Industrial Technician Lead

Exponential Power; Mandeville (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A power solutions company based in Mandeville seeks an Industrial Technician Lead to oversee battery installation projects in critical environments. Responsibilities include leading installation crews, ensuring compliance with safety and technical standards, and mentoring junior technicians. Ideal candidates will have strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and experience in live power scenarios. This role requires excellent communication and the ability to coordinate effectively with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Prior experience leading installation crews or acting as a site lead strongly preferred.
• Experience working in live power environments, controlled shutdowns, and mission-critical facilities.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, layouts, method of procedure (MOP) and scope documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead and verify all battery installation activities to ensure compliance.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact on installation projects.
• Coordinate daily work activities and task assignments.

Skills

Technical expertise

Leadership capability

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

ServiceMax

Job description

The Industrial Technician Lead is responsible for leading and executing industrial battery installation projects in mission‑critical power environments. This role serves as the on‑site technical lead, ensuring installations are completed safely, correctly, on schedule, and in compliance with Exponential Power standards, customer specifications, and applicable codes/requirements. The position requires strong technical expertise, leadership capability, and the ability to coordinate crews, customers, and project requirements in high‑risk, high‑reliability environments.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Lead and verify all battery installation activities to ensure compliance with Exponential Power standards, customer requirements, and manufacturer specifications.
• Perform and document installation quality checks including torque verification, polarity verification, spacing, labeling, and final inspections.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with approved MOPs and project documentation.

QUALITY CONTROL

• Lead and verify all battery installation activities to ensure compliance with Exponential Power standards, customer requirements, and manufacturer specifications.
• Perform and document installation quality checks including torque verification, polarity verification, spacing, labeling, and final inspections.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with approved MOPs and project documentation.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact on installation projects.
• Troubleshoot installation issues in real time and coordinate with engineering, project management, or management as required.
• Support commissioning and handoff activities following installation completion.

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS

• Represent Exponential Power professionally on customer sites at all times.
• Communicate clearly with customer representatives regarding scope, progress, and safety considerations.
• Address customer concerns promptly and escalate issues appropriately.

TEAM PARTICIPATION

• Lead installation crews by example, setting expectations for safety, quality, and professionalism.
• Coordinate daily work activities, task assignments, and job pacing.
• Foster a teamwork‑oriented environment focused on safe and efficient execution.

TRAINING OF TECHNICIANS

• Mentor and train apprentice and junior technicians on proper battery installation techniques and safety practices.
• Reinforce adherence to procedures, MOPs, and company standards.
• Assist with on‑the‑job training and skills development.

ATTENDANCE, RELIABILITY AND PROFESSIONAL ETHICS

• Provides performance that is reliable and consistent.
• Detail‑oriented with strong follow‑through.
• Ensures proper attendance, communication, and handoff when absent.
• Abides by all Exponential Power policies and procedures.

Maintains professional attire and demeanor at all times.

EXPERIENCE

Prior experience leading installation crews or acting as a site lead strongly preferred.

Experience working in live power environments, controlled shutdowns, and mission‑critical facilities

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE

Battery systems including VRLA, Flooded lead‑acid, NiCd and lithium based systems

DC power systems : Series and Parallel Circuits

Strong understanding of safety requirements including lockout/tagout, arc flash, and PPE

Ability to read and interpret drawings, layouts, method of procedure (MOP) and scope documents.

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Excel, ServiceMax