Data Center Electrical Technician — Mission Critical

ABM Industries; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Veteran friendly

Job summary

ABM Industries is seeking a Service Electrician to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems in a mission-critical data center environment, ensuring reliability and safety.

You will collaborate with site operations, mechanical, controls, engineering, and third-party vendors to support uninterrupted facility operations and zero-impact execution. The role requires strong knowledge of electrical distribution, safety practices, and documentation within CMMS systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of commercial or industrial electrical experience; data center or mission-critical experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution systems, controls power, critical power infrastructure, and electrical safety practices.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Proficient with electrical testing equipment and troubleshooting techniques.
• Experience working under SOPs, MOPs, EOPs, change control, lockout/tagout, and arc-flash procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on electrical systems, including switchgear, panelboards, breakers, transformers, lighting systems, receptacles, and power distribution equipment.
• Support electrical infrastructure associated with critical systems, including UPS systems, generators, ATS/STS equipment, and emergency power distribution, within contract scope and qualifications.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical issues using proper testing equipment and approved procedures.
• Execute electrical work safely and in accordance with approved SOPs, MOPs, EOPs, lockout/tagout, arc‑flash requirements, and change‑control processes.
• Perform inspections and testing of electrical systems, identify deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Controls, Mechanical, HVAC, and Chiller teams to support integrated system operations.
• Escort and oversee third‑party electrical contractors, OEM technicians, or service providers as required.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all work performed, findings, corrective actions, and recommendations in the CMMS.
• Support planned maintenance activities, minor electrical projects, and system modifications within contract scope.
• Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, post‑incident review, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain strict compliance with all safety, environmental, electrical code, and company policies.

Skills

Electrical experience

Reading drawings

Troubleshooting

Communication

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Testing equipment

Multimeters

Job description

ABM Industries is seeking a Service Electrician to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems in a mission-critical data center environment, ensuring reliability and safety.

You will collaborate with site operations, mechanical, controls, engineering, and third-party vendors to support uninterrupted facility operations and zero-impact execution. The role requires strong knowledge of electrical distribution, safety practices, and documentation within CMMS systems.