DC Installer (Level 4) - National Power, LLC

Summary
Founded in 1989 and based out of Raleigh, NC, National Power, LLC is a premier provider of critical infrastructure and back-up power solutions. National Power has an immediate need for a Level 4 DC Installer in our Albany, New York territory.

Under the general direction of and reporting to the Account Manager, the Level 4 DC Installer will work on DC power equipment, including the addition and removal of circuits on working live power distribution, testing and turn-up.  In addition, the individual in this role must possess the leadership skills to manage a team of installers through all phases of a DC power system installation and serve as the job site supervisor. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Execute installation of sales transactions which address and provide product / applications solutions to complex business issues
• Perform work operations on working equipment or circuits without direct supervision by a Site Supervisor
• Perform direct current (DC) Controller Software adds or upgrades
• Be responsible for DC Power transition work (cut-over on live equipment)
• Add or remove telecom batteries
• Add or remove circuits on working power distribution sources
• Perform equipment testing and turn-up
• Oversee volatile work activities inside energized equipment
• Be responsible for additions, removals, wiring connections, and modifications on working equipment and circuits
• Add or remove common systems equipment/hardware
• Add or remove wiring and connections on non-working equipment only
• Lead verification (voltage)
• Analyze job specifications and engineering drawings
• Resolve job specifications and/or engineering drawing problems
• Prepare all required customer forms
• Correct office record drawings
• Perform in-process and final quality inspections
• Follow all Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) guidelines
• Communicate with the Project Manager on all aspects of the job throughout the duration of the job (may be asked to communicate directly with customer at times.
• Provide work assignments to crew

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Qualified candidates will possess the ability and willingness to do the following:

• Travel approximately 100%
• Work different shifts (swing shifts)
• Lift at least 40 lbs.
• Use a lifting technique to maneuver, install or remove 80-750 lb. batteries
• Push or pull cables up to 60 lbs.
• Climb ladders up to 8 ft.
• Work/stand on ladders for long periods of time
• Stand continuously
• Frequently reach above, below or at shoulder level
• Frequently bend, twist or stoop
• Frequently crouch or squat
• Be exposed to central office / cable office environment with moderate noise levels and nominal variations in heat and cold
• Work with computers that result in extensive exposure to Personal Computers (PC) and Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) screens

Education/Experience/Skills                                                               

• High School Diploma / GED
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in DC power equipment installation
• Minimum of 4 years of experience adding or removing wiring and connections on non-equipment on DC power equipment or telecom batteries (skill sets for a Level III installer)

 
Additional Info:

• Criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen and MVR required.
• This is a remote position and will require the employee to work from home.

National Power, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and VEVRAA federal contractor. National Power affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.