Technician, DC Power

Telamon • Kansas City, MO

193d

About The Position

The DC Power Technician performs work associated with the addition and/or removal of communications power equipment (rectifiers, batteries, cabinets). Run, lace and terminate power, ground cable, and alarm connections as well as construction of infrastructure related to DC power systems. This role assists with project coordination while interfacing with customers and field representatives to monitor all installation requirements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required; Associates or Bachelor's degree in electrical field or engineering preferred or military equivalent
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in hands-on UPS and DC battery services installing -48V and +24V standalone power systems
• Work experience in ISO/TL 9000 certified operations

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading teams installing, replacing and maintaining battery plants (VRLA, Wet Cells, NiCADs & alternative battery systems)
• Experience with BDFB/BDCBB installations and Battery growth installs

Responsibilities

• Install DC Power installations (Charger, UPS, and Battery) being performed by Telecom personnel according to customer and manufacturer specifications
• Install DC power plant upgrades and replacements related to primary and secondary distribution equipment including PBD's, BDFB's, BDCBB's, inverters & converters
• Read and interpret detailed specifications and install battery plants (24VDC, 48VDC, 130VDC and UPS)
• Assure work standards while installing ironwork and cable rack with knowledge of zone 4 environment requirements
• Running, lacing, and crimping lugs for power cable and all other duties associated with the installation and maintenance of DC power
• Troubleshoot, test and inspect all types of DC (Charger, UPS, and Battery) systems Perform work related tasks according to company guidelines for scheduled maintenance
• Assure work standards by training, develop skills to increase morale and maintain a safe, healthy and productive work environment
• Estimate, requisition, and inspect materials
• Perform activities requested by the Lead installer
• Interpret company policies to personnel and enforce safety regulations in adherence to OSHA safety standards

Benefits

• Health/Life: medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA (with company match), life insurance/AD&D, disability, critical illness, accident & hospital indemnity
• Financial: 401(k) (with company match), annual profit share, referral bonus, company discounts
• Time Off: salaried/exempt: no set amounts, hourly/non-exempt: starts 2nd month, monthly accruals, increases based on tenure, floating holidays, paid holidays, parental & family care leave, bereavement leave
• Education: Tuition reimbursement, Scholarship awards for children (elementary-college), educational payments for children under age 3, Annual professional development awards
• Other: legal assistance, identity theft protection, pet insurance, EAP, points recognition program, 50% in office/50% remote (if role supports & working in close proximity to one of our offices)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees