Battery Technician II & III

Join a leading provider of critical power solutions as a Battery Technician III in Ashburn, VA. This role is essential to ensuring the reliability and performance of Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) battery systems for a diverse range of clients. As a senior technician, you will lead battery system startups, certifications, preventative maintenance, and scheduled repairs, playing a key role in maintaining uptime for mission-critical environments. The company values safety, teamwork, and professional growth, offering opportunities to work on advanced battery technologies and collaborate with skilled professionals in the field.

Responsibilities

• Perform battery replacements, new installations, and flooded cell installations for UPS systems.
• Conduct preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and both routine and emergency repairs on various battery systems independently.
• Lead battery cabinet change-outs and load testing with minimal supervision.
• Supervise and guide crews of varying skill levels on job sites, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Communicate effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, partners, and clients to coordinate project activities.
• Document all services performed and provide recommendations for corrective actions and improvements to relevant teams and clients.
• Champion safety practices in the field and provide feedback to enhance company safety policies and procedures.
• Follow operational, maintenance, and emergency procedures as required.
• Utilize hand tools and general maintenance equipment as needed.
• Travel to client sites as required (approximately 30% or more).
• Perform other duties as assigned by Services Management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience in battery service or a related field.
• Proficient in the use of digital multimeters, amp clamps, flexible CTs, and battery testing equipment such as Alber Cellcorder.
• Knowledge of basic AC/DC theory, electronic components, and circuitry, or willingness to learn.
• Competency in connecting series, parallel, and series-parallel battery strings.
• Understanding of torque values, torque-mark application, and visual inspection of battery cabinet installations.
• Familiarity with isolation devices, arc-flash suits, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
• OSHA 10-hour certification and NFPA-70E Safety Training.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Ability to obtain security clearance is preferred.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.