Lead Service Technician - DC Power (TX)

Lead Service Technician - DC Power

Pay: $33-$38.50/hr. ($70k - $80k/yr.)

Description:

The Service Technician (Level III-IV) must be able to perform job duties of a lead installer in a communications and industrial environment. They must have a broad understanding of the DC Power industry as it relates to the three primary markets served by the company (Telecom, UPS, and Utility). This position requires frequent travel on a regular basis, including overnight trips, mostly during the week.

Essential Duties:

• Work will include installation of batteries and rectifier battery plants (all voltages); ironwork, and cable rack with knowledge of Zone 4 environment requirements.
• DC power plant upgrades and replacements.
• Primary and Secondary distribution equipment including PBD's, BDFB's, BDCBB's, inverters, and converters.
• Running of power cable, lug crimping, and lacing.
• Taking voltage and gravity readings, performing load tests, diagnosing equipment and systems.
• Preparing test reports; authoring MOPs or other task documentation; completing job related documentation.
• Reading, understanding, and following standards, specifications, and schematics.
• Interfacing with customers; and all other duties associated with the installation, maintenance, repair, and removal of DC power.
• AC power work from 120V 1-phase to 480V 3-phase.

Minimum Skill Requirements:

• Experience in installation, maintenance, repair, and removal of DC power.
• Must be familiar with a variety of the electrical field's concepts, practices, best practice, and procedures including the technical ability to understand and interpret Electrical Codes,
• Life Safety Codes, NFPA, Uniform Building Codes, and Lighting Systems where applicable.
• Knowledge of industry standards (i.e., Telcordia, IP72202, TP76300, 77350). An understanding of how a lead acid battery works.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and technical manuals.
• Must maintain an acceptable driving record required, pass annual drug tests (random testing required for certain customers), and maintain an acceptable background check in accordance with company and customer requirements and local laws/regulations.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Maintain open and positive communication (both in verbal and written form) with employees, departments, and customers.
• Work well in a team environment as well as independently and be a self-starter. Willing to travel between offices, service locations, and customer sites.

Minimum Physical and Sensory Requirements:

• Strength to lift a 50 lb object, without assistance, and items weighing up to 150 lb with assistance. Strength to slide up to 200 lb
• Strength and dexterity to bend, squat, crawl, kneel, crouch, or twist to reach/and or work with assigned systems.
• Strength, mobility and dexterity to use small hand and power tools as necessary and to climb or crawl to install equipment in areas of close tolerance.
• Ability to climb and work on ladders, gantries, and cat walks.
• DOT Medical Qualification Card required.

Job Profile:

• Shift Times: 1ST: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM (varies depending on travel and customer requirements, night work required, overtime required, weekends occasionally required)
• Working Environment: Travels to different locations/companies and contends with various working conditions including remote locations, primitive locations, and outdoors.
• Safety-Sensitive Position: This is a safety-sensitive position.
• Travel: Frequent travel required, including driving, flying, and overnight stays.
  • Travel expenses will be covered on company's behalf.

Perks:

• Paid weekly- pay day is every Friday.
• 9 Paid holidays
• Paid on-the-job training.

Employee Benefits

• Employee health insurance: Medical & Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision,
• Basic Life & AD&D insurance
• Voluntary Employee Life Insurance
• Short-term disability
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) match and safe Harbor Employer Contribution
• Up to 96 hours of PTO Paid Time Off (prorated based on hire date)
• Christmas bonus

Impellam Group and its brands are equal-opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, interview process, pre-employment activity, and the performance of crucial job functions.

If you require additional disability considerations, modifications, or adjustments please let us know by contacting HR-InfoImpellamNA@impellam.com or fill out this form to request accommodations.