Data Center Electrician

Overview

Department:
Facility Operations

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Job Location:

Austin, Texas (you must be local)

Reports to:

Operations Facility Manager

Our client provides hybrid infrastructure solutions in an expanding portfolio of data center facilities across the country. The mission is to meet the diverse needs of today's business and technology leaders by delivering superior service and product offerings, cultivating trusted relationships with customers, and motivating and enabling employees. This is an opportunity to grow with a company poised to execute.

No Sponsorship is being offered for this position.

No relocation is being offered for this position.

About the job

This role focuses on maintaining the data center's Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing systems to operate at 100% availability while delivering first-class customer service to our critical data centers. It involves maintaining, repairing, and installing electrical systems in a data center, including UPS systems, PDUs, generators, and switch gear, with safety, compliance, and minimal downtime in mind. The candidate should have experience with industrial or data center electrical systems, strong troubleshooting skills, and knowledge of monitoring tools like BMS or EPMS.

A journeyman license (master electrician preferred) is required and the ability to work in high-voltage environments with occasional on-call responsibilities.

• Electrical Maintenance and Repairs:
  Perform regular inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on electrical equipment including breakers, UPS systems, PDUs, generators, and switch gear. Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues quickly to minimize downtime and ensure reliable power to data center systems.
• Power Distribution:
  Install, maintain, and monitor electrical distribution systems; conduct load balancing and ensure compliance with power usage effectiveness (PUE) goals.
• Compliance and Safety:
  Follow electrical safety standards and data center policies (OSHA, NFPA 70E, and relevant electrical codes); assist with installation and commissioning of new electrical equipment such as panels, PDUs, transformers, and related components.
• Support during Rack Installations:
  Assist facilities teams during new rack installation or reconfiguration by ensuring power connectivity and meeting load requirements.
• Emergency Power Management:
  Test and monitor UPS systems, backup generators, and other critical power infrastructure to ensure reliability during outages; coordinate regular load testing and preventive maintenance for emergency power systems.
• Documentation and Reporting:
  Maintain accurate records of electrical work, inspections, and maintenance; provide detailed reports on incidents, system status, and power capacity planning to management.
• Monitoring and Automation:
  Use Building Management Systems (BMS) or Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) to track power usage, detect anomalies, and support troubleshooting; respond to alarms promptly to prevent service interruptions.
• Additional Responsibilities:
  Guide and mentor team members and support daily operations of the facilities team.

• Education: High school diploma or GED required. Certification or associate degree in electrical engineering, electronics, or a related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in an industrial or data center environment with a focus on electrical systems.
• Licenses and Certifications: Master electrician license preferred; OSHA or NFPA 70E safety training certification is a plus.
• Skills: In-depth knowledge of data center electrical infrastructure (PDUs, UPS, generators, switch gear); ability to read electrical schematics and technical documentation; strong troubleshooting and analytical skills; experience with power monitoring and BMS systems is a plus; proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).

• Primarily works in a data center environment with exposure to high-voltage equipment.
• On-call availability for emergency repairs may be required.
• Physical demands include standing, walking, lifting, bending for extended periods, and occasionally working in confined spaces.

• PPO and HDHP Healthcare Plans
• FSA and HSA with above-market Employer HSA Match
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Disability and Life Insurance
• Additional Group Insurances
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Leave
• 10 Company Paid Holidays
• 401k with up to 4% Employer Match
• Personal Development and Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Engineering, Other, and Information Technology

• Telecommunications, Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution, IT Services and IT Consulting

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