Operations Lead - Perimeter Intrusion Detection System

General Function:

V2X is seeking an Operations Lead to support the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s Perimeter Intrusion and Detection System (PIDS) deployed at the metro NY airports. The PIDS Operations Lead works as part of a New York/New Jersey based System Engineering and Maintenance team that designs, builds, integrates, tests, maintains, and supports this 24 * 7 operational surveillance system.

This position will be primarily responsible for supporting the V2X Site Lead/Airport Manager with coordination and execution of the weekly maintenance and installation schedules and field subcontractor oversight. The selected candidate should be self-starting and inquisitive with good written and verbal communication skills and thrive in the challenges of working in an operational environment. Technical experience with low voltage troubleshooting and/or fiber testing/splicing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.

Specific Duties:

Management of Field Technician assignments and tasks as set in the weekly maintenance and project schedules based on priorities set by the Site Lead/PE/PM.
Plan, execute and document preventive & corrective maintenance schedule and new sensor installations.
Learn all equipment, their uses & field troubleshooting techniques by way of researching existing O&M manuals and OJT with the site lead and/or field engineers.
Generate daily reports of field activities by V2X technician
Provide oversight of subcontractors for ongoing PIDS installations as part of larger PANYJ construction projects.
Schedule, provide or facilitate specialized training for technicians through OJT, engineering team-up training
Participate in a rotation of 24/7 on-call hotline support
Assess and recommend improvement to the existing processes & procedures
Ensure quality of work performed by the field technician team

Qualifications

Experience:

A minimum of 6 years professional experience including 3 years supporting operational systems (airport environment preferred)
Experience leading a team of 3+ personnel
Experience managing subcontractors on small or large projects
Experience with Windows/Microsoft products including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Candidate must be able to obtain a SIDA badge issued by the PANYNJ (customer) by completing a Federal background check and agreeing to enroll in FBI’s Rap Back program.

Desired Experience:

Experience with fiber optics is preferred

Education:

A two-year technical degree, an accredited apprenticeship program or the equivalent in a technical field.