Job Description
Job Description
Travel required = 50% of the time (Frequent travel required, including driving, flying, and overnight stays)
A safety-sensitive position
$36-$40/hr.
No closing date on the job
Experience Required: Minimum 4-6 Years in DC Power (Telecom, UPS, Utilities)
Are you an experienced DC Power Technician eager to apply your skills in a role that makes a difference? Join American Power Systems, LLC, and bring your expertise to power critical infrastructure for clients across telecom, UPS, and utility sectors. As a Level 4 Technician, you’ll lead field operations, manage complex installations, ensure safety compliance, and provide valuable mentorship to other technicians.
Daily Responsibilities
- Battery and Rectifier Installations: Install batteries and rectifier battery plants across all voltage levels, delivering installations that meet industry and customer specifications.
- Ironwork and Cable Rack Construction: Conduct ironwork and cable rack installations, applying specialized knowledge for Zone 4 environments.
- Equipment Maintenance and Testing: Work with primary and secondary distribution equipment, such as Power Distribution Boards (PBDs), Battery Distribution Fuse Bays (BDFBs), and Battery Disconnect Circuit Breaker Bays (BDCBBs). Perform essential diagnostics, including load tests, voltage, and gravity readings, and troubleshoot system performance issues.
- DC Power System Upgrades: Manage DC power plant upgrades and replacements, ensuring smooth integration and no disruption.
- Perform routine preventative maintenance and report generation.
- Cabling and Connections: Run power cables, crimp lugs, and lace cables, and maintain proper connections for optimal functionality.
- Documentation: Prepare test reports and job documentation, author Method of Procedure (MOP) documents, and maintain detailed records for accuracy and efficiency.
- Customer Interaction: Act as a customer's primary contact, handling inquiries, providing updates, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
- AC Power Operations: Work with AC power systems from 120V single-phase to 480V three-phase, upholding rigorous safety and compliance standards.
- Supervisory Duties: Oversee job sites, inspect tools and equipment, identify hazards, and enforce compliance with safety protocols and company policies. Train and mentor Level 1 and 2 technicians, helping them grow their skills. Perform daily pre-job tail-gate safety/job meetings and documents.
- Strong communication skills: regular contact with supervisor on job progress, material issues, and engineering changes etc.
- Proficient within a team environment with the ability to utilize interpersonal and collaborative skills. Key areas would include effective communication, active listening, conflict resolution, and a willingness to contribute and support team members.
Technician Requirements
- Skills and Expertise: Strong mechanical, communication, and organizational skills, solid math ability, and proficiency in Office applications and customer-specific software.
- Proven Experience: Extensive experience in DC Power systems, including installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting, with knowledge of industry standards and safety protocols.
- Travel and Physical Requirements: Able to travel frequently, including overnight stays (50% travel), and meet physical demands, including lifting 50 lbs. unassisted and up to 150 lbs. with assistance, climbing, bending, and working in tight spaces.
- Customer Service and Compliance: Strong commitment to customer satisfaction, a safety-first mindset, and ability to pass drug screen, background check, DOT medical exam, and blood draw.
Our mission at American Power Systems, LLC is:
“Long-term relationships, not short-term wins.
We seek to earn partnerships with our employees, customers, and suppliers. We do this by providing quality DC products and services in a timely fashion, and at a fair market value.
Team success, not individual credit.
We focus on serving internal and external customers in a collaborative environment that is responsive, respectful, and supportive. Individuals will be recognized and compensated for their contribution to team success.
Humor and humility, not taking ourselves too seriously.
We are committed to professionalism and doing excellent work together. At the end of the day, it's important to have times of shared laughter.”
Company Culture at American Power Systems
You will work with supportive, helpful people who want to collaborate on solving our customers’ challenges. Our people drive our business, and they operate in a trusting environment.
Why should I work at American Power Systems?
- Paid weekly- payday is every Friday
- 9 Paid holidays
- Paid on-the-job training
Employee Benefits
- Employee health insurance: Medical & Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision
- Voluntary Vision Buy-Up Plan
- Employer Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Additional Employee Life Insurance
- Employer Paid Short-Term Disability
- Employer Paid Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) match and Safe Harbor Employer Contribution
- Up to 96 hours of Paid Time Off
- Christmas Bonus
American Power Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and respected. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Company DescriptionAmerican Power Systems' in-house service department offers a wide range of DC power services. We take pride in delivering quality work in a timely manner, and at a reasonable price. Our dedication to superior service accounts for the large number of repeat customers who look to us as their source for complete DC Power Solutions.
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Company Description
American Power Systems' in-house service department offers a wide range of DC power services. We take pride in delivering quality work in a timely manner, and at a reasonable price. Our dedication to superior service accounts for the large number of repeat customers who look to us as their source for complete DC Power Solutions.\r\n\r\nEEO Employer