Battery Technician 3

Reliant Critical Infrastructure; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliant Critical Infrastructure in Ashburn, VA is seeking a Critical Systems Battery Technician 3 responsible for startups, certifications, preventative and scheduled maintenance for UPS battery systems.

The role requires performing replacements, installations, diagnostics, and repairs with minimal supervision, while coordinating with crews and clients to complete projects on time and within budget. Travel up to 30%+ regionally; US citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum of 5 years battery service experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform battery replacements and new installations.
• Conduct preventative maintenance, diagnostics, routine and emergency repairs.
• Lead jobs with multiple crew members of varying skill levels.
• Coordinate with contractors, sub-contractors, partners and clients to meet schedule and budget.
• Provide full documentation of services and recommendations.
• Travel 30% or more regionally; operate safely at all times.

Skills

Battery installation

Diagnostics

Lead crew

Safety leadership

Communication with clients

Education

High School Diploma

5 years battery service experience

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

A Critical Systems Battery Technician 3, is responsible for startups, certifications, preventative maintenance, and scheduled maintenance for battery systems related to Uninterruptable Power Supply systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Experienced and able to perform battery replacements and new installations.
• Experienced and able to perform preventative maintenance, trouble diagnosis, routine and emergency repairs of all types of battery systems without supervision and with minimal disruption to customer.
• Ability to perform multiple battery cabinet change-outs, and load testing without supervision.
• Ability to perform flooded cell installations.
• Ability to lead jobs with multiple crew members of various skill levels.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with general contractors, sub-contractors, partners, and clients to complete projects on schedule and within budget.
• Ability to provide full documentation of services performed along with recommendations for corrective and improvement actions for relay to sales team, NOC, management, and client.
• Leader and primary example of safety in the field, as well as give feedback for improvement of our company safety policies, practices, and implementations.
• Follow operational, maintenance and emergency methods of procedure (MOPs).
• Ability to use hand and general maintenance tools and equipment.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.
• Other duties as assigned by Services Management.
• Travel 30% or more (Regionally)
• Must be a US citizen
• Able to obtain security clearance is preferred

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma & 5 years battery service experience
• Clean driving records a must
• Safe operation of department equipment
• Elementary fix/repair techniques based on directed supervision
• Knowledge of or ability to learn basic AC/DC theory, electronic components, and electronic circuitry

Complete training on:

• Use of Digital multimeter for AC and DC diagnostic measurements
• Use of Amp Clamp and flexible CT in DC and AC measures
• Use of Alber Cellcorder for use as a battery testing and maintenance tool for a multitude of various battery designs and chemistries
• Show understanding of proper use of:
• Isolation devices to control available voltage potentials.
• Necessary use of Arc-Flash suit and PPE.
• Show competency in the connections of series, parallel, and series-parallel battery strings.
• Understand torque values, torque-mark application, and visual inspection of completed battery cabinet installations.