Critical Systems Electrician

Insight Global
San Antonio, TX, United States
28 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
$62,000.0 - $77,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Applicant Tracking Systems Computerized Maintenance Management Systems Data Centers Server Supported Gaming Microsoft SharePoint Building Management System (BMS) SC Clearance

Job description

  • Ensure all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment in the data center operates at peak efficiency.
  • Perform planned preventative maintenance, daily corrective work, and emergency response for critical systems.
  • Serve as an expert technical resource, reporting to a program manager and interacting with Onsite Engineering Operations (OEO) and third-party vendors.
  • Act as the main point of contact for all facility operations within the assigned data center.
  • Maintain better than 99.999% uptime for mission-critical server support equipment.
  • Apply safe working practices, including lockout/tagout procedures, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and good housekeeping.
  • Use hand tools and test equipment to install, troubleshoot, and repair new or replacement parts for existing units.
  • Read and review blueprints, wiring diagrams, mechanical riser drawings, and job specifications.
  • Assist higher-level technicians (CET2) with more advanced procedures as needed.
  • Conduct daily facility walk-throughs, documenting parameters such as power availability, temperature, humidity, and alarm status for trend analysis.
  • Utilize Building Management System (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) to monitor and verify the status of infrastructure.
  • Log all maintenance activities in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
  • Learn and follow site-specific processes, including incident/outage reporting, procedure execution, and use of SharePoint for accessing procedures and training content.
  • Understand and participate in site emergency operations plans (EOPs) as a first responder in the data center.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED (or higher)

  • Active Secret clearance
  • Must have at least 4 years of electrical experience, with 3+ of those years being experience in a critical facility environment where candidate was responsible for the troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and operating the following:

  • Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) & batteries
  • Power Distribution Units (PDUs)
  • Standby generators & fuel systems
  • Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS)
  • Building Management Systems (BMS)
  • Energy Management / EPMS systems

  • Current Journeyman license or ability to obtain Electrical License from the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration (TDLR) within 90 days of offer.

Benefits & conditions

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

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