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GavinHeath · 4 months ago

DC Power Technician

Milwaukee, WI 53202

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

Mid Level

$24/hr - $28/hr

4+ years exp

GavinHeath is partnering with a client in Milwaukee, WI looking to add a DC Power Technician to their team. The role involves installing and maintaining DC power systems, ensuring compliance with specifications, and leading teams in various technical tasks. The technician will also be responsible for troubleshooting and improving production methods while maintaining safety standards.

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Responsibilities

Install DC Power installations (Charger, UPS, and Battery) being performed by Telecom personnel according to customer and manufacturer specifications

Install DC power plant upgrades and replacements related to primary and secondary distribution equipment including PBD's, BDFB's, BDCBB's, inverters & converters

Read and interpret detailed specifications and install battery plants (24VDC, 48VDC, 130VDC and UPS)

Assure work standards while installing ironwork and cable rack with knowledge of zone 4 environment requirements

Lead teams running, lacing, and crimping lugs for power cable and all other duties associated with the installation and maintenance of DC power

Troubleshoot, test and inspect all types of DC (Charger, UPS, and Battery) systems

Perform work related tasks according to company guidelines for scheduled maintenance

Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules and product specifications

Assure work standards by training, coaching and developing personnel to increase morale and maintain a safe, healthy and productive work environment

Coordinate man-power requirements by increasing or decreasing personnel and overtime to meet changing conditions

Estimate, requisition, and inspect materials

Perform activities of personnel supervised

Interpret company policies to personnel and enforce safety regulations in adherence to OSHA safety standards

Maintain awareness of new and emerging technologies and their potential application on client engagements

Qualification

DC Power installationsBattery plant maintenanceElectrical line diagramsUPS systems knowledgeTeam leadershipSafety guidelines adherenceProduction methods improvementEnvironmental evaluationOHM's law knowledgeElectro-chemical theory

Required

Experience leading teams installing, replacing and maintaining battery plants (VRLA, Wet Cells, NiCADs & alternative battery systems)

Experience with BDFB/BDCBB installations and Battery growth installs

Ability to lead a team's daily operations without direct supervision

Operate in a safe manner in accordance with published safety guidelines

Ability to suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew

Ability to evaluate site conditions to include environmental temperature and general operating conditions without supervision

Ability to recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product

Ability to read and interpret electrical line diagrams and blueprints

Solid foundation of OHM's law and electronic theory

Thorough working knowledge of equipment used in the maintenance and testing of batteries and UPS systems, including but not limited to cellcorder, MK4, digital/mechanical hydrometers, DVM and accessories, DLRO, load test equipment and O-Scopes

Excellent working knowledge of electricity UPS theory and the electro-chemical theory of batteries

High school diploma required

Minimum of 4 years experience in hands-on UPS and DC battery services installing -48V and +24V standalone power systems

Work experience in ISO/TL 9000 certified operations