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IDAK Communications is currently seeking Highly Skilled, Level IV DC Power / Battery Plant Installation Technicians with experience in AT&T, CenturyLink/Lumen, Verizon, Sprint, and Motorola environments.
This is hands-on work that matters. When you install DC power and battery plants for telecom networks, you're building the backbone everyone depends on and no one sees. We hold a high standard because critical power leaves no room for "close enough"-if you take pride in doing it right the first time, you'll fit here.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ability to follow published standards and safety procedures
- Adhere to all safety policies and provide a safe work environment
- High school diploma or GED; technical degree preferred
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand spoken English
- Minimum of 10 years' experience in the DC power field
- Knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, OneNote)
- Knowledge of DC power systems and controllers (Eltek, ABB, Alpha, and Vertiv)
- Ability to program and configure DC plant controllers
- Ability to perform new DC plant installations and additions to existing DC plants
- Ability to perform additions, removals, connections, and modifications on live equipment and live circuits
- Ability to read drawings and install ironwork infrastructure
- Ability to install grounding systems and crimp lugs
- Ability to remove and install battery strings
- Ability to use a digital voltmeter, AMP clamp meter, and Midtronics test sets
- Knowledge of GR-1275 and other customer standards
- Ability to write MOPs
- Ability to work well with others and communicate effectively and professionally-both written and verbal-with onsite customers
- Be a team leader with a "Can-Do" attitude!
Level IV Duties and Responsibilities
- Work with minimum supervision
- Perform circuit modifications
- Perform software upgrades
- Complete power transition work on live systems
- Add or remove batteries
- Equipment test and turn-up / commissioning
- Oversee volatile work activities, including hot cuts of battery and charging systems, and program various types of DC plant controllers
- Additions, modifications, or removal of DC power systems
- Additions, modifications, or removal of BDFBs
- Measure and mark floor from floor plan drawings
- Position and assemble ironwork and cable rack
Job Requirements
- Meet or exceed customer and internal documented acceptable levels of quality
- Adaptable to changing environments, schedules, or project requirements
- Lift up to 75 lbs
- Stand for long periods while performing tasks
- Sit for long periods while performing tasks
- Climb and work off a ladder up to 12', not exceeding the ladder's weight restrictions
- Work under raised floors
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation (preferably a truck or van to haul tools and extra materials) to the job site, with valid insurance
- Provide your own basic hand tools
- Pass a drug screening and criminal background check
- This position requires 100% travel. Ability to travel 2-3 weeks or more if needed, depending on location. Able to work varying schedules-days, evenings, nights (approved maintenance-window work), weekends, and holidays
Why IDAK?
You'll work hands-on with industry-leading systems alongside a team that takes craftsmanship seriously. The projects take you across the country, and your skills keep people connected. We back our techs in the field and expect the work to be done right-because that's the only way critical power works.
