UPS Technician 2 - Richland, Washington
M.C. Dean
- Richland, WA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- A competitive salary
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Paid-time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Military Reserve pay offset
- Paid maternity leave
- Inspects power electronic systems and their associated controls. Typical systems include but are not limited to UPS systems,, battery systems associated with power backup systems, Static Transfer Switches, Power Distribution Units and their associated controls. Inspections include, but are not limited to Initial, In-process, Visual Condition, and Final Inspections, Maintenance Operational Checks, and Failure Analysis, and repairs.
- Certifies by signature to the customer that systems and components adhere to quality standards established by applicable codes, publications, checklists and specifications.
- Reviews and checks system drawings and specifications for accuracy and completeness. Determines maintenance requirements, inspection requirements, and compliance with technical standards. Resolves discrepancies between recorded and actual system components by research with owner/manufacturer or by physical inspection. Corrects and certifies changes entered for record.
- Provides technical assistance and expertise on power electronic devices to owners and engineers. Performs inspections, technical assistance, maintenance assistance, and instruction of site personnel and engineers. Advises site personnel on proper maintenance practices, procedures, and techniques. Reviews and interprets existing technical publications applicable to inspection, modification, and maintenance of power electronics. Resolves technical problems encountered. Prepares reports of findings and makes recommendations on system improvements and implementing quality control programs.
- The physical demands are represented of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job, including lifting and installing batteries. Company expects the employee to observe all safety standards.
- Maintains operational expertise with the following instruments:
- Requires 7X24X365 availability when on call. May require overnight travel at company expense.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- AA/BS degree in Electrical and/or Electronics from an accredited college or university, or equivalent training from field or military position.
- Minimum of two years OEM experience (MGE/APC, Powerware/Eaton, Liebert) or six years of progressively difficult experience in power electronic system maintenance and repair. Prior MGE experience preferred.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting complex technical instructions, plans blueprints, and schematic diagrams.
- Strong working knowledge of NEC, maintenance practices, maintenance and supply procedures, and quality control procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex electrical systems, perform damage assessments, estimate maintenance, parts, and manpower requirements, diagnose malfunctions, and employ testing and inspection techniques.
- Use of laptop computer, various software packages and other electronic communication devices will be required.
- Requires strong written and oral communication skills.
- Future training and certification requirements: Various Manufacturer Maintenance Courses, Power Quality Training Course/Certification.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
- Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
- Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
- Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
- Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
- May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
- Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
- Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
- See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Proficient use of battery test equipment. (Alber/Midtronics/Fluke)