Data Center Electrician Journeyman - Onsite Maintenance

Core Scientific, Inc; Pecos (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Scientific, Inc is seeking an experienced Electrician Journeyman to perform journey‑level electrical duties in the diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment at the data center. The role requires seven years in the trade and a valid electrical license, with on-site work across data center facilities.

The position involves preventive maintenance, rack moves, and complex electrical systems troubleshooting, with emphasis on safety, teamwork, and adherence to NEC/local codes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in the electrical trade.
• Unlimited electrical or contractor's license, required.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Prior military or technical school training, preferred.
• Willingness and ability to follow directions from other staff members and management.
• Basic understanding of email and MS Office software.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform lighting preventative maintenance.
• Perform battery preventative maintenance and inverter testing on battery backups for lights.
• Perform assigned duties related to rack moves, deployments, and decommissioning.
• Perform preventative maintenance and related security gate repair.
• Responsible for team scheduling and material requisition.
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures according to the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local codes.
• Inspect electrical systems, components, and equipment to identify hazards, defects, and necessary repairs.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues and perform corrective maintenance.
• Plan and lay out electrical wiring, conduit, and fixtures based on blueprints, schematics, and job specifications.
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits using testing devices (ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, etc.).
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, and other components.
• Maintain spill prevention kits for generators, substations, etc.
• Overcome will‑power issues (non‑scheduled, high‑priority work); usually, DC floor‑related problems are related to cooling.
• Foster open, respectful, and professional communication directly within the team as well as with co‑workers/ teammates and leaders across the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Scissor lifts

Hand tools

Education

Formal vocational school training in the fundamentals of the electrical trade

Electrical license / contractor's license

Job description

Core Scientific, Inc is seeking an experienced Electrician Journeyman to perform journey‑level electrical duties in the diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment at the data center. The role requires seven years in the trade and a valid electrical license, with on-site work across data center facilities.

The position involves preventive maintenance, rack moves, and complex electrical systems troubleshooting, with emphasis on safety, teamwork, and adherence to NEC/local codes.