Battery Field Service Technician

Danos; Broussard (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Danos seeks an experienced 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.

Responsibilities include wiring checks, voltage testing, alarm troubleshooting, component replacement, and safety with 12–480 VDC systems. Prior battery estimating and reporting skills are a plus, with valid driver's license and drug screening

Qualifications

• Servicing battery systems and battery chargers.
• Experience with VLA/VRLA batteries preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and travel offshore.

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.
• Work safely with electrical systems from 12 to 480 VDC.
• Travel offshore by boat or helicopter as required.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Complete accurate and timely job reports.

Skills

Battery systems servicing

Electrical troubleshooting

Offshore travel

Heavy lifting

Driver's license

Drug screening

NEC/code familiarity

Tools

DC load banks

Voltmeters

Ammeters

Cell cords/Connectors

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.