Senior Field Technician - Critical Infrastructure

As a master system integrator (MSI), Smart Tech Contracting excels in streamlining complex building automation system (BAS) and technology integrations, offering a comprehensive turnkey package that includes DDC, PLC, and SCADA solutions.

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Senior Field Technician – Critical Infrastructure

Must relocate to or live in Atlanta, GA / Amarillo, Lubbock, Big Spring, Fort Worth, Dallas, El Paso, TX / Las Cruces, NM

The Senior Field Technician – Critical Infrastructure is a highly skilled, hands‑on field professional supporting hyperscale and colocation data center construction projects ranging from 40 MW to 200 MW. This role is responsible for executing complex installation, testing, and startup activities while serving as a technical leader on site. The Senior Field Technician works under the direction of the Field Lead and Site Superintendent and may provide day‑to‑day guidance to junior technicians.

The Senior Field Technician is expected to operate independently within assigned tasks, troubleshoot issues in real time, and elevate risks or constraints early to support safe, efficient project execution.

• Perform advanced installation, checkout, and testing activities across assigned scopes.
• Execute work involving panels, devices, controls wiring, low‑voltage systems, and associated infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot installation and functional issues independently and implement corrective actions.
• Serve as technical lead for small crews of technicians as assigned.
• Support onboarding and mentoring of junior and apprentice technicians.

• Coordinate daily work activities with the Field Lead and other trade partners.
• Support sequencing and task planning to maintain workflow efficiency.
• Communicate work status, issues, and constraints clearly to field leadership.
• Assist with material staging, tool readiness, and work area organization.

• Execute work in compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, STC safety policies, and project‑specific requirements.
• Participate in daily toolbox talks and pre‑task planning.
• Verify work quality against drawings, specifications, and approved standards.
• Identify unsafe conditions or quality issues and immediately elevate to field leadership.

• Assist with redlines, punchlists, and task completion documentation.
• Support testing documentation and issue tracking as directed.
• Provide input to lessons learned and continuous improvement efforts.

• Minimum 4–6 years of experience in field installation, testing, and startup roles within mission‑critical, hyperscale, or complex MEP construction environments.
• Strong hands‑on experience with construction tools, equipment, and field installation practices.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot technical and installation issues independently.
• Experience guiding or mentoring junior technicians in the field.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, wiring diagrams, submittals, and specifications.
• Working knowledge of OSHA safety standards and jobsite safety practices.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail in fast‑paced environments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with field leadership and peers.

• Frequently manipulating, moving, or grasping tools, devices, and materials.
• Frequently walking and working in active construction environments, including ladders, stairs, and uneven terrain.
• Frequently exposed to indoor and outdoor conditions, including heat, cold, dust, and noise.
• Occasionally required to position self under or over equipment, including in confined spaces.
• Occasionally required to lift or move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently required to wear PPE and work in high‑noise environments.

• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to rent vehicles.
• Full‑time presence at the assigned project site.
• Willingness to work extended hours and night shifts during…