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Electrical Reliability Technician - Battery Systems

Exponential Power • Full-time • Mandeville, Louisiana • 3m ago

Job Details

Experienced

Mandeville LA - Mandeville, LA

Full Time

High School

Up to 25%

Any

Installation - Maint - Repair

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Systems Testing Analyst will be responsible for capacity testing of batteries for Commercial, Telecom and Industrial systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty safely and satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

Have truck P.M.’s performed according to maintenance schedule.
Maintain a safe work environment at all times, including properly barricading work area in accordance with the customer's safety policies.
Check conditions, fluid levels, overall battery voltage, and specific gravity readings of cells, using voltmeters and hydrometers.
Connect sensing leads to batteries and recording cell float voltages.
Connect portable battery plant with station battery when needed.
Communicate with customer on all necessary connections to equipment.
Connect load banks to batteries.
Apply temperature correction factor to discharge load and program test equipment.
Initiate capacity tests, maintaining load at the specified level throughout testing until battery terminal voltage drops below the specified end voltage.
Test equipment for overheating, using thermometers.
Reconnect Station Battery to the DC system once testing is complete.
Assist customer personnel in adjustment of charger current limit and output voltage levels.
Ensure all company tools and equipment are secured and removed from customer location.
Remove all trash and discard in appropriate receptacles.
Check voltage and polarity with a calibrated digital multimeter prior to making any battery connections.
Check for voltage and continuity with a calibrated multimeter prior to making any connections to the load bank(s).
Verify whether a system is or is not grounded.
Protect all cables from pinch points, sharp edges, and any short circuits.
Inspect all tools and equipment prior to each use, and repair/replace if found to be defective.
Timely and accurate completion of paperwork including Field Service Reports, time cards, and expense reports.
Safely and proficiently operate a 20’ straight box truck.
Properly roll up cables and test leads to prevent damage.
Understand the basic theory of reasons for capacity testing.
Proper use of a multimeter and amp clamp.
Proper use and selection of PPE.
Proper connection of test equipment and operation of BCT system.
Understand parallel series circuits.
Understand the NPG procedures for testing.
Show competency in composing a NPG Test Report.
Operate a digital hydrometer.
Proficiently work with Word, Excel, Harvard Graphics, Adobe, Outlook, Alber software, BCT, and BA.
Safely connect and disconnect a temporary battery system.
Perform basic generator P.M’s.
Perform daily inspection of truck.

Qualifications

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education : Electronic or Electrical School preferred
Experience :
- 6 months training or comparable work experience/training.
- Tests utility grade SWGR
- Up to 125 VDC systems
- Single Load Bank

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands

Stand - F
Walk - O
Sit - O
Handling / Fingering - F
Reach Outward - F
Reach Above Shoulder - F
Climb - O
Crawl - O
Squat or Kneel - F
Bend - F

Lift/Carry

10 lbs or less - F
11-20 lbs - F
21-50 lbs - F
51-100 lbs - O
Over 100 lbs - N

Push/Pull

12 lbs or less - F
13-25 lbs - F
26-40 lbs - F
41-100 lbs - O

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception, must have or be corrected to 20/20)
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Eye protection, others)