DC Power Technician Level 2- Chicago, IL
Company: Alamon Inc.
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 3, 2024
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Job Description:
DC Power Technician Level 2
Great Opportunity to Join an Amazing Team!
Position Summary:
Alamon, Inc. is a Montana-based Employee-owned company providing
installation services to the utilities, energy, and communications
industries since 1975. We offer installation solutions to
industry-leading equipment manufacturers, communications companies,
utilities, and energy EPCs, nationwide. Alamon, Inc. provides a
competitive compensation and benefits package while encouraging
career growth and promotion opportunities from within the entire
organization.
Alamon, Inc. is hiring a Level 2 DC Power Technician who has
experience working in Central Offices, MSO and Data Centers. The DC
Power Technician will play a vital role in the implementation,
maintenance, and optimization of DC power systems. Must have
experience performing power plant battery replacements, VRLA
battery replacements, working with wet cell batteries and perform
DC power grounding. This position is ideal for a self-starter that
possesses a safety mindset. This position involves significant
travel throughout the Midwestern United States, and compensation
will be based on experiance experience.
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Job Description:
The Level 2 DC Power Technician will act as a lead and experience
in such a role is required.
Must be able to work on the road for extended periods of time.
Understand Central Office installation and Quality Standards
contained in Telcordia GR-1275, Lumen 77350 / 77385, ATT TP-76300 /
TP-76400 and/or Verizon IP2202, ISS 5-1 Core Standards.
Read and interpret floor plans, rack drawings, and
customer-provided work orders.
Have the skills and ability to plan and coordinate high-risk
activities including identifying equipment, cards, pluggable, fiber
cables, and circuit IDs, and map out and run new fibers for
integration, fiber rolls, and hot cuts.
Extensive understanding of hand tools, test equipment, and ability
to use a computer to interface with customer products.
Install relay racking, cable racking, fiber ducting, auxiliary
framing, and other superstructure elements.
Install and sew copper and fiber cables utilizing an array of
connector types (RJ45, wire wrapping, BNC, LC/SC, etc.).
Proficient understanding and experience in lacing/stitching/sewing
central office wire.
Install DC power rectification, batteries, fuse panels, and
BDFB/BDCBB.
Work effectively with customer supervisors, engineers, and
technicians.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Drive.
Communicate effectively, including proficiency in written and
verbal communications, with strong listening skills.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Position Qualifications:
Possess a current/valid driver's license and a clean driving record
with no DUI/DWIs within the past 5 years.
Must pass a criminal background check and a drug test.
Willing to travel nationally when needed.
Possess a professional attitude that will positively represent the
Alamon organization to employees, clients, and the communities in
which we work.
Ability to comply with Central Office / MSO / Data Center
standards.
Must have DC Power (-48VDC) knowledge and be able to install and
perform hot cuts as needed.
Must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel.
ROADM installation experience preferred but not mandatory.
Excellent time-management skills and multitasking abilities.
Physical Requirements:
Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and
stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. at a time.
Must be able to ride in a vehicle for extended periods of time to
travel to and from job sites.
Ability to work in different temperatures and through changing
weather conditions.
Must be able to traverse all areas of the Jobsite. This may include
walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, kneeling, or
stretching.
Ability to clearly distinguish colors, shades, and brightness when
working with multi-colored cablings such as twisted pair copper and
fiber optic cable.
Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and use
practical judgment while working through job assignments.
Ability to work at heights, handle ladders, along with pushing and
pulling equipment.
Work Environment:
The Level 2 DC Power Technician position requires visiting Alamon
customer site facilities nationwide, travel is required.
Must be able to work in enterprise, educational, warehouse, and
manufacturing settings.
Indoor and outdoor work will be based off the scope of the
contract.
Exposure to dust, odors, gases, vapors, varying noise levels, and
wet or slick surfaces may be possible.
When appropriate, wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in
compliance with Company standards and governmental regulations.
This position may require working outdoors in all kinds of weather
conditions and terrain; may work for long periods in hot, cold,
wet, windy, or icy conditions.
Travel Requirements:
This position requires extensive travel.
Lodging is provided while working and traveling for the Company
Benefits:
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance policy
Pharmacy Benefits
Paid Holidays
Paid time off
Vacation time
Employer-paid health insurance for each full-time employee
ESOP company= Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Work Authorization:
Alamon, Inc. does not currently support the H1B VISA for this
position.
EOE:
Alamon, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. As an Equal
Opportunity Employer, Alamon, Inc. does not discriminate in
employment decisions based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability,
genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a
covered veteran in accordance with applicable state and local
laws.
Additional Information:
Alamon, Inc's. safety initiatives include our in-house learning
management system, Alamon U, that provides a modern approach for
training a national and remote workforce in addition to traditional
learning methodologies.
Alamon, Inc. is committed to safety and has earned Ericsson's 2018
Supplier of the Year Safety Award. Our teams have received
commendations from safety giants such as Bechtel Corporation.
Alamon, Inc's. total U.S. EMR rating speak volumes about our strong
commitment to safety.
Compensation details: 22-26PI840c3e8281cc-25660-35661806
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