UPS Service Engineer

About the role

The UPS Service Engineer for Uninterrupted Power Source (UPS) systems is responsible for refurbishing, installation, preventive maintenance, routine repair and trouble-shooting of UPS systems and equipment for electronic, mechanical and electrical requirements. This position provides emergency services as required. Services are provided throughout the continental U.S.

Responsibilities

• Uses thorough knowledge of the construction, installation, operation, and troubleshooting of sophisticated circuitry and controls associated with UPS projects.
• Applies an intensive and diversified knowledge of complete UPS start-up, testing and operations.
• Builds battery systems and preps equipment for shipment to customer's site.
• Performs commissioning focused design reviews, prepares commissioning test procedures and reports, coordinates and oversees on-site testing.
• Responsible for commissioning, maintaining and providing emergency support at customers' sites.
• Provide battery and equipment replacement when necessary.
• Perform Quality Control and Site Inspections.
• Drives a DOT regulated commercial vehicle, loads and unloads trucks and hauls and hoists materials
• Organizing warehouse and logging equipment inventory.
• When not in field perform equipment testing, rebuild older systems.
• Seek appropriate training.
• Discuss with technical support, problems related to maintenance or operation of equipment.
• Participates in the development of Methods of Procedures (MOPs)
• Consults with supervisor concerning unusual problems and developments.
• Read electrical schematics and single-line diagrams
• Install and maintain 3-phase/480v and 208v systems
• Uses electrical/electronic test equipment and electricity fundamentals daily
• Analyzes test data and recognize deviation from acceptable values.
• Work with critical power infrastructure for data center environments.
• Interpret electrical one-line diagrams and schematics to component level
• Apply working knowledge of electronic theory and UPS systems
• Evaluate the operating conditions of UPS equipment
• Ability to interact with all levels of internal employees and customers
• Completes comprehensive Field Service Reports within a timely manner
• Applies knowledge of equipment manufacturer's specifications
• Provide necessary pro-active recommendations to clients
• Must participate and successfully complete all training as required by the company.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associates Degree in Electronics, Military Electronics Training equivalent, Trade School Training equivalent with 2+ years' relevant experience in this field or 5+ years' relevant experience in this field.

Skills

• Working knowledge of 12VDC, 120VAC, 208VAC, & 480VAC and 3 phase.
• Experience with UPS systems, 25KVA and larger systems preferred.
• Strong analytical and technical skill, diagnostic capabilities, and the ability to learn new technologies and systems.
• Ability to read schematics drawings and company technical publications.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and knowledge of troubleshooting, test and repair techniques.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• UPS OEM factory training or experience in Vertiv/Liebert, APC/MGE/Schneider, or Eaton/Powerware, a