Battery Technician II (DC Power)

JPJ Staffing • Ashburn, Virginia • 12m ago

POSITION SUMMARY: A DC Power Technician is responsible for startups, certifications, preventative maintenance, and scheduled maintenance for battery systems related to Uninterruptable Power Supply systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist with the battery replacements and new installations.
Assist, as necessary, with preventative maintenance of batteries with minimal disruption to customer.
Assist in the warehouse when needed.
Interact effectively with internal and external customers.
Follow operational, maintenance and emergency methods of procedure (MOPs)
Ensure strict adherence to critical facility work rule and safety procedures.
Ability to use hand and general maintenance tools and equipment.
Keep job site clean during replacement, installs, and maintenance.
Assist with work in other service divisions (Switch Gear, Operations, HVAC, etc.) as needed.
Work from schematic diagrams, sketches, and verbal instructions. 
Learn how to disconnect and connect sealed batteries in cabinets and open racks. 
Learn how to build flooded cell battery racks, and spill containment systems. 
Learn how to install flooded cell batteries onto rack systems in the customers critical space. 
Learn how to enter pre-installation test readings into our reporting format thru laptop computer. 
Learn how to collect data from PM services and import into files for reporting purposes. 
Gain experience from preventive maintenance, trouble diagnosis, routine and emergency maintenance and repairs with minimum direct supervision to DC battery systems
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.
Other duties as assigned by Services Management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

High School Diploma
Clean driving records a must
Safe operation of department equipment
Elementary fix/repair techniques based on directed supervision
Knowledge of or ability to learn basic AC/DC theory, electronic components, and electronic circuitry
Complete training on:
Use of Digital multimeter for AC and DC diagnostic measurements
Use of Amp Clamp and flexible CT in DC and AC measures
Use of Alber Cellcorder for use as a battery testing and maintenance tool for a multitude of various battery designs and chemistries
Show understanding of proper use of:
Isolation devices to control available voltage potentials. 
Necessary use of Arc-Flash suit and PPE. 
Show competency in the connections of series, parallel, and series-parallel battery strings. 
Understand torque values, torque-mark application, and visual inspection of completed battery cabinet installations.

Computer Skills:

Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office including: Word, Excel.

Certificates and Licenses:

OSHA 10-hour certification
NFPA-70E Safety Training

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No supervisory responsibilities

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; Standing and walking is required. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must lift and carry up to 50 – 70 pounds. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 100 pounds.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Benefits to Joining Our Team

CPG offers a competitive and comprehensive package that includes additional benefits beyond enhanced medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health Benefits - No Waiting Period (Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance)
Flexible Spending & Health Saving Account Options
401K Plan
Employer paid Life & Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Adoption Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Commuter Benefits

CPG is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all employment applicants without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.