Position
Critical Systems Technician II, Connected
Location
Ashburn, VA
Job Identifier
Job ID: 1072 | Openings: 1
Position Summary
A Critical Systems Technician II, Battery is responsible for startups, certifications, preventative maintenance, and scheduled maintenance for battery systems related to Uninterruptible Power Supply systems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with the battery replacements and new installations.
- Assist, as necessary, with preventative maintenance of batteries with minimal disruption to customers.
- Assist in the warehouse when needed.
- Interact effectively with internal and external customers.
- Follow operational, maintenance and emergency methods of procedure (MOPs).
- Ensure strict adherence to critical facility work rule and safety procedures.
- Ability to use hand and general maintenance tools and equipment.
- Keep job site clean during replacement, installs, and maintenance.
- Assist with work in other service divisions (Switch Gear, Operations, HVAC, etc.) as needed.
- Work from schematic diagrams, sketches, and verbal instructions.
- Learn how to disconnect and connect sealed batteries in cabinets and open racks.
- Learn how to build flooded cell battery racks and spill containment systems.
- Learn how to install flooded cell batteries onto rack systems in the customer’s critical space.
- Learn how to enter pre‑installation test readings into our reporting format via laptop computer.
- Learn how to collect data from PM services and import into files for reporting purposes.
- Gain experience from preventive maintenance, trouble diagnosis, routine and emergency maintenance and repairs with minimum direct supervision to DC battery systems.
- Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.
- Other duties as assigned by Services Management.
- Travel approximately 30% or more.
Required Qualifications
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Able to obtain security clearance is preferred.
- High School Diploma.
- Clean driving record.
- 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 the use of a digital multimeter for AC and DC diagnostic measurements.
- Use of an amp‑Clamp and flexible CT in DC and AC measures.
- Use of an AlberCellcorder as a battery testing and maintenance tool for a variety of 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.
Computer Skills
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
Certificates and Licenses
- OSHA 10‑hour certification.
- NFPA‑70E Safety Training.
Supervisory Responsibilities
No supervisory responsibilities.
Travel
Approximately 30% or more.
Physical Demands
Employees must regularly sit, stand, and walk. The noise level is usually moderate. The employee must lift and carry up to 50‑70 pounds and occasionally move up to 100 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Benefits
- Health Benefits – Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance.
- Flexible Spending Account Options.
- 401K Plan.
- Employer paid Life & Disability Insurance.
- Paid Time Off.
- Employee Referral Program.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- CPG is an equal‑opportunity employer. We consider all applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Pay Range
$27.21 – $40.82 per hour