Lead DC Power Field Technician | Critical Power Expert

Rainier Recruiting; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay bands

Overtime opportunities

Paid weekly

Paid holidays and PTO

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Job summary

Rainier Recruiting is seeking a Lead Power Technician (Level 4) to support field operations for critical DC/AC power systems in a safety‑sensitive, travel‑based role. Base location is Mequon, WI with ~50% travel and weekends home when possible.

The role emphasizes hands‑on electrical work, leadership of on‑site teams, safety compliance (OSHA/NFPA 70E), and mentoring junior technicians across installation, diagnostics, and commissioning tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–6 years of hands-on DC power experience in telecom, data center, UPS, or utility environments.
• Proven experience leading job sites or acting as senior/lead technician.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation, upgrade, and maintenance of DC power systems across multiple voltage levels.
• Install and service batteries, rectifiers, inverters, converters, and DC distribution equipment
• Perform system diagnostics including load testing, voltage and gravity readings, and preventive maintenance
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex DC power system issues
• Lead installation of cable racking, ironwork, and support structures, including seismic-rated environments
• Run, terminate, and dress power cabling; perform lug crimping and lacing

Skills

Lead Technician

DC Power Experience

Electrical Troubleshooting

Interpret Technical Drawings

Safety Compliance

Job description

Rainier Recruiting is seeking a Lead Power Technician (Level 4) to support field operations for critical DC/AC power systems in a safety‑sensitive, travel‑based role. Base location is Mequon, WI with ~50% travel and weekends home when possible.

The role emphasizes hands‑on electrical work, leadership of on‑site teams, safety compliance (OSHA/NFPA 70E), and mentoring junior technicians across installation, diagnostics, and commissioning tasks.