Field Engineering Technician-Charlotte, NC

Description

Summary: The key role of the Mad Dash Field Engineering Technician is to provide field-based support of customer installations, commissioning and assist with troubleshoot/repair of energy monitoring systems that include: electrical, gas, and water. This position requires frequent overnight travel throughout the month combined with a local field schedule. Travel schedule will be as frequent as 75% of time overnight in one month.

Technical Duties and Responsibilities:

• •Install, program, and configure interval data recorders, power monitoring meters, and other energy monitoring related hardware
• •Install smart thermostats and have basic knowledge of HVAC units
• •Install telecommunications hardware such as cellular modems, hotspots, and familiarity with Local Area Network (LAN) connectivity to insure communications of attached devices and their data uploads
• •Install low voltage wiring for Modbus and BACnet protocols, temperature sensors, and other energy monitoring related systems
• •Commissioning and re-commissioning of installed interval data recorders, power monitoring meters, and other hardware that was installed at customer locations
• •Troubleshooting and repair of installed hardware; device failures, data issues, communications failures and other hardware related issues
• •Ability to wire current transformers
• •Ability to bend and install conduit following NEC standards
• •Ability to understand the theory of and installation of basic electrical components such as relays, contactors, and circuit breakers following NEC standards
• •Ability to read and comprehend electrical and control diagrams, blue prints, schematics, technical drawings, work orders, instructions and formulas
• •Assist with diagnose installation errors and hardware defects.
• •Operate and maintain Mad Dash vehicle.
• •Track and report inventory items used.
• •Arrive at all scheduled dispatches in a timely manner.
• •Follow all established processes and procedures.
• •Maintain professional demeanor with clients and customers including contractors, maintenance staff, property managers, and tenants.
• •Proficient with technology: smart phones, iPad, tablets, laptops, cloud-based storage, and email.
• •Must have knowledge of and follow the NEC (National Electrical Code) and OSHA safety standards
• •Training for continuous improvement and development
• •Track and record job progress and keep lead operations support team informed on site progress, including concerns or issues while on site
• •Assembly of various prefabricated enclosures
• •Track and report inventory items used
• •Arrive at all scheduled dispatches in a timely manner

Requirements

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• •Ability to safely use and climb ladders, indoors and outdoors, as required for site
• •Ability to work both indoors and outdoors (all weather conditions) on a daily basis
• •Recognizes exposure to live circuits and/or operating machinery
• •Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, walk up and down stairs, bend down, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and work at floor level for extended period of time
• •Repetitive motion with both hands, wrists and fingers
• •Comfortable working in/ on spaces such as roofs, attics or basements
• •Ability to adapt to changing work schedules and environments
• •Hours may include nights and/or weekends

Travel Requirements:

• •Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and meet Mad Dash’s auto safety standards.
• •Ability to travel by air and car, travel can be up to 75% overnight traveling during the month, depending on project

Education/Skills:

• •High School Diploma required plus a minimum of Associates Degree, Trade School Certificate / Diploma, or Skilled Trades Apprenticeship with minimum of 2 years field experience
• •Experience with electrical and mechanical components and systems
• •Experience with residential and commercial HVAC systems
• •Experience in installation methods for low voltage cable
• •Knowledge in interfacing with building and HVAC controls / systems preferred
• •Knowledge in Modbus, BACnet, and other communications protocols preferred but not required
• •OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 is required.
• •NFPA 70E training / knowledge preferred

Pay Rate: $27.00-$33.00 per hour, DOE