Data Center Electrician

DataFlex LLC, The Human Capital & Company Matchmaker Experts

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

PPO and HDHP Healthcare Plans

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Leave

401k with up to 4% Employer Match

Personal Development and Learning Opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

A leading data center solutions provider in Austin, Texas is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician to maintain critical electrical systems. This role demands at least 3 years of experience in a data center or industrial environment, with a preferred Master electrician license. Responsibilities include performing maintenance on UPS systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and troubleshooting electrical issues. Competitive benefits are offered including healthcare and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years of experience in an industrial or data center environment.
Master electrician license preferred; OSHA or NFPA 70E safety training is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform regular inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on electrical equipment.
Install, maintain, and monitor electrical distribution systems.
Follow electrical safety standards and data center policies.
Assist with rack installations ensuring power connectivity.
Test and monitor UPS systems and backup generators.
Maintain accurate records of electrical work and incidents.
Use monitoring systems to track power usage and detect anomalies.
Guide and mentor team members in operations.

Skills

Knowledge of data center electrical infrastructure

Strong troubleshooting skills

Ability to read electrical schematics

Experience with BMS or EPMS

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certification or associate degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Overview

Department: Facility Operations

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Location: Austin, Texas (you must be local)

Reports to: Operations Facility Manager

Our client provides hybrid infrastructure solutions in an expanding portfolio of data center facilities across the country. The mission is to meet the diverse needs of today's business and technology leaders by delivering superior service and product offerings, cultivating trusted relationships with customers, and motivating and enabling employees. This is an opportunity to grow with a company poised to execute.

No Sponsorship is being offered for this position.

No relocation is being offered for this position.

About the job

This role focuses on maintaining the data center's Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing systems to operate at 100% availability while delivering first-class customer service to our critical data centers. It involves maintaining, repairing, and installing electrical systems in a data center, including UPS systems, PDUs, generators, and switchgear, with safety, compliance, and minimal downtime in mind. The candidate should have experience with industrial or data center electrical systems, strong troubleshooting skills, and knowledge of monitoring tools like BMS or EPMS. A journeyman license (master electrician preferred) is required and the ability to work in high-voltage environments with occasional on-call responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Electrical Maintenance and Repairs: Perform regular inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on electrical equipment including breakers, UPS systems, PDUs, generators, and switchgear. Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues quickly to minimize downtime and ensure reliable power to data center systems.
Power Distribution: Install, maintain, and monitor electrical distribution systems; conduct load balancing and ensure compliance with power usage effectiveness (PUE) goals.
Compliance and Safety: Follow electrical safety standards and data center policies (OSHA, NFPA 70E, and relevant electrical codes); assist with installation and commissioning of new electrical equipment such as panels, PDUs, transformers, and related components.
Support during Rack Installations: Assist facilities teams during new rack installation or reconfiguration by ensuring power connectivity and meeting load requirements.
Emergency Power Management: Test and monitor UPS systems, backup generators, and other critical power infrastructure to ensure reliability during outages; coordinate regular load testing and preventive maintenance for emergency power systems.
Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of electrical work, inspections, and maintenance; provide detailed reports on incidents, system status, and power capacity planning to management.
Monitoring and Automation: Use Building Management Systems (BMS) or Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) to track power usage, detect anomalies, and support troubleshooting; respond to alarms promptly to prevent service interruptions.
Additional Responsibilities: Guide and mentor team members and support daily operations of the facilities team.

Requirements & Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or GED required. Certification or associate degree in electrical engineering, electronics, or a related field preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in an industrial or data center environment with a focus on electrical systems.
Licenses and Certifications: Master electrician license preferred; OSHA or NFPA 70E safety training certification is a plus.
Skills: In-depth knowledge of data center electrical infrastructure (PDUs, UPS, generators, switchgear); ability to read electrical schematics and technical documentation; strong troubleshooting and analytical skills; experience with power monitoring and BMS systems is a plus; proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).

Working Conditions

Primarily works in a data center environment with exposure to high-voltage equipment.
On-call availability for emergency repairs may be required.
Physical demands include standing, walking, lifting, bending for extended periods, and occasionally working in confined spaces.

Benefits