents the highest level of technical expertise and leadership in fire alarm system servicing. This is a senior position within the team, responsible for leading complex projects, providing strategic guidance, and mentoring junior technicians.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage all aspects of fire alarm system servicing, including advanced inspections, complex troubleshooting, and in-depth repairs.
Provide expert-level diagnostics and solutions for challenging technical issues in fire alarm systems to maintain optimal functionality.
Oversee and conduct testing of all types of interconnected systems, ensuring compliance with NFPA 72 and other applicable codes.
Develop and implement advanced maintenance strategies, system upgrades, and enhancement plans to optimize system performance.
Mentor and guide junior technicians, developing training plans and conducting training sessions on various aspects of fire alarm systems.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan, execute, and oversee large-scale projects involving fire alarm systems.
Conduct thorough system assessments, analyze performance data, and recommend system enhancements for maximum efficiency.
Emphasize safety, quality service delivery, and customer satisfaction in all service activities, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and professionalism.
Serve as a subject matter expert and provide remote assistance to team members, acting as the quality control authority for assessing their work.
Prepare, review, and assess documentation related to fire alarm system installation, service, and maintenance, including installation plans, commissioning plans, testing plans, and schedules.
Qualifications
High school diploma / GED with minimum 10 + years of related experience or 2 Year Technology Degree with 8+ years of related experience
This position has been identified as requiring an additional client background check.
Certification
Posses NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level III or Pass NICET III in Fire Alarm Systems exam within 90 days of employment.
Additional Requirements
Position is subject to an additional customer background check. This position will require up to 15% travel throughout the United States. Above average level of attention to detail and professional work ethic. Commitment to excellence and a high quality of work. Knowledge of NFPA 72 and OSHA Requirements. Ability to function in a controlled, effective manner under stress. Strong desire to continuously increase your skill set and take on more responsibility. Above average communication skills with customers, other field personnel, office staff and sub-contractors. Excellent decision-making skills. Strong leadership skills.
Physical Requirements
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.
Abilities
Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Apply 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.
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, instrumentation and control, and command and control systems.
M.C. Dean is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia and employs more than 4,000 professionals engineers,technicians, and staff who deploy worldwide automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver the management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability.