POSITION SUMMARY : A DC Power Technician is responsible for startups, certifications, preventative maintenance, and scheduled maintenance for battery systems related to Uninterruptable Power Supply systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Experienced and able to perform battery replacements and new installations.

• Experienced and able to perform preventative maintenance, trouble diagnosis, routine and emergency repairs of all types of battery systems without supervision and with minimal disruption to customer.

• Perform battery cabinet change outs, load bank testing, flooded cell system installations, spill containment system installations, lead multiple string and discipline projects.

• Install, trouble diagnose, repair, start-up, and commission, all types of battery monitoring systems.

• Ability to lead jobs with multiple crew members of various skill levels.

• Ability to communicate and work effectively with general contractors, sub-contractors, partners, and clients to complete projects on schedule and within budget.

• Without supervision properly operate all equipment including but not limited to:

  • All battery related measuring devices.
  • All battery related heavy equipment moving and lifting devices.
  • All battery maintenance related tools and programs for proper reporting.

• Have excellent written and oral communication skills with co-workers, sales teams, engineering partners, management teams, and clients.

• Be able to accurately assess human power requirements for maintenance and installation services.

• Be able to estimate consumables and connectivity parts for project completion.

• Be able to recognize when crew productivity and safety are jeopardized due to duration of efforts or extreme conditions service crew members are being exposed to.

• Exercise leadership and good judgement resulting in healthy, harmonious, productive, and, happy team performance.

• Exhibit characteristics that foster great team moral, and spirit of co-operation on job sites and operations center.

• Show ability to balance multiple needs and challenges from a multitude of directions.

• Be able to teach learned skills, techniques, strategies, and methods to the next generation.

• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.

• Other duties as assigned by Services Management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma & 7years battery service experience, 10 preferred
• Clean driving records a must
• Safe operation of department equipment
• Elementary fix/repair techniques based on directed supervision
• 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 use as a battery testing and maintenance tool for a multitude of various battery designs and chemistries
• Show understanding of proper use of:
• Isolation devices to control available voltage potentials.
• Necessary use of Arc-Flash suit and PPE.
• Show 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.

Computer Skills:

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office including: Word, Excel.

Certificates and Licenses:

• OSHA 10-hour certification
• NFPA-70E Safety Training

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• No direct supervisory responsibilities, but team lead and mentor to lower level Technicians.

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; Standing and walking is required. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must lift and carry up to 50 – 70 pounds. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 100 pounds.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Benefits to Joining Our Team

CPG offers a competitive and comprehensive package that includes additional benefits beyond enhanced medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Health Benefits - (Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance)
• Flexible Spending
• 401K Plan
• Employer paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

CPG is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all employment applicants without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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