Control Technician

About M.C. Dean

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.

The Control Technician 4 is responsible for the fabrication of control panels, field installation and commissioning procedures associated with control panels and field instrumentation, troubleshooting & calibration of field instruments, equipment, and control panels, testing and analysis, documentation and updating drawings of finished control panels. Care of all M.C. Dean, Inc. provided shop tools, meters, and other associated equipment.

• Following verbal instructions and reading instructions such as work orders, diagrams, and wire lists to determine materials needed and sequence of assembly.
• Performing sheet metal works, punching holes, wiring, painting, and welding.
• Providing on-the-job training to new employees.
• Understanding and following Company procedures for ordering, storing, receiving, and returning materials and tools.
• Ensuring work is completed as per schedule and quality goals are achieved.

Years of

Experience:

• At least 7 years of experience in a shop environment with a high school diploma or GED.

Certifications:

• Obtain, at the Company’s expense, a CPR and First Aid certification within six (6) months of hire and maintain this certification status while employed by M.C. Dean, Inc.
• Pass a background investigation and drug test.

Work Experience:

• Knowledge of and ability to interpret control circuits, schematics, and various line diagrams.
• Ability to select various control components needed in the fabrication of Control Panels.
• Ability to read and prepare a BOM (Bill of Materials) from specifications and/or according to NEC and UL508A standards.
• Ability to size circuit breakers and fuses for control and power circuits according to specifications and/or NEC standards.
• Ability to fabricate control panels including design, layout, and install components.
• Ability to install, wire, and test wiring of PLC's, VFD's, and other Solid State control components.
• Commission and document completed control panel or circuits as necessary.
• Knowledge and use multi-function meters and various test equipment necessary to project.
• Understanding of various Industrial automation and control schemes.
• Able to troubleshoot, replace, install, and relocate industrial control circuits and components within various active industrial manufacturing processes and environments.

• Various power tools including drills, saws, punch sets utilizing corded, cordless, and hydraulic methods.
• Corded and cordless drills
• Corded and cordless saws
• Hydraulic and Hand Punch Sets
• Fluke 787 Process Meter
• Fluke 87 Multimeter or equivalent Hi-Pot
• Meggar
• Relay Tester
• Resistance Tester
• Ground Tester
• Oscilloscope

• PC's with various manufacturer's software packages to check wiring circuits/controls and test PLC's, VFD's, and other Solid State components.

• The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to [50 pounds] on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure…