Lead Electrician (Data Center)

Our client is seeking a Lead Electrician to oversee electrical operations within a large-scale, mission-critical data center. This role is responsible for the safe, reliable, and continuous operation of critical power infrastructure, including switchgear, UPS systems, generators, transformers, and MV/LV distribution systems. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong troubleshooting skills, a safety-first mindset, and experience in high-availability environments., * Lead electrical operations, maintenance, and reliability activities.

• Troubleshoot and support critical power systems, including switchgear, UPS, generators, and distribution equipment.
• Execute switching procedures, commissioning activities, and emergency response efforts.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA 70E, OSHA, LOTO, and site safety standards.
• Mentor and train technicians while driving operational excellence.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and facilities teams to optimize system performance.
• Support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• 8+ years of experience with medium- and low-voltage electrical systems.
• Strong knowledge of switchgear, UPS systems, generators, transformers, breakers, and protective relays.
• Experience in data centers, critical facilities, power generation, utilities, or industrial environments.
• Ability to interpret single-line diagrams, electrical schematics, and technical documentation.
• Proven leadership, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills in a 24/7 operational environment., * Experience in hyperscale data centers, HPC, semiconductor, utility, or power plant environments.
• Familiarity with MOPs, SOPs, EOPs, CMMS, and mission-critical operations.
• Experience with substations, on-site generation, SCADA, BMS, EPMS, or DCIM platforms.
• Journeyman or Master Electrician license, NETA certification, or related electrical credentials.

Pulled from the full job description

• Parental leave
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance, * 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance