Battery Technician

Company: Orion Talent
Location: Ashburn
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description
Title: Battery Technician
Location: Ashburn, VA
Shift: Day shift. Typically, 6a-230p; 7a-330p (M-f, occasional weekend shift). Overtime is based on clien needs.
Compensation: Battery Tech I $25/hr - $28/hr
Battery Tech II $28/hr - $32/hr
Benefits: Company offers a competitive and comprehensive package that includes additional benefits beyond enhanced medical, dental, and vision coverage
--- 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)

Travel: 20%
Vaccine Requirement: No Covid-19 vaccination required.
Position Description:
A DC Power Technician is responsible for startups, certifications, preventative maintenance, and scheduled maintenance for battery systems related to Uninterruptable Power Supply systems.
--- Assist with the battery replacements and new installations.
--- Assist, as necessary, with preventative maintenance of batteries with minimal disruption to customer.
--- 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 thru 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.

Requirements:
--- High School Diploma
--- Clean driving records is a must
--- 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
--- 2-3 years of auto mechanical background
--- hands on work experience with power tools. Reading blueprints is a plus
--- Complete training on:
--- Use of Digital multimeter for AC and DC diagnostic measurements
--- Use of Amp Clamp and flexible CT in DC and AC measures
--- Use of Alber?Cellcorder?for use as a battery testing and maintenance tool for a multitude of various 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.

Keywords: Orion Talent, Germantown , Battery Technician, Professions , Ashburn, Maryland