DC Power Technician

Witt/Kieffer; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About the Organization
Headquartered in Albany, New York, ANS Advanced Network Services is a turnkey EF&I (Engineering, Furnishing and Installation) provider of telecommunications solutions. The services ANS offers to its customers are In-Building Wireless, Tower Services, Network Infrastructure, AC and DC Power Systems. The ANS product lines are run by dedicated teams of subject matter experts who ensure that each project is completed to customer specifications on-time and on-budget. With demonstrated success with small projects, all the way to multi-million dollar building expansions, raw land builds, and campus wireless deployments, ANS personnel have the specific experience needed for whatever mission critical communications project you may have. The company also provides communications system and DC power system test and turn up, and 24-7 maintenance and monitoring services.

ANS provides these turnkey solutions to its customers and partners in the wireless telecommunications industry, in the enterprise IT and datacenter community, healthcare services industry and in higher education. The ANS suite of services is provided from Chicago to the Northeast and down the East Coast with as-needed support nationwide. To provide the best customer service and project management, ANS has warehouse and office locations in Albany, NY (Headquarters), Queens, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Columbus, OH, and Springfield, IL.

Job Summary
The DC Power Technician is offered the opportunity to work outdoors, and on the ground, (no tower work). This key role is responsible for the preparation of hardware and/or equipment before installation, equipment Installation of DC Power, BDFB's, Batteries, Rectifiers and Grounding. They will perform voltage, resistance tests and minor trouble shooting of equipment such as rectifiers, disconnects, power and battery plants and other duties as required to properly maintain and operate the site within the specified requirements.

Responsibilities

• Install and turn-up of DC Power Equipment, BDFB's, Telecom Batteries, Rectifiers and Grounding, Performing voltage, Continuity, and Resistance tests.
• Document procedures for hardware and software installation and use.
• Document technical specifications and operating standards for telecommunications equipment.
• Technician will be required to work in live AC and DC power cabinets, enclosures, and equipment.

Preferred Skills
Ability to:

• Use multi-meter and other diagnostic tools to properly diagnose alarm conditions and proper equipment turn up.
• Analyse job specifications, scope of work, and construction drawings.
• Use basic hand and power tools.
• Follow safety standards.
• Safely operate company tools and vehicles.
• Travel within the region weekly.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a professional demeanor.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• DC Power certification.
• AC Electrical experience.
• OSHA 10, or OSHA 30 Certification is a plus.
• Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record per company standard.
• Computer skills – (outlook, excel, teams, word etc.).
• Experience with:
• Working under Verizon IP72202, AT&T TP76300, GR1275.
• Trouble shooting.
• Deka Unigy Batteries, GE Infinity NE-M Power Plants, Commscope Powershift, and Raycap OVP.
• Vertiv, Emerson, Lorrain, and Galaxy controllers.
• Provisioning powerplant controllers.
• Fiber optic cabling experience.
• Working away from home.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:
The employee must be able and willing to travel locally to reach customer and network locations or local events and regularly work in outdoor weather conditions. Compliance with all Company safety procedures is a requirement.

• The employee is regularly required to communicate with customers and co-workers in a clear and straightforward manner.
• The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and will be standing during most of the day.
• The employee must regularly carry, move, push, pull, install, and/or remove tools and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.
• The employee must be physically able to work from a ladder at heights 10 ft or less.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision (specifically the ability to differentiate between different sizes and colors of wires), peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
• The employee must occasionally be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time and operate a computer and other office equipment.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a Full-Time Non-Exempt position. Days and hours of work are Generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m, evening or weekend work may be requested at any given time for emergency response. An appropriate level of communication about expected hours of work between the employee and supervisor will be agreed to as part of the discussion process and will be more formal during the trial period. With on call duties as assigned relating to ANS Advanced Network Services user issues after hours', weekends, and holidays.

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Salary Range:
$50K – $100K

Position:
DC Power Technician

Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Non-Exempt

Location:
Upstate New York

This position is currently accepting applications.