Stationary Senior Battery Technician

Stationary SR. Battery Technician Family owned and operated since 1981, Shoppa’s Material Handling is one of the fastest growing and most successful material handling dealerships in the United States. We are proud to be an authorized dealer of Toyota Material Handling – the bestselling forklift brand in the world and a recognized leader in quality, durability, safety and innovation. Through our nine locations across Texas and Kansas City, MO, we provide a comprehensive array of products, services and integrated systems that help our customers streamline the storage and movement of their goods.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Stationary SR. Battery Technician will be responsible for assisting sales in engineering jobs, estimating projects and installation of critical power systems for UPS, switch gear, and telecommunications. Is responsible to make certain projects on completed on time and on budget in accordance with IEEE and manufacturer specifications. Responsible for Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) for all projects and safety toolbox meetings on site.

This position will assist in training battery technicians to become Sr. Battery Technicians will represent Viking Power and requires professionalism, great attitude, effective communication skills and outstanding customer service.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Communicate with suppliers about warranty, sizing, safety, and maintenance  able to physically remove and replace batteries, spill containment, racks and prepare spent batteries for shipment to smelter in accordance with DOT/EPA requirements.

Able to correctly size batteries while considering; space, temperature, maintenance, and performance.

Able to evaluate and recommend EHS equipment necessary to comply with EPA, DOT & OSHA in battery rooms.

Able to run Alber Cell order and Alber BCT capacity tester on batteries for evaluation.

Achieve FPY (First Pass Yield) by properly evaluation of projects and having all necessary tools, material, and equipment necessary to complete job on first visit.

Keep inventory of all inventories for a  able to do all charger repairs and P.M. (preventative maintenance) to chargers and battery systems.

Clean and neutralize batteries, as necessary.

Proper watering of batteries.

Periodic maintenance and repairs.

Notify supervisor of equipment not working properly.

Package and dispose of used acids and batteries in accordance with DOT/EPA and OSHA regulations.

Train helpers/junior techs to become Sr. Technicians.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED5+ years’ experience working on batteries

Demonstrated ability to lead a crew with on-time performance.

Proven safety record, experienced in LOTO procedure and JHA’s.P&L responsibility, highly desired

Excellent written communication and people skills

Experience with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word & Adobe Acrobat Clean driving record

Must have working knowledge of electrical circuits & electronics.

Must be able to decipher blueprints and build out according to plans or red line as needed.

Must be able to perform JHA’s at customer sites.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands and working conditions requirement indicated below are examples of the demands that must be performed in carrying out the essential job functions.

Physical Demands:

Sitting, standing, and walking (up to continuously); frequent use of computer and telephone requiring repetitive finger, hand, and arm movement; occasionally carry office supplies and other miscellaneous items up to 50 pounds. Continuous use of seeing, hearing, verbal communication.

Working Conditions:

Work indoors and outdoors; exposure to temperatures commensurate with outdoor seasonal temperatures.

Shoppa’s Material Handling is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veterans”; (b) “EOE/Disability/Vets”; or (c) “Shoppa’s provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.”
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