DC Power Technician Level 2- Dallas, TX

Alamon Inc•Dallas, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

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. The DC Power Technician Level 2 will act as a lead and experience in such a role is required. Must 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. Have the skills and ability to 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. Extensive understanding of hand tools, test equipment, and ability to use a computer to interface with customer products. 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. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Drive. Communicate effectively, including proficiency in written and verbal communications, with strong listening skills. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Experience working in Central Offices, MSO, and Data Centers.
Experience in performing power plant battery replacements, VRLA battery replacements, working with wet cell batteries and performing DC power grounding.
Extensive travel required.
Experience as a lead technician.
Ability 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.
Ability to read and interpret floor plans, rack drawings, and customer-provided work orders.
Skills and ability to 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.
Extensive understanding of hand tools, test equipment, and ability to use a computer to interface with customer products.
Ability to install relay racking, cable racking, fiber ducting, auxiliary framing, and other superstructure elements.
Ability to 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.
Ability to install DC power rectification, batteries, fuse panels, and BDFB/BDCBB.
Ability to work effectively with customer supervisors, engineers, and technicians.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Drive.
Effective communication skills, including proficiency in written and verbal communications, with strong listening skills.
Pass pre-employment screening process (background check, drug test, motor vehicle records pull).
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.
Available to work nights and weekends as required by project demands.
Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. at a time.
Must be able to ride in a vehicle for extended periods of time to travel to and from job sites.
Ability to work at different temperatures and through changing weather conditions.
Must be able to traverse all areas of the Jobsite, including walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, kneeling, or stretching.
Ability to clearly distinguish colors, shades, and brightness when working with multi-colored cablings such as twisted pair copper and fiber optic cable.
Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and use practical judgment while working through job assignments.
Ability to work at heights, handle ladders, along with pushing and pulling equipment.
Highschool Diploma or GED preferred.
Possess a professional attitude that will positively represent the Alamon organization to employees, clients, and the communities in which we work.
Ability to comply with Central Office / MSO / Data Center standards.
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

Responsibilities

Play a vital role in the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of DC power systems.
Perform power plant battery replacements, VRLA battery replacements, and work with wet cell batteries.
Perform DC power grounding.
Act as a lead technician.
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.).
Lace/stitch/sew central office wire.
Install DC power rectification, batteries, fuse panels, and BDFB/BDCBB.
Work effectively with customer supervisors, engineers, and technicians.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.