Critical Facilities Electrical Technician — 24/7 Data Center

Newmark; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave

Healthcare

Family Support

Time Off

Growth & Education

Networking

Job summary

Newmark is seeking a Critical Facilities Technician – Electrical in Southfield, MI to perform day-to-day operations, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of critical electrical infrastructure. The role focuses on high-reliability power systems and 24/7 uptime for data center environments.

You will troubleshoot power distribution, manage UPS, PDUs, and switchgear, review electrical diagrams, and participate in system upgrades and commissioning.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of hands-on operational experience in a critical environment (Data Centers, Hospitals, Financial Trading Hubs, or Telecom Central Offices).
• Read and understand blueprints, electrical schematics, and control diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests, rounds and data analysis to ensure optimal functioning of critical operations.
• Monitor site Building Automation Systems (BMS) and verify operating parameters, alarms and backups.
• Lead preventive and corrective maintenance using CMMS/work order software.
• Coordinate emergency response and conductRoot Cause Analysis (RCA) for incidents.
• Maintain documentation: MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs for critical work.
• Ensure safety compliance: NFPA 70E and LOTO procedures.

Skills

UPS & power systems

Schematic interpretation

EPMS / SCADA / BMS

Electrical safety (NFPA 70E)

Education

Electrical License

Associate degree in Electrical Technology

Tools

CMMS

SCADA

BMS

Job description

Newmark is seeking a Critical Facilities Technician – Electrical in Southfield, MI to perform day-to-day operations, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of critical electrical infrastructure. The role focuses on high-reliability power systems and 24/7 uptime for data center environments.

You will troubleshoot power distribution, manage UPS, PDUs, and switchgear, review electrical diagrams, and participate in system upgrades and commissioning.