HIRING NATIONWIDE! Lead DC Power Installer L3

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REMOTE BASE: We are hiring candidates from ANYWHERE in the U.S. for this traveling role.

Position Summary
The L3 Lead Installer oversees the end-to-end physical deployment of DC power infrastructure. You will manage installation crews, interpret complex engineering specifications, and perform the final high-risk integration of power plants into the Telecom Central Offices/Data center's live grid. You are responsible for ensuring that every lug is torqued, every cable is laced, and every alarm is validated against Telcordia GR-1275 and NFPA 70E standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Project Leadership & Oversight

• Crew Management: Lead a team of L1 and L2 technicians, assigning tasks and performing real-time Quality Assurance (QA) on their work.
• MOP Authorship: Create and "walk through " detailed Methods of Procedure (MOPs) for high-risk activities, such as adding a new rectifier shelf to a live plant or performing a battery string cutover.
• Blueprint Interpretation: Read and "redline " engineered drawings, ensuring that the physical install accounts for real-world obstructions like HVAC ducting or existing fiber trays.

2. Advanced Installation & Integration

• Live Power Integration: Perform "hot-taps " and "hot-swaps " on active DC bus bars.
• Precision Grounding: Oversee the installation of the Master Ground Bar (MGB) and ensure all rack-level grounding meets the specific low-resistance requirements of sensitive IT equipment.
• Complex Lacing: Execute and teach advanced cable sewing/lacing techniques (Stitches include: Kansas City Stitch, Chicago Stitch) for massive cable bundles.

3. Commissioning & Testing

• Load Bank Testing: Set up and execute load bank testing to stress-test the new DC plant before it accepts live IT loads.
• Controller Programming: Perform deep-level programming of plant controllers (e.g., Vertiv NetSure, Eltek Smartpack), including custom alarm thresholds and SNMP trap destinations.
• Battery Validation: Lead the "Acceptance Testing " for new battery plants, including discharge testing and conductance measurements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strict Attention to Detail: Ensuring all labels are P-touch printed and thermally protected.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to manage the logistics of moving several thousand pounds of lead-acid or lithium batteries safely.
• Rigorous Documentation: Delivering a "Close-Out Package " (COP) that includes torque logs, test results, and as-built photos.

Education & Experience

• Standards - Mastery of Telcordia GR-1275, TP-76300, and NEC Article 645. (Expert)
• Cabling - Proficiency with 750MCM cabling, hydraulic crimping, and thermal imaging. (Expert)
• Safety - Authorized to issue "Hot Work " permits and manage Arc Flash boundaries. (Lead)
• Software - Experience with DCIM tools, terminal emulators (Putty/TeraTerm), and Battery Management Systems (Client). (Advanced)

Certifications

• OEM Expert Certification: (e.g., Schneider Electric, Client, or Vertiv certified installer).
• OSHA 30: Construction safety focus.
• CPR certification
• NFPA 70E: Certified for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.