Field Engineering Technician

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.

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 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 or Equivalent required
• HVAC/R Preferred
• Experience with electrical and mechanical components and systems
• Experience with residential and commercial HVAC systems required
• Experience in installation methods for low voltage cable
• Knowledge in interfacing with building and HVAC controls / systems required
• Knowledge in Modbus, BACnet, and other communications protocols preferred but not required
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 is preferred
• NFPA 70E training / knowledge preferred

Pay Rate: $29.00-$35.00 per hour, DOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• running cable, bending conduit, and terminating connections: 3 years (Required)
• HVAC/ commercial electrical installation & trouble shooting: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• HVAC Certification (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: On the road