Field Engineering Technician

About the role

This great opportunity will allow you to live anywhere in the United States and travel worldwide 90% of the time, up to four months at a time, with travel expenses covered and earn per diem. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact on a critical mission supporting US Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM).

Responsibilities

• Support the server hardware and software setup/installation and configuration of the VMS, on-site, using the documented standard and according to prescribed sequence.
• Conduct testing on the VMS.
• Follow specific instructions, assemble, or construct simple or standard equipment or parts, service or repair simple instruments or equipment.
• Ensure cable management and potentially terminate Cat 6 using T568B color code standard.
• Check electrical connections are properly connected, fixed and secured.
• Analyze and resolve technical issues related to VMS end points.
• Conduct close-out procedures to include service validation and test plan with and without customer, system acceptance with customer, and take photos of completed work.
• Provide training to the customer, on-site, on the VMS.
• Act as the primary liaison for customers while at the garrison ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction.
• Ensure project stays on schedule.
• Conduct administrative duties such as providing daily status reporting to project lead, timekeeping, and expense reporting according to policies and procedures and within a timely manner.
• Lead and direct the work of others. Mentor, teach skills, and provide direction to mid-level technician(s).

Qualifications

• The ability to travel up to 90% of the time both CONUS & OCONUS (up to 4 months at a time)
• The ability to obtain a passport within 60 days of being hired
• US Citizenship required
• A current OSHA certification
• A current BISCI certification
• A current US passport
• An Active DoD Secret Level Security Clearance

Skills

• Experience with Genetec software, including its various modules and functions
• Experience in pulling, dressing, and terminating cable using T568B standard
• Strong troubleshooting skills with hardware and software video management systems and network devices
• Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, and a cable tester
• Proficiency in basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, and Outlook required)

Benefits

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have The ability to travel up to 90% of the time both CONUS & OCONUS (up to 4 months at a time)