Battery Technician
The Battery TechnicianInspects battery systems to include battery monitoring systems, charging systems, racks, rooms and enclosures. Inspections include, but are not limited to Initial, In-process, Visual Condition, and Final Inspections, Maintenance Operational Checks, and Failure Analysis.
·Certifies that systems and components adhere to quality standards established by applicable codes, publications, checklists and specifications.
·Resolves technical problems encountered. Logs work in Maximo and makes recommendations on system improvements.
·Organizes resources for maintenance, installation and inspection of Vented Wet Cell and VRLA batteries and related components.
·Inspects battery charging and monitoring equipment and to insure they are operating correctly;
·Maintains operating service records for batteries.
·Recommends additional maintenance requirements and/or battery replacement based on Preventative Maintenance findings.
·Employee may occasionally be assigned together duties for training purposes and/or to meet facility work requirements or emergencies.
Examples of Battery Duties: Ensure battery rooms and enclosures are maintained at the proper temperature with adequate ventilation. Maintains, inspects, installs and cleans batteries and terminals; takes voltage, resistance and specific gravity readings; fills batteries with water; recharges, removes and replaces batteries; installs inter-cell connecting straps; performs discharge tests on battery strings; performs single cell charges on batteries; keeps routine battery service records and logs; and participates in the training of new Battery Technicians.
Maintains operational expertise with the following tools and instruments:
- Digital Multi-meter
- Infrared Camera
- Infrared Thermometer
- Insulated Torque Wrench
- Hydrometer
- Alber battery test equipment
- Insulated hand tools
- BTECH Battery monitoring equipment and software