Battery Systems and DC Power Field Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Battery Systems and DC Power Field Lead

Do you thrive under pressure when a hot cut is on the schedule and uptime is non-negotiable? Mural is partnering with a rapidly growing power infrastructure and field services company to hire DC experts across East Tennessee and nearby markets. We’re seeking both seasoned Level III technicians and Level IV working foremen who can lead from the front, manage on-site execution, and keep critical customers online. Applicants across Tennessee are welcome.

Imagine this

It’s Monday at 8:00 AM—you check in at the Knoxville office, align with the project team, review the MOP, and head out. The day includes a battery plant replacement in a telecom central office, followed by alarm testing at a data center. Midweek, you’re coordinating a crew for a live cutover, ensuring safety, reading schematics on the fly, and communicating status updates to the customer. By Friday, you’ve closed out punch lists, documented quality checks, and confirmed system functionality across multiple sites.

Your impact

• Install, service, and troubleshoot DC power systems in telecom, utility, and other critical environments
• Perform battery installations, replacements, and DC power plant tasks
• Execute hot cuts/live DC work with rigorous safety controls
• Operate confidently in central offices, substations, and data centers
• Interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and equipment documentation
• Conduct site surveys and complete quality assurance checks
• Test alarms and verify operational readiness
• Develop or follow MOPs (Methods of Procedure) alongside project teams
• Travel throughout the regional service territory
• Maintain clear, professional customer communication on-site

Lead-level responsibilities (Level IV)

• Direct and support crews as a working foreman
• Plan jobsite workflow and uphold safety standards
• Coach junior technicians and raise team capability
• Be the technical point during installations and cutovers

Pay and progressionLevel III

• $28.00 - $34.00 per hour
• Strong overtime opportunities

Level IV

• $34.00 - $40.00 per hour
• Long-term earning potential into the $40-$45/hr range with tenure and raises

Perks & rewards

• Company truck and tools
• Paid training and certifications
• Overtime commonly available (10-12 hours/week typical)
• Per diem: $155/day for overnight travel outside 50 miles
• Smaller daily travel stipend for local travel days
• Safe driving bonus: $100/month
• Additional annual bonus opportunities for consistent performance
• Customer feedback reward program and gift cards

Where and when you work

• Must report to the Knoxville office every Monday morning at 8:00 AM
• Balance of the week on customer service calls and project work
• Regional travel required; occasional overnights based on project location
• Be ready for overtime, emergency calls, and flexible schedules

What it takesLevel III

• 5+ years in DC power, electrical, telecom, or critical infrastructure
• Experience with battery systems and DC power plants
• Independent fieldwork capability
• Comfort reading schematics and wiring diagrams
• Strong troubleshooting proficiency

Level IV

• Advanced DC power skill set with leadership experience
• Proven record leading installations and managing field execution
• Excellent customer-facing communication
• Ability to function as a working foreman while staying hands-on

Great fits often come from

• Telecom infrastructure
• Critical power services
• UPS systems
• Data centers
• Utility power systems
• Generator and battery backup
• Industrial electrical field service

If you’re ready to keep critical networks powered and resilient—and grow your influence in the field—let’s talk.