Field Engineering Technician

Description ROLE:                                Field Engineering Technician                                            REPORTS TO:                   Engineering Product Manager LOCATION:                         Corporate Office in Houston, Texas (Onsite) **This position includes 30% traveling, including overnight**   THE OPPORTUNITY                 We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Field  Engineering Technician  to join our team, reporting directly to the Project Engineer. This is an advanced role that offers a unique blend of hands-on, on-site work with corporate responsibilities, perfect for someone passionate about cutting-edge technology who wants to be involved in the complete product life-cycle. As a Field Engineering Technician , you will be at the forefront of installing, servicing, and monitoring critical on-site technology systems, such as surveillance cameras, access control, IoT devices, and other low-voltage systems. You will also support the on-site maintenance teams remotely, ensuring seamless operation across all locations. In addition to overseeing these advanced systems, you’ll maintain general oversight of essential infrastructure such as power circuits and pumps.  As you gain more familiarity with the locations and technology, you will be encouraged to engage with the system design and identification of hardware and process improvements. KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES                      Surveillance & Access Control:  Manage, install, and service low-voltage systems, including security cameras, access control, and IoT solutions. Site Audits & Design:  Conduct regular security and technology audits for our locations in Houston, San Antonio, DFW, and Oklahoma City. Design site layouts for both new installations and retrofits of access control and camera systems. Research & Development:  Install and evaluate prototypes for new technologies at Venterra communities. Company Growth:   Attend due diligence audits of potential new property acquisitions and lead technology on-boarding of newly acquired communities. Certification Opportunities:  Opportunities to earn certifications such as CPTED, CCNA, EPA 608 and others to further enhance your field expertise. Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license with reliable access to transportation and must be located in, or willing to relocate to the Houston, Texas area.   CANDIDATE PROFILE      5 years of field experience, troubleshooting electrical systems, installation and commissioning of networking hardware. Must have high proficiency with a multi-meter and other electrical measurement tools. Must have Intermediate proficiency with computer networks, switches, Wi-Fi devices and low voltage wiring. Comfort working on ladders and accessing elevated equipment. Experience in commercial or industrial wiring is required; Installation and commissioning of monitoring or control systems is a plus.  Experience working on access control…