BMCS Technician; Control Tech

Disclaimer: This requisition is part of a Pre-Award requirement intended to identify and engage qualified candidates for a position that may be awarded to M.C. Dean. We will conduct interviews and may issue contingent offers of employment based on qualifications and suitability. Please note that formal offers will only be extended once the contract is officially awarded, at which time final candidates will be reviewed and selected.

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.

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.

Clearance Requirement: 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 and maintain an HSPD-12 clearance required.

The Building Management Control System (BMCSS) Technician will be primarily responsible for monitoring, operating, testing and performing installation and corrective services, as well as preventive and corrective maintenance on the Building Automation System. In this position, you will be expected to apply adjustments in the Building Automation System in response to tenant calls, work orders, alarms, monitor building status, and identified fault conditions on the system(s).

This position has the ability to work independently and has extensive knowledge and experience with BACnet protocols and with Distech, Struxureware (Eco Struxure), and TAC i-net automation systems. Must have a working knowledge of both text based and block function programming. They will report to the BAS Manager or Lead under the Service Manager, coordinate and receive direction from the Lab Ventilation Manager, and hold potential for back shift rotation or duty hours and on-call status.

This position is covered by the CBA for Industrial, Technical and Professional Employees Union, OPEIU Local 4873.

CALL AND SITE COORDINATION:

• Works with the admin team to log and identify problem areas in the building.
• Assists other trades in the field in the active troubleshooting of systems.
• Monitors system for alarms, provides reports and performs triage on system reports and messages.

SYSTEM OPERATIONS:

• Monitors controlled systems for performance and problems.
• Backs up application software and checks network integrity of control devices.
• Debugs and simulates programs, checks calibration of hardware/software devices, configures parameters and tests control components and software.
• Performs function check of all control systems and documents results.
• Sets up alarms for optimal efficiency and response.

SERVICE:

• Responds to service calls by determining problems, identifying causes, and implementing solutions to address issues.
• Works with the Lead, SM, and LVM to recommend and develop a maintenance program for their system.
• Identifies and implements long term service strategies.

PERFORMANCE…