ESS Field Technician

Description

ESS Field Technician

MODTECH SOLUTIONS LLC | FIELD OPERATIONS

Location

CONUS-based; preference for Mascoutah, Illinois / Greater St. Louis area

Travel

Approximately 50–60%

Security

U.S. citizenship required; must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS) clearance

The Electronic Security Systems (ESS) Field Technician installs, integrates, tests, maintains, and troubleshoots electronic security systems supporting Modtech Solutions projects. Systems include access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance/CCTV, and associated network and low-voltage infrastructure. This is a hands‑on field position requiring strong technical and mechanical capability, including conduit installation and bending, cable pulling, device installation, termination, testing, configuration, and commissioning support.

Modtech supports platforms including LenelS2 and Honeywell Vindicator.

• Install, integrate, maintain, and troubleshoot Electronic Security Systems (ESS), including access control, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and video surveillance/CCTV.
• Install and support ESS platforms and equipment including LenelS2, Honeywell Vindicator, and other commercial and Government security technologies.
• Install security cameras, card readers, door contacts, request‑to‑exit devices, intrusion detection devices, control panels, power supplies, controllers, network equipment, and associated field devices.
• Install, bend, route, and secure EMT conduit and approved raceway systems supporting ESS installations.
• Measure, cut, bend, ream, assemble, and install conduit using hand and mechanical conduit‑bending equipment.
• Install cable pathways and support structures including conduit, cable tray, J‑hooks, innerduct, equipment racks, cabinets, and other related infrastructure.
• Pull, route, dress, terminate, test, and label communications, security, network, control, copper, and fiber optic cabling.
• Build out ESS equipment racks, cabinets, panels, telecommunications rooms, and security equipment spaces.
• Assist with and perform on‑site configuration, programming, integration, and commissioning of ESS devices and systems based on experience and manufacturer qualifications.
• Perform system testing and functional verification of cameras, access control devices, intrusion detection devices, communications, and associated system components.
• Perform maintenance, repair, replacement, and troubleshooting of existing ESS systems and infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot cabling, power, communications, network connectivity, devices, controllers, and system integration issues.
• Coordinate with manufacturer technical support and Modtech Engineering to diagnose and resolve technical issues.
• Read and understand project drawings, floor plans, riser diagrams, wiring diagrams, device details, conduit plans, network diagrams, equipment schedules, and manufacturer documentation.
• Perform accurate field markups and redlines to support final as‑built documentation.
• Assist Engineers and Lead Technicians with on‑site system integration, programming, configuration, testing, and customer acceptance activities.
• Support implementation of network and cybersecurity requirements as directed by Modtech Engineering and project requirements.
• Maintain manufacturer certifications relevant to assigned systems and responsibilities.
• Complete project reports, test documentation, field reports, and other technical documentation accurately and within established time frames.
• Communicate and collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, Lead Technicians, other trades, Government personnel, customers, and team members to resolve field and technical issues.

• Experience installing electronic security,…