UPS​/HV Lead; Contractor

LFG designs, builds and manages power infrastructure for compute systems and utility providers. We are engaging a UPS / HV Lead as our specialist for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems and high-voltage electrical equipment. You will lead maintenance, testing and repair of the equipment that carries power from the utility to the data halls, where a mistake can injure people or take customers offline.

• Lead maintenance, testing and repair of UPS systems, batteries, and high- and medium-voltage equipment such as switch gear, transformers, breakers and protective relays.
• Plan and supervise switching operations and planned outages, using written switching procedures.
• Carry out or oversee battery, breaker and relay testing and infrared inspections.
• Coordinate with the utility and with equipment manufacturers’ service teams.
• Lead the response to electrical faults.
• Enforce NFPA 70E, lockout/tagout and grounding practices on every job.
• Train site technicians on safe operation of the electrical system.
• Keep test and maintenance records.

• 8 or more years working on UPS systems and medium- or high-voltage equipment.
• Training and qualification to work on high-voltage equipment.
• Any electrician license or certification the state requires for the work performed.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E and NFPA 70B.
• Experience writing and executing switching procedures in live facilities.

• NETA certification.
• Factory training from a major UPS manufacturer.
• Data center experience.

• Willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
• Must be willing to travel to other LFG locations
• On site in electrical rooms, substations and equipment yards
• Available for emergency call-outs
• Arc-rated protective equipment and work on energized high-voltage equipment
• Scheduled night or weekend work

Pay Range:
$75.00 - $105.00 per hour

LFG is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with LFG is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.