Critical Facility Technician - Richmond, VA

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, automation and controls, audio visual, and IT systems. M.C. Dean is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, and employs more than 5,800 professionals who engineer and deploy automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems;

and deliver the management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability.

Why join M.C. Dean? Our people are inspired by how engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.

Passport Requirement: Applicants selected must have a valid U.S. passport or be able to obtain one upon hire for potential international travel.

Background Check Requirements: Due to customer site access requirements, candidates must successfully complete an enhanced background screening process prior to hire.

The Critical Environments Technician is responsible for performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Electrical, Mechanical, and Automated Control systems within the facility. CET monitors operations and conditions while conducting routine inspections of the site. CETs respond and mitigate equipment faults to minimize system downtime. Technicians work in teams to perform energy isolation and energization evolutions.

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on HVAC, Electrical, and Automated Controls Systems in accordance with approved maintenance procedures.
• Troubleshoot HVAC, Electrical, and Automated Controls Systems in accordance with approved maintenance procedures.
• Follow all local and industry safety standards and regulations.
• Attend daily maintenance meetings to discuss operations.
• Assist in creating Maintenance Operating Procedures.
• Administratively update Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.
• Perform Electrical power isolation procedures.
• Power, bond, level, move, and inspect Data Hall rack equipment.
• Perform routine inspections on specified equipment to verify system integrity.
• Respond to incidents or instrument failures to prevent or minimize system outages.
• Assist with ordering parts for scheduled maintenance or identified corrective maintenance.
• Perform EOP drills on a monthly basis for emergency response training.
• Complete all required safety and equipment training, certifications, and licensing.
• Complete Risk Assessments prior to performing all maintenance evolutions.
• Escort and manage third-party vendors on site during maintenance.

• 4+ years' experience in data center or technical facilities with high school diploma or GED required.
• Strong troubleshooting background.
• Ability to operate independently and as part of a team.
• Familiar with MS Office programs and ability to utilize CMMS systems.
• HVAC or Electrical certification with a Journeyman license or equivalent preferred.

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

• The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds regularly. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including loading, unloading, operating equipment, and transporting materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed.
• Relocate a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.
• Work at heights up to 60 feet, climbing and maintaining balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and ladders.
• Perform routine physical activities such as walking, climbing, lifting, crawling, and reaching overhead.
• Good vision (corrected if necessary), color vision, hearing, and the ability to communicate in English.
• Use standard ladders with tools without exceeding weight limits.
• Recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong; does not involve solving the problem but identifying issues.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce logical answers.
• Combine information to form general rules or conclusions.
• See details at close range.
• Listen to and understand spoken information and ideas.