UPS Technician III

CPG Beyond•Atlanta, GA

5d•$48 - $71

About The Position

A UPS Technician III is responsible for startups, certifications, preventative maintenance, and scheduled maintenance for uninterruptible power supply systems, including battery systems. The technician installs, troubleshoots, repairs, starts up, and commissions UPS systems, and performs UPS replacements and new installations. Work includes routine and emergency repairs across different system types, performed independently and with minimal disruption to customers. The role may lead jobs with crew members of varying skill levels and requires effective coordination with general contractors, subcontractors, partners, clients, and internal teams to complete projects on schedule and within budget. The technician assesses labor requirements, estimates consumables and connectivity parts, supports crew safety and productivity, and shares technical skills with less experienced colleagues. Regular and reliable attendance is essential. The position is based in the Atlanta, Georgia area preferred and requires travel. Candidates need a high school diploma and 3 to 5 years of UPS service experience, along with electrical and mechanical experience related to UPS and DC systems. U.S. citizenship, a clean driving record, safe equipment operation, and proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel are required. Required training and credentials include OSHA 30-hour certification, NFPA-70E safety training, and Thermography Level 2 or higher. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and motor vehicle record review.

Requirements

High school diploma.
A minimum of 3 to 5 years of UPS service experience.
Electrical and mechanical experience relating to UPS and DC systems.
Knowledge of UPS original equipment manufacturers such as Eaton, Mitsubishi, Schneider, APC, GE, and Emerson.
Clean driving record; driving positions require an MVR meeting company and insurance carrier standards.
Ability to safely operate department equipment.
Knowledge of, or ability to learn, basic AC/DC theory, electronic components, and electronic circuitry.
Complete training in using a digital multimeter for AC and DC diagnostic measurements.
Complete training in using an amp clamp and flexible CT for AC and DC measurements.
Complete training in using a phase rotation meter, power quality analyzer, IR camera, and oscilloscope.
Understanding of proper use of isolation devices to control available voltage potentials.
Understanding of the necessary use of an arc-flash suit and PPE.
Competency in series, parallel, and series-parallel connections.
Understanding of torque values, torque-mark application, and visual inspection of completed installations.
Ability to understand and operate phase rotation meters and power quality equipment.
U.S. citizenship.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
OSHA 30-hour certification.
NFPA-70E safety training.
Thermography Level 2 certification or higher.

Responsibilities

Perform UPS startups, certifications, preventative maintenance, and scheduled maintenance, including for battery systems.
Perform UPS replacements and new installations.
Perform preventative maintenance, diagnose troubles, and conduct routine and emergency repairs on different system types without supervision and with minimal customer disruption.
Install, troubleshoot, repair, start up, and commission UPS systems.
Lead jobs involving multiple crew members with varying skill levels.
Coordinate with general contractors, subcontractors, partners, and clients to complete projects on schedule and within budget.
Operate UPS systems, battery systems, PDUs, ATS, and AC/DC rectifiers without supervision.
Communicate effectively with coworkers, sales teams, engineering partners, management teams, and clients.
Assess labor requirements for maintenance and installation services.
Estimate consumables and connectivity parts needed to complete projects.
Recognize when crew productivity or safety is threatened by work duration or extreme conditions.
Promote productive teamwork, cooperation, and morale on job sites and at the operations center.
Balance multiple needs and challenges from different directions.
Teach technical skills, techniques, strategies, and methods to the next generation of workers.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or Services Management.