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Mural Industrial

Telecom DC Power Plant Field Technician

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What they do

An Electrical Substation or Relay Repairer works at an electrical substation and operates equipment that controls the flow of electricity. Maintains and repairs relays or switches in a system that allows electricity from a power station to travel through the substation out to the distribution system and to customers.

$87,463 / year median in Tennessee

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

Telecom DC Power Plant Field Technician Mural has partnered with a fast-growing power infrastructure and field services organization to expand its DC power team in East Tennessee and surrounding areas. We are hiring both Level III technicians and advanced Level IV working foremen to support telecom, utility, and other mission-critical customers. Candidates will be considered statewide. Role focus Hands-on installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of DC power systems Battery plant work: new installs, replacements, commissioning Safe execution of hot cuts and other live DC activities Work across central offices, substations, and data centers Read/interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and equipment manuals Perform site surveys and workmanship quality checks Test alarms and verify complete system functionality Create or follow MOPs (Methods of Procedure) with project teams Travel regionally for customer projects and service calls Deliver professional communication and service on-site Added scope for Level IV Lead field crews as a working foreman Coordinate jobsite execution and safety Mentor junior techs and elevate team performance Act as the primary technical lead during installs and cutovers Schedule & travel Report to the Knoxville office every Monday morning at 8:00 AM Remainder of week dedicated to service calls and project work Regional travel required; occasional overnight travel based on project location Open to overtime, emergency calls, and flexible schedules Compensation Level III $28.00 - $34.00/hour Strong overtime opportunities Level IV $34.00 - $40.00/hour Long-term potential to reach $40-$45/hr with tenure and raises Benefits & incentives Company truck and tools Paid training and certifications Overtime commonly available (10-12 hours/week typical) Per diem: $155/day for overnights outside 50 miles Smaller daily travel stipend for local days Safe driving bonus: $100/month Annual bonus opportunities for consistent performance Customer feedback rewards and gift card incentives Qualifications Level III 5+ years of experience in DC power, electrical, telecom, or critical infrastructure Battery system and DC power plant experience Self-sufficient fieldwork capability Proficient with schematics and wiring diagrams Strong troubleshooting skills Level IV Advanced DC power expertise with crew leadership capability History of leading installations and field execution Excellent customer communication skills Ability to act as a working foreman while remaining hands-on Preferred backgrounds Telecom infrastructure Critical power services UPS systems Data centers Utility power systems Generator and battery backup Industrial electrical field service If you're passionate about bulletproof power in the places that matter most, we'd like to hear from you.