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Field Engineering Technician-Atlanta, GA

Mad Dash Inc, Atlanta, GA, United States


Field Engineering Technician – Atlanta, GA (Fully Remote)
Summary:

The key role of the Mad Dash Field Engineering Technician is to provide field-based support of customer installations, commissioning and assist with troubleshoot/repair of energy monitoring systems that include electrical, gas, and water. This position requires frequent overnight travel throughout the month combined with a local field schedule. Travel schedule will be as frequent as 75% of time overnight in one month.

Technical Duties and Responsibilities

Install, program, and configure interval data recorders, power monitoring meters, and other energy monitoring related hardware

Install smart thermostats and have basic knowledge of HVAC units

Install telecommunications hardware such as cellular modems, hotspots, and familiarity with Local Area Network (LAN) connectivity to insure communications of attached devices and their data uploads

Install low voltage wiring for Modbus and BACnet protocols, temperature sensors, and other energy monitoring related systems

Commissioning and re-commissioning of installed interval data recorders, power monitoring meters, and other hardware that was installed at customer locations

Troubleshooting and repair of installed hardware; device failures, data issues, communications failures and other hardware related issues

Ability to wire current transformers

Ability to bend and install conduit following NEC standards

Ability to understand the theory of and installation of basic electrical components such as relays, contactors, and circuit breakers following NEC standards

Ability to read and comprehend electrical and control diagrams, blue prints, schematics, technical drawings, work orders, instructions and formulas

Assist with diagnose installation errors and hardware defects

Operate and maintain Mad Dash vehicle

Track and record job progress and keep lead operations support team informed on site progress, including concerns or issues while on site

Track and report inventory items used

Arrive at all scheduled dispatches in a timely manner

Follow all established processes and procedures

Maintain professional demeanor with clients and customers including contractors, maintenance staff, property managers, and tenants

Proficient with technology: smart phones, iPad, tablets, laptops, cloud-based storage, and email

Must have knowledge of and follow the NEC and OSHA safety standards

Training for continuous improvement and development

Assembly of various prefabricated enclosures

Requirements
Physical and Environmental Requirements

Ability to safely use and climb ladders, indoors and outdoors, as required for site

Ability to work both indoors and outdoors (all weather conditions) on a daily basis

Recognizes exposure to live circuits and/or operating machinery

Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, walk up and down stairs, bend down, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and work at floor level for extended period of time

Repetitive motion with both hands, wrists and fingers

Comfortable working in/ on spaces such as roofs, attics or basements

Ability to adapt to changing work schedules and environments

Hours may include nights and/or weekends

Travel Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and meet Mad Dash’s auto safety standards

Ability to travel by air and car, travel can be up to 75% overnight traveling during the month, depending on project

Education/Skills

High School Diploma required plus a minimum of Associates Degree, Trade School Certificate / Diploma, or Skilled Trades Apprenticeship with minimum of 2 years field experience

Experience with electrical and mechanical components and systems

Experience with residential and commercial HVAC systems

Experience in installation methods for low voltage cable

Knowledge in interfacing with building and HVAC controls / systems preferred

Knowledge in Modbus, BACnet, and other communications protocols preferred but not required

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