Data Center Electrician - Cyber Lab & Power Systems

Perception Point; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortinet is looking for an Electrician to join their team in Sunnyvale, California. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and upgrading our electrical systems in a cybersecurity environment. Ideal candidates should have 4+ years of experience in electrical installations and a strong grasp of NEC & OSHA standards.

A valid California Driver’s License is required, alongside excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Join Fortinet and contribute to our commitment to diversity and accessibility.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience performing electrical distribution installations.
• Strong knowledge of the NEC & OSHA requirements.
• Hold a Valid CA Driver’s License.
• Is legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and constantly moving on your feet.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and upgrade the campus electrical systems.
• Work in a computer lab and data center environment.
• Install and pull wire and manage power distribution panels.

Skills

Analyzing electrical systems

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Completion of a four-year apprenticeship program

Tools

Control systems

PLC

BMS

BAS

SCADA

Job description

Fortinet is seeking an electrician to join our facility team in a fast-growing cybersecurity company at the headquarters facility in Sunnyvale. This is a computer lab and data center environment with medium voltage power distribution. We are continuously building labs, adding equipment as well as maintaining, repairing and upgrading the campus.

Ideal Candidate

Completion of a four-year apprenticeship program which has included: AC & DC electrical systems; electrical drafting; electrical circuit construction; 12KV, 480/277V, 208/120V, and low voltage circuits; transformer theory; 3 phase induction 3 motors, VFD’s; conduit bending and installation; installing and pulling wire; power distribution panels; motor control and electrical switch devices; relay & pneumatic control; National Electrical Building Code.

Qualifications & Experience

• 4+ years of experience performing electrical distribution installations.
• Strong knowledge of the NEC & OSHA requirements
• Hold a Valid CA Driver’s License.
• Is legally authorized to in the United States.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and constantly moving on your feet.
• Ability to climb and stand on all types of ladders.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Team player with good cross-functional skills, willing to help adjacent departments.

Required Certification

• Active Electrician Trainee Card or Certified Journey Worker Certification.

Preferred Certifications

• Completion of a four-year apprenticeship program described below working directly under the supervision of a qualified Journey Electrician.
• Controls, PLC, BMS, BAS, SCADA a plus.

Fortinet offers employees a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11 paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time as well as a comprehensive leave program. Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, and job level. Earnings for this position are expected to be $84,000 - $130,000 Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program, Bonus eligibility is reviewed at time of hire and annually at the Company’s discretion

Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) secures the largest enterprise, service provider, and government organizations around the world. Fortinet empowers its customers with intelligent, seamless protection across the expanding attack surface and the power to take on ever-increasing performance requirements of the borderless network - today and into the future. Only the Fortinet Security Fabric architecture can deliver security without compromise to address the most critical security challenges, whether in networked, application, cloud or mobile environments. Fortinet ranks number one in the most security appliances shipped worldwide and more than 500,000 customers trust Fortinet to protect their businesses.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].

Fortinet is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in our company, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, military/veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.

Fortinet is seeking an electrician to join our facility team in a fast-growing cybersecurity company at the headquarters facility in Sunnyvale. This is a computer lab and data center environment with medium voltage power distribution. We are continuously building labs, adding equipment as well as maintaining, repairing and upgrading the campus.