Field Service Technician I

Enersys•Kansas City, MO

63d

About The Position

EnerSys is an industrial technology leader serving the global community with mission critical stored energy solutions that meet the growing demand for energy efficiency, reliability and sustainability. We are driven by a passion to provide people everywhere with accessible power to help them work and live better. Our people are our strength, an endless resource for innovation, insight and enthusiasm. This position will report to our EnerSys Energy Systems business, which serves the telecom, cable broadband, industrial, renewable, and data center markets. Our portfolio combines our stored energy expertise with power systems, enclosures, and renewable energy products to deliver world-class solutions for diverse applications such as 5G, broadband, Internet of Things (IoT), data center, and solar power. Our cutting-edge technology includes Lithium batteries, Fault Managed Power Systems, and Extended Run Time battery backup systems that improve the reliability and resiliency of broadband networks. EnerSys has over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. Some of our brands include PowerSafe, DataSafe, and Genesis batteries; Cordex power; and Outback Power renewable energy products. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products. Learn More About Energy Systems Job Purpose The Field Service Technician will be required to perform both in-shop and field service work. Plans and coordinates activities concerned with installing equipment, investigating and resolving customer reports of technical problems with equipment, and eliminating future operational or service difficulties by performing the following duties.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent; or industry-related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and the Internet.
Basic mechanical aptitude.
Previous customer service experience in-field support.
Able to read with comprehension and write documents (such as customer correspondences, memos, and reports) in English.
Able to perform basic math and solve simple equations.
Must be able to work flexible hours and respond to after-hour service calls when required.
Must have a valid driver's license and a safe driving record with minimal traffic violations.
Able and willing to travel to customer sites.
Able and willing to do overnight travel.
Must be at least 18 years of age to drive a company vehicle
Able and willing to operate a forklift.
This position requires you to drive a company vehicle. Therefore, you must be able to pass the company's driving requirements. Certain vehicles may also require a specific drivers license and have additional driving requirements.
Must be able to differentiate colors.
Must be able to frequently bend; twist; reach; stoop; kneel or crouch.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds/23 kilos on a daily continuous basis. Anything heavier will be done with the assistance of a mechanical device or with the assistance of another employee.
Must be able to stand for long periods of time
Employees are responsible for wearing the required Personal Protective Equipment in the proper manner at all times.
Must be able and willing to be on-call.
Risk of electrical shock.
This position requires working in a plant/warehouse environment. Therefore, expect varying working conditions.
Must be able and willing to work varying schedules which may include nights, weekends, and public holidays.
Must be able and willing to do overnight travel
Must be able and willing to work overtime.

Nice To Haves

Certificate/Diploma in Mechanical/Electronics/ Electrical or related if the application for location
A basic electrical understanding
The use of test equipment and reading schematics
Hands-on job experience
Experience should be substantively in the Electrical related field where applicable

Responsibilities

Travel to customer sites to install, repair, and perform preventative maintenance to customer's equipment including flooded and sealed batteries, chargers and DC power distribution equipment (cable trays, battery racks and power cables).
Interacts with all levels of people, both inside and outside the company.
Develops and conducts training on the safe operations of the equipment and demonstrates skills to trainees, including both team members and customers.
Performs Preventative Maintenance inspections of customers' batteries, chargers, battery handling equipment, and battery changing/charging area and records data.
Replaces defective parts, reassembles battery, and fuses lead parts with gas torch.
Determines specific gravity of solution.
Waters, Washes, cleans, and neutralizes customers' batteries at customers' location.
Installs equipment at customer's facility to ensure full functionality according to specifications.
Provides on-site technical assistance to help troubleshoot and repair equipment.
Maintains records of performance reports.
Provides a communication link between the customer and the company to help ensure that effective service is provided to the customer.
Occasionally download battery and charger data via a monitoring device and use the information to repair or correct battery/charger problems in accordance with the customer's operation.
Occasionally report to local EnerSys Service Center for mandatory training, inventory, parts pick up/drop off, etc.
Other duties may be assigned.