DC Power Technician Level 2- Lansing, MI

Alamon Inc•Lansing, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Alamon, Inc., a Montana-based employee-owned company since 1975, provides installation services to the utilities, energy, and communications industries nationwide. There is no ceiling when it comes to your professional growth at Alamon, an employee – owned company. Alamon, Inc. seeks a DC Power Technician Level 2 for its Network Services department. This position entails playing a vital role in the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of DC power systems. Must have experience working in Central Offices, MSO, and Data Centers. This position also requires experience in performing power plant battery replacements, VRLA battery replacements, working with wet cell batteries and performing DC power grounding. This position requires extensive travel. Watch this video to see how great a career at Alamon can be! Welcome to Alamon

Requirements

Must pass the pre-employment screening process which includes a background check, drug test and motor vehicle records pull.
Have the ability and mentality to work outdoors, in a physically demanding work environment and all-weather conditions, lifting or moving up to 50lbs., and hiking over various terrain.
Possess a current and valid driver’s license and a clean driving record with no DUI / DWIs within the past 5 years.
Willing to travel locally, statewide, or regionally as required.
Be available to work nights and weekends as required by project demands.
Must have DC Power (-48VDC) knowledge and be able to install and perform hot cuts as needed.
Must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel.
Excellent time-management skills and multitasking abilities.

Nice To Haves

ROADM installation experience preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

Act as a lead and experience in such a role is required.
Be able to work on the road for extended periods of time.
Understand Central Office installation and Quality Standards contained in Telcordia GR-1275 , Lumen 77350 / 77385, ATT TP-76300 / TP-76400 and/or Verizon IP72202 ISS 5-1 Core Standards.
Read and interpret floor plans, rack drawings, and customer-provided work orders.
Plan and coordinate high-risk activities including identifying equipment, cards, pluggable, fiber cables, and circuit IDs, and map out and run new fibers for integration, fiber rolls, and hot cuts.
Install relay racking, cable racking, fiber ducting, auxiliary framing, and other superstructure elements.
Install and sew copper and fiber cables utilizing an array of connector types (RJ45, wire wrapping, BNC, LC/SC, etc.).
Proficient understanding and experience in lacing/stitching/sewing central office wire.
Install DC power rectification, batteries, fuse panels, and BDFB/BDCBB.
Work effectively with customer supervisors, engineers, and technicians.
Communicate effectively, including proficiency in written and verbal communications, with strong listening skills.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.