Data Center Electrical Technician – Uptime & Reliability

Data AirFlow, LLC.; Buffalo, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Data Airflow is seeking a Facility Service Technician — Electrical for embedded support in a client data center. You will operate, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical power distribution and conditioning systems to ensure continuous uptime.

We require 3+ years of hands-on electrical maintenance, NFPA 70E safety training, CMMS experience, and a Journeyman license or equivalent. You’ll coordinate with client staff and vendors and support PMs and RCA investigations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on electrical maintenance experience in data centers or similar environments.
• Proficiency with 120V control power wiring and 480V electrical systems including UPS, ATS, STS.
• Solid knowledge of three-phase power distribution and power conditioning equipment.
• Familiarity with motors and VFDs; troubleshooting and basic commissioning support.
• Ability to read single-line diagrams, panel schedules, equipment schematics, and manuals.
• Strong troubleshooting capability under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and corrective maintenance on electrical systems throughout the facility.
• Inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot motors and VFDs to support reliability.
• Monitor and document electrical system performance including power quality and alarms.
• Conduct routine building rounds and record readings.
• Execute PM work orders and MOP tasks within client SLA requirements.
• Support safe electrical switching and Lockout/Tagout protocols.
• Assist in root cause analysis for electrical anomalies and incidents.
• Coordinate with client staff, vendors, and contractors for maintenance and repairs.
• Maintain CMMS records and support commissioning/testing of electrical infrastructure.
• Uphold NFPA 70E and site safety standards.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Read electrical schematics

Power distribution knowledge

Problem solving under pressure

Valid driver’s license

Education

Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent trade certification

OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification

NFPA 70E qualification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Data Airflow is seeking a Facility Service Technician — Electrical for embedded support in a client data center. You will operate, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical power distribution and conditioning systems to ensure continuous uptime.

We require 3+ years of hands-on electrical maintenance, NFPA 70E safety training, CMMS experience, and a Journeyman license or equivalent. You’ll coordinate with client staff and vendors and support PMs and RCA investigations.