Field Engineering Technician

Summary: The key role of the Mad Dash Field Engineering Technician provide field-based technical support for the local utility supporting the communication network for their Smart meters. Manhattan area driving traveling 95%, driving traveling within 5 boroughs 5%.

Technical:

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

· 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

· Test signal strengths of both cellular and Smart Meter networks used for meters to communicate with the system.

· Document readings found on sites and use reading to determine best course of action to improve network signals

· Determine proper location of equipment used to provide the communication for the network

· Install hardware and peripheral devices on the network to improve the communication of the mesh network

· Installation of low voltage cable for antenna runs through commercial buildings

· 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 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

Operational & Administrative:

· Assist with diagnose installation errors and hardware defects.

· Track and report inventory items used.

· Follow all established processes and procedures.

· Maintain professional demeanor with clients and customers

· Operate and maintain Mad Dash vehicle.

· Training for continuous improvement and development.

· Installation assessment or survey/audit documentation.

· Use of operational software to complete and submit documentation.

Requirements

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

· Ability to use and climb ladders if necessary, for site requirements

· Ability to work both indoors and outdoors

· Recognizes exposure to live circuits and/or operating machinery

· Ability to lift/carry 50-75 lbs. if necessary, for site requirements

· Repetitive motion with both hands, wrists and fingers

· Capacity to work in spaces such as attics or basements

· Ability to adapt to changing work schedules and environments, hours may include weekends

Education/Experience:

· Minimum of 4 years of post-high school, college or technical training in electronics, electrical, or HVAC. Or the equivalent years of experience in a related field.

· Familiarization with electrical and mechanical components and systems.

· Experience with electrical and mechanical components and systems

· Experience with residential and commercial HVAC systems

· Experience in installation methods for low voltage cable, with interest to learn higher voltage work

· OSHA 10 preferred

· Valid Driver’s License

• Where permitted by applicable law, must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire

Mad Dash, Inc has a COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement, all employees working onsite in New York are required to be fully vaccinated, and show proof of vaccination . What does this mean for you as a potential candidate? It means that if you were to join Mad Dash, Inc, you would need to be fully vaccinated by your hire to be eligible to start in the role. As a condition of employment, you would need to submit official COVID-19 vaccine documentation. Mad Dash, Inc. will consider and review reasonable accommodation requests based on disability or religious grounds for qualified candidates. Please consider this new requirement when applying to Mad Dash, Inc.

Pay Rate: $27.00-$35.00 per hour, DOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 – $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement, all employees working onsite in New York are required to be fully vaccinated, and show proof of vaccination, will consider and review reasonable accommodation requests based on disability or religious grounds

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• electrical installation, repair & trouble shooting: 3 years (Required)
• running cable, bending conduit, and terminating connections: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location: One location