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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Critical Systems Electrician - **Company:** Insight Global - **Location:** San Antonio, TX, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $62,000.0 - $77,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Applicant Tracking Systems, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, Data Centers, Server Supported Gaming, Microsoft SharePoint, Building Management System (BMS), SC Clearance - **Published:** July 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.insightglobal.com/jobs/find_a_job/texas/jbsa-lackland/critical-systems-electrician/job-552681/ ## About the Role 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. ## 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. ## Related Videos - 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