Journeyman Electrician - Mission Critical Data Center

Journeyman Electrician – Mission Critical Data Center

Location: San Antonio, TX (or Cedar Rapids, Iowa for 6 months) |
Department: National Accounts |
Reports to: Foreman on site |
Duration: 1 year+ with steady work |
Schedule: 6/10 |
Pay Range: $30-$38 per hour (experience based) plus $120 per diem daily, $5 per hour retention bonus, overtime available.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations of electrical crews on a mission‑critical data center project.
• Supervise apprentices, journeymen, and assigned labor to ensure productivity, safety, and quality.
• Interpret and implement electrical blueprints, one‑line diagrams, and schematics.
• Ensure full compliance with NEC, OSHA, and Enterprise Electrical safety regulations.
• Conduct daily safety meetings and job hazard analysis (JHA).
• Collaborate with the site superintendent and project managers to coordinate manpower and scheduling.
• Supervise material handling, deliveries, and equipment staging.
• Support commissioning and QA/QC tasks for mission‑critical electrical systems (UPS, generators, switch gear, etc.).
• Document field activities, production logs, and issues using reporting tools daily.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior electricians in technical skills and safety protocols.

Qualifications:

• Active Iowa Journeyman Electrician license (master electrician preferred).
• Minimum 7 years of experience in electrical construction projects for data centers.
• In‑depth knowledge of NEC codes, OSHA regulations, and critical electrical systems.
• Capability to read and understand construction drawings and one‑line diagrams.
• Experience with electrical systems typically found in data centers (UPS, generators, switch gear, grounding, redundant power infrastructure).
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Willingness to travel and be available for full‑time on‑site work in Cedar Rapids, Iowa for 6 months, with subsequent projects starting immediately after.

Benefits:

• Full‑time job opportunity.
• Culture that promotes collaboration and support.
• 401(k) plan accessible after 90 days of employment.
• Sign‑on bonus available.
• Retention bonus provided.
• Paid time off (PTO), sick days, and paid holidays totaling 8.5 days annually.
• Competitive salary, regular working hours.
• Access to continual educational resources and opportunities.
• Opportunities for career advancement and training.
• Comprehensive health insurance covering medical, dental, and vision.
• Life insurance options (basic, voluntary, AD&D).
• Training and development programs available.

Additional Information: Daily per diem $120 (paid daily, 7 days a week). Retention bonus additional $5 per hour. Overtime available. Project duration 1 year+ with additional steady work.