Electrical Data Center Technician (Level 2) - Data Center

RJM Technologies
Mechanicsburg, PA, United States
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$104,000.0
Working hours
Shift work
Job source

Tech stack

Data Centers Operational Data Store Reliability of Systems SC Clearance Tenable Nessus

Job description

We are seeking an Electrical Data Center Technician to support operations and maintenance within a mission-critical data center environment. This is a fulltime employee position based in Mechanicsburg, PA, requiring onsite work in a fully operational data center. The role focuses on maintaining uptime, troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems, and supporting infrastructure critical to continuous operations. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

Note: At this time we are unable to consider third-party candidates or those requiring sponsorship. US citizenship is required.

Growth, Stability & Earning Potential

  • Opportunity to join a major and rapidly growing player in the mission-critical and data center infrastructure space
  • Time-and-a-half overtime after 40 hours, creating significant earning potential on 12-hour shift schedules
  • Opportunity to obtain a security clearance, opening additional long-term career opportunities within secure and government-supported environments
  • Hands-on exposure to advanced mission-critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure systems
  • Stable work supporting continuously operating critical infrastructure environments
  • Long-term career growth opportunities within the company

What You’ll Do

  • Perform installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical systems within a data center environment
  • Support and maintain power infrastructure including UPS systems, batteries, PDUs, generators, and automatic transfer switches
  • Monitor and work with building and energy management systems (BMS and EPMS)
  • Conduct preventative maintenance and diagnostics using testing equipment such as multimeters, DLROs, and infrared scanning tools
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation
  • Respond to system alerts and support rapid issue resolution to maintain uptime
  • Work collaboratively with operations teams to ensure system reliability and performance

Requirements

Do you have experience in Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS)?, Do you have a High school diploma or GED?, * 6+ years of overall work experience, including at least 3 years in a fully operational data center

  • Strong knowledge of electrical systems including switchgear, generators, and UPS systems
  • Experience working with both AC and DC power systems
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex electrical and mechanical issues
  • Proficiency reading and interpreting schematics and technical drawings
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Ability to obtain an Electrical License through the City of Harrisburg within one year of hire
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

Bonus Points For

  • Current City of Harrisburg Electrical License
  • Active security clearance
  • Experience working in highly secure or government-regulated environments, * Do you have direct experience working with electrical infrastructure such as UPS systems, generators, switchgear, or PDUs?
  • Are you able to obtain a Secret clearance and work onsite in a secure facility in Mechanicsburg, PA?

Experience:

  • hands on working in a data center: 3 years (Required)

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Opportunities for advancement, * 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

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