Data Center Electrician- 1st shift (Wednesday- Saturday)
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About the role
What You Do Daily
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical infrastructure including utility feeds, generators, UPS systems, switchgear, and distribution systems
Install, modify, and energize AC and DC power circuits to customer equipment in compliance with code and site standards
Monitor electrical capacity, system loads, and breaker availability, identifying risks and ensuring safe operating conditions
Lead electrical troubleshooting and corrective repair during incidents, outages, or abnormal system conditions
Support infrastructure lifecycle work, including upgrades, expansions, and new equipment deployment
Provide technical oversight of vendor-performed maintenance, ensuring work is executed safely and meets standards
Review and validate electrical documentation, including single-line diagrams, as-builts, and capacity records
Participate in change management by reviewing MOPs for electrical safety, redundancy impact, and technical accuracy
Support audits, post-incident reviews, and pre-sales engineering by providing electrical subject matter expertise
What Makes You a Good Fit
Strong hands-on experience with mission-critical electrical systems in data centers, industrial facilities, or similar environments
Deep understanding of power systems including UPS, generators, switchgear, transformers, and distribution
Ability to troubleshoot complex electrical issues and lead technical response during high-pressure situations
Strong working knowledge of electrical safety practices, including lockout/tagout, arc flash, and PPE requirements
Experience working with vendors and ensuring technical work meets defined standards
Attention to detail in documentation, system validation, and safe execution of electrical work
Leadership Profile
Acts as the electrical subject matter expert for the site, with clear ownership of technical execution
Leads by example in safety, technical discipline, and adherence to standards
Provides clear direction during electrical events and ensures safe, effective resolution
Holds a high bar for quality and correctness in all electrical work
Communicates effectively with Infrastructure leadership, Operations, and technical teams
What Success Looks Like
Electrical systems operate safely, reliably, and within defined capacity and redundancy limits
Installations and maintenance are performed correctly, consistently, and without introducing risk
Electrical issues are identified early, troubleshot effectively, and resolved with lasting fixes
Vendor work is well-controlled, technically sound, and aligned with site standards
Documentation is accurate, current, and supports safe operation and decision-making
The site has strong confidence in electrical system performance and technical leadership
Qualifications
Licensed Electrician or equivalent electrical certification required
5+ years of experience working with electrical systems in mission-critical, industrial, or similar environments
Strong knowledge of electrical distribution systems, including UPS, generators, switchgear, and DC power systems
Experience with installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of AC and DC systems
Familiarity with NEC, local codes, and safety standards (LOTO, arc flash, etc.)
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, and technical documentation
Experience supporting critical operations, incident response, and maintenance execution
Why Join Us
This is an opportunity to take ownership of electrical systems that power mission-critical operations. You will play a key role in maintaining uptime, ensuring safety, and supporting the infrastructure that keeps the data center running every day.
***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***
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