Lead DC Power Installer; Level 3

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.

• Project Leadership & Oversight
• Crew Management:
  Lead a team of L1 and L2 technicians, assigning tasks and performing real-time 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.
• 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.
• 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 Net Sure, 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.

• 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.

• Standards - Mastery of Telcordia GR-1275, TP-76300, and NEC Article 645. (Expert)
• Cabling - Proficiency with 750
  
  MCM 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/Tera Term), and Battery Management Systems (Client). (Advanced)

• 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.