DC Power Telecom Technician Level III/IV

Exponential Power; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Full time

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Disability insurance

Job summary

A telecommunications company is seeking a DC Power Technician responsible for quality battery installations. The role involves extensive travel and the ability to lift heavy equipment. Candidates should have good customer service and communication skills, preferably with a technical or electronic background. Full-time position offering competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lift over 50 pounds.
• Experience with customer standards and paperwork.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Telcordia Standards.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, and turn up equipment in central office and outside plant environments.
• Perform site preparation tasks as assigned.
• Complete DC audits and preventive maintenance on DC power systems.

Skills

Customer service standards knowledge

Verbal and written communication skills

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented performance

Strong computer skills

Education

High School Diploma; Technical Degree preferred

Tools

Electronic test equipment

Microsoft Office

ServiceMax

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Human Resources Manager at Exponential Power (formerly Nolan Power Group, LLC)

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a DC Power Technician to join our growing Telecom Division. As a Level I Technician, you are responsible for quality battery installation of equipment in the central office and outside plant environments, as specified in engineering instructions, drawings, and in accordance with customer standards. This is a field-based position, requiring extensive travel.

Responsibilities:

• Directly supervised and instructed by a Level III or Level IV Installer or the job supervisor/lead for basic work operations, not including live equipment and circuits

• Perform site preparation tasks including lifting, assembly and other duties as assigned by job

• Install, test, and turn up equipment in the central office and outside plant environments

• Add and/or removal of battery strings

• Perform additions, removals, and modifications on working equipment and circuits

• Add and/or remove circuits on working power distribution equipment

• installation of auxiliary framing and relay racks

• Onsite analysis of job drawings and specifications to resolve any issues prior to job start

• Preparation of SMOP's and DMOP's for the project

• Perform the addition or removal of common systems equipment and hardware

• Complete DC audits, preventive maintenance, and/or load testing of DC power systems and standby batteries

• Follow safety guidelines as outlined by company, customer, and Global Safety Training requirements

• Add and/or upgrade software as needed

• Maintain a professional orientation, ensuring quality and outstanding customer service

• May perform certain elevated duties under the direct supervision of Level III or IV Technician

Desired Skills and Background:

• High School Diploma; Technical Degree preferred

• Demonstrated knowledge of a variety of customer service standards including but not limited to

Telcordia Standards

• Strong verbal and written customer facing skills

• Experience with complying with customer standards and paperwork including testing and closeout paperwork, preferred

• Experience using electronic test equipment

• Special electronics training, equivalent military training, or work experience preferred

• Ability to communicate and work well in a team environment

• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and ServiceMax

• Provides reliable, detail oriented performance

• Experience performing hot cuts

• Ability to lift up to, and sometimes team-lift in excess of 50 pounds

• Two to four years related electrical or battery experience, Telecom experience preferred

• The ability to travel up to 75% of the time is necessary.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Telecommunications

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