Battery Field Service Technician

Danos, LLC; Broussard (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Danos, LLC seeks a Battery Field Service Technician to inspect, test, troubleshoot, repair, and replace industrial battery systems and charging equipment. Offshore travel by boat or helicopter is required, and the candidate must work independently.

You will handle battery chargers, test voltages, replace components, and perform capacity testing, using voltmeters, hydrometers, and DC load banks. A valid driver’s license and ability to pass a drug screen are required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience servicing battery systems and battery chargers.
• Experience handling and replacing VLA and VRLA batteries.
• Experience performing battery capacity testing.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and battery-charging equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness and ability to travel offshore.
• Current and valid driver’s license.
• Ability to successfully pass a drug screen.
• Familiarity with NEC standards and electrical codes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set float and equalize voltages on battery chargers.
• Test AC and DC voltages on battery chargers.
• Troubleshoot battery charger alarms and equipment issues.
• Replace battery charger components and complete battery charger units.
• Handle and replace VLA and VRLA batteries.
• Perform battery capacity testing using DC load banks.
• Use cell cords, hydrometers, voltmeters, and ammeters.
• Travel offshore by boat or helicopter as required.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Complete accurate and timely job reports.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Battery systems servicing

Electrical troubleshooting

Independent work

Travel offshore

Tools

Voltmeter

Ammeter

Hydrometer

Cell cords

DC load banks

Job description

Overview

The Battery Field Service Technician will inspect, test, troubleshoot, repair, and replace industrial battery systems and battery-charging equipment. This position requires offshore travel by boat or helicopter and the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Set float and equalize voltages on battery chargers.
• Test AC and DC voltages on battery chargers.
• Troubleshoot battery charger alarms and equipment issues.
• Replace battery charger components and complete battery charger units.
• Handle and replace VLA and VRLA batteries.
• Perform battery capacity testing using DC load banks.
• Use cell corders, hydrometers, voltmeters, and ammeters.
• Work safely with electrical systems ranging from 12 to 480 VDC.
• Travel offshore by boat or helicopter as required.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Complete accurate and timely job reports.

Qualifications

• Previous experience servicing battery systems and battery chargers.
• Experience handling and replacing VLA and VRLA batteries.
• Experience performing battery capacity testing.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and battery-charging equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness and ability to travel offshore.
• Current and valid driver’s license.
• Ability to successfully pass a drug screen.
• Familiarity with NEC standards and electrical codes is preferred.