Fire Suppression Systems Technician 3

Overview:

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 the way 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.

The role of Fire Suppression Systems Technician 3 implies a high level of expertise and proficiency in servicing suppression gas systems, kitchen hood systems and portable fire extinguishers. This position involves leading complex service projects, complex suppression system programming, providing mentorship to junior technicians, and assuming a more autonomous role in inspecting, repairing, and maintaining fire suppression systems.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee comprehensive inspections, advanced testing, and troubleshooting of fire suppression systems, kitchen hoods, and portable fire extinguishers.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues in fire suppression systems to ensure optimal performance and compliance with applicable NFPA codes.
• Install, service, and inspect kitchen hoods, fire extinguishers, and associated systems, ensuring proper functionality and safety.
• Manage detailed records of service activities, including detailed reports, system analyses, and recommendations for system improvements.
• Supervise and mentor junior technicians, providing guidance, training, and support to enhance their skills and service delivery.
• Participate in project planning, system design, and implementation efforts to improve fire suppression system functionality and efficiency.
• Conduct site surveys to upgrade fire suppression and kitchen hood systems, develop bill of materials, labor projections, and project schedules.
• Lead fire suppression projects of various sizes and complexities, including pre-testing and final acceptance testing with Fire Marshal.
• Stay informed about industry trends, technological advancements, and regulatory changes to ensure compliance and optimal system performance.
• Develop and maintain relationships with building owners, managers, and other customer representatives while upholding safety protocols and delivering exceptional service.
• This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and responsibilities. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of High school degree and 8 years of related experience or 2 years technology degree and 6 years related experience.
• NICET special Hazards Systems Level II.
• NICET III preferred
• NICET IV preferred
• Clearance/Citizen Type: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information. Applicant must have the ability to obtain Secret clearance.
• Position is subject to an additional customer background check.

Additional Requirements

• Above average level of attention to detail and professional work ethic.
• Commitment to excellence and a high quality of work.
• Ability to function in a controlled, effective manner under stress.
• Strong desire to continuously increase your skill set and take on more responsibility.
• Above average communication skills with customers, other field personnel, office staff and sub-contractors.
• Excellent decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership skills.

Abilities

• 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 personal and team safety.
• Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
• Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
• May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
• Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Other Abilities

• Work overtime as directed by supervisor.
• Must be willing to work on M.C. Dean, Inc. projects anywhere.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be able to pass random drug screening.
• Must have valid driver's license, good driving records to operate a MC Dean vehicle as part of this job requirement.
• Must consistently report to work on time, work well with other employees to accomplish a common goal, and maintain a safe work environment.
• Must have a reliable means of transportation to arrive on job sites which vary based on the customers' locations and schedules