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Critical Power Service Technician (UPS/Battery)

$30 - $60 per hour

Southern Staffing Group

CRITICAL POWER SERVICE TECHNICIAN

UPS, Battery & Standby Power Systems Full-Time | Direct Hire Houston, TX (Current Primary Location) | Additional Nationwide Projects Coming Online $30.00 - $60.00/hour + OT + Per Diem

THE OPPORTUNITY

Our client is a Texas-headquartered EPC and electrical services provider with a growing critical power division supporting industrial, commercial, and mission‑critical customers across Texas and expanding nationwide. They are adding a Critical Power Service Technician to their field service team focused on UPS systems, battery infrastructure, automatic transfer switches, and related standby power equipment. This is a hands‑on, customer‑facing field service role supporting the equipment that keeps hospitals, data centers, manufacturing plants, and other critical facilities operational. The technician will perform preventive maintenance, emergency response, commissioning support, troubleshooting, and field modifications while maintaining detailed service documentation. The role is currently based out of Houston, TX, with additional projects and expansion opportunities coming online nationwide. Candidates with UPS service, battery systems, power electronics, or critical infrastructure experience who are open to travel are encouraged to apply.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Hourly Rate: $30.00 - $60.00/hour depending on experience and certifications Overtime and on-call premium pay available Travel per diem provided Full benefits package including: Company‑paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) with company match Paid vacation Paid sick leave Paid holidays

RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform preventive maintenance and emergency repairs on UPS systems, battery strings, ATS equipment, and related critical power infrastructure Support commissioning activities including test procedures, reporting, and on‑site coordination Complete field service work orders while maintaining high technical and customer service standards Coordinate with manufacturer technical support to resolve operational and maintenance issues Build and maintain vendor relationships to support parts procurement and technical resources Deliver customer and junior technician training on equipment operation and maintenance Lead and mentor technicians as assigned while promoting safe work practices Develop Methods of Procedure (MOPs) and Scopes of Work (SOWs) for critical environment projects Evaluate facility processes and recommend operational reliability improvements Support shop operations, testing equipment maintenance, and legacy system rebuilds when not deployed to field assignments

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum two (2) years of experience in power systems, battery technologies, electronics, or related electrical field service work High school diploma or GED required Electrical technology certificate or technical training preferred Valid driver's license with ability to support vehicle-based dispatch assignments Ability to read schematics and troubleshoot electrical and power electronic systems Ability to pass customer-required background checks and drug screenings Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship Willingness to travel and support weekend or emergency response assignments as required #J-18808-Ljbffr Southern Staffing Group

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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