Field Service Technician with Security Clearance

This is position is for 3-6 months and does require 2 years of relevant experience OR degree in IT. email - to apply Summary:
The main function of a field service technician is installs, maintains and repairs products such as equipment, integrated systems and subsystems, and software at the client and/or field locations. Instructs customers in equipment operation, provides technical assistance, performs preventative maintenance, troubleshoots equipment for malfunctions to eliminate problem in minimum time. A typical desktop technician is responsible for supervising the manufacturing and installation of computer or computer-related equipment and components.
Job Responsibilities:

• Performs one or many of a wide range of installation tasks such as running conduit and cable, installing and connecting trays, racks and electronic hardware systems, connecting and testing both new and retrofit construction of audio/visual, computer server, network and telecommunications equipment.

• Installs, upgrades and removes products ensuring coordinative engineering field change.

• Assembles, installs and configures systems and equipment in accordance with site assessments and schematics.

• Completes system programming and optimization as part of the installation process.

• Completes final commissioning and integrated acceptance testing of electrical systems and associated equipment.

• Ensures the commissioning and final acceptance of critical path equipment is conducted to clients requirements and in accordance with applicable industry standards (API, ABS, DNV, etc.).

• Performs routine system maintenance and analysis functions, including hardware configurations and adding, removing and replacing equipment components.

• Provides on-site end-user training on system operation, maintenance and limited troubleshooting.

• Travels frequently to customer sites in performance of duties.

• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.

• The employee is required to reach with hands and arms.

• The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Update knowledge and skills to keep up with rapid advancements in computer technology.

• Provide technical support to designers, marketing and sales departments, suppliers, engineers and other team members throughout the product development and implementation process.

• Test and verify hardware and support peripherals to ensure that they meet specifications and requirements, by recording and analyzing test data.

• Monitor functioning of equipment and make necessary modifications to ensure the system operates in conformance with specifications.

• Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan layout, including type of computers and peripheral equipment modifications. Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.

• Basic ability to work independently and manage ones time.

• Basic knowledge of circuit boards, processors, electronic equipment and computer hardware and software.

• Knowledge of computer software, such as configuration management software, desktop communications software, operating system software and internet directory services software. Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field or equivalent training/education required.

• 2-4 years customer service related experience required.