Data Center Electrical Technician (24/7 Critical Power)

DataFlex, The Human Capital & Company Matchmaker Experts and Digital Infrastructure Evolution; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

HSA/FSA

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

DataFlex Recruitment is conducting a confidential search for a Data Center Electrical Technician in Austin, TX. This role maintains mission-critical electrical infrastructure including UPS, PDUs, generators, and switchgear to ensure 100% facility availability.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of data center electrical experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to safety and reliability in a 24/7 on-call environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of three years of electrical experience within a data center, industrial facility, critical infrastructure site, manufacturing environment, or similarly complex operation.
• Valid journeyman electrician license.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, one-line diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to participate in a rotating after-hours on-call schedule.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, preventive maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and repairs on critical electrical equipment.
• Maintain UPS systems, PDUs, generators, switchgear, transformers, power panels, and related electrical infrastructure.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical issues quickly to minimize downtime and maintain continuous facility operations.
• Support the maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to help ensure 100% facility availability.
• Assist with the installation and commissioning of power panels, PDUs, transformers, switchgear, and related equipment.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Confirm that new installations meet operational, safety, and load requirements.
• Monitor power usage and respond to alarms using BMS/EPMS where applicable.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, testing, preventive maintenance, and other electrical work.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

DataFlex Recruitment is conducting a confidential search for a Data Center Electrical Technician in Austin, TX. This role maintains mission-critical electrical infrastructure including UPS, PDUs, generators, and switchgear to ensure 100% facility availability.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of data center electrical experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to safety and reliability in a 24/7 on-call environment.