Critical Systems Technician III, Battery

Location: Ashburn, VA

About the role

A Critical Systems Technician III, Battery is responsible for startups, certifications, preventative maintenance, and scheduled maintenance for battery systems related to Uninterruptable Power Supply systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform battery replacements and new installations.
• Conduct preventative maintenance, trouble diagnosis, routine and emergency repairs of all types of battery systems without supervision and with minimal disruption to customer.
• Perform multiple battery cabinet change-outs and load testing without supervision.
• Perform flooded cell installations.
• Lead jobs with multiple crew members of various skill levels.
• Communicate and work effectively with general contractors, sub-contractors, partners, and clients to complete projects on schedule and within budget.
• Provide full documentation of services performed along with recommendations for corrective and improvement actions for relay to sales team, NOC, management, and client.
• Lead and exemplify safety in the field, as well as give feedback for improvement of company safety policies, practices, and implementations.
• Follow operational, maintenance, and emergency methods of procedure (MOPs).
• Use hand and general maintenance tools and equipment.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Travel 30% or more.
• Other duties as assigned by Services Management.

Requirements

• High School Diploma & 5 years battery service experience.
• Clean driving record.
• Safe operation of department equipment.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn basic AC/DC theory, electronic components, and electronic circuitry.
• Complete training on use of digital multimeter for AC and DC diagnostic measurements.
• Use of Amp Clamp and flexible CT in DC and AC measures.
• Use of Alber Cellcorder for battery testing and maintenance tool for various battery designs and chemistries.
• Understanding of proper use of isolation devices to control available voltage potentials.
• Necessary use of Arc-Flash suit and PPE.
• Competency in the connections of series, parallel, and series-parallel battery strings.
• Understand torque values, torque-mark application, and visual inspection of completed battery cabinet installations.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Able to obtain security clearance is preferred.

Skills

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
• OSHA 10-hour certification.
• NFPA-70E Safety Training.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit; standing and walking is required.
• Must lift and carry up to 50–70 pounds.
• Occasionally lift and move up to 100 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits

• Competitive and comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance).
• Flexible Spending Account Options.
• 401K Plan.
• Employer-paid Life & Disability Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).