Data Center Facilities Operations Technician V – Electrical (IC5/OPX)

Oracle; Michigan; On-site; USD 87,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure seeks a Facilities Operations Technician V – Electrical in Saline, Michigan to lead reliability and uptime of mission-critical electrical systems in hyperscale data centers. You will apply advanced technical expertise to solve issues, support upgrades, and uphold safety standards across sites.

Ideal candidates have 5–7+ years in data centers or high-availability facilities, strong power distribution knowledge, and the ability to mentor technicians while coordinating

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years in mission-critical electrical systems for data centers or high-availability facilities.
• Strong understanding of power distribution and system reliability.
• Ability to lead complex technical work and support critical operational decisions.
• Journeyman or Master Electrician license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define, maintain, and improve electrical standards for high-availability infrastructure (switchgear, UPS, batteries, generators, grounding, distribution).
• Lead troubleshooting, power quality analysis, and root-cause investigations for critical events.
• Provide guidance for upgrades, retrofits, and expansions including design review and commissioning support.
• Partner with site operations teams to improve maintainability and safety, including procedures and test plans.
• Coordinate with utilities and vendors, ensuring compliance with NFPA, IEEE, ANSI, and local codes.

Skills

Advanced troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Technical judgment

Technical risk communication

Mentoring others

Education

Journeyman or Master Electrician license

Tools

NFPA 70E training

Job description

Job Description

As a Facilities Operations Technician V – Electrical , you will lead and guide the reliability, safety, and lifecycle performance of mission-critical electrical systems within hyperscale data centers. In this role, you will apply advanced technical expertise to solve complex issues, support high-impact events, and help guide upgrades, standards, and operational improvements that protect uptime.

Responsibilities

This position requires U.S. citizenship and is located onsite in Saline, Michigan. Relocation assistance may be available in accordance with Oracle's relocation policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, maintain, and improve electrical standards for high-availability infrastructure, including switchgear, UPS, batteries, generators, grounding, and distribution systems.
• Lead complex troubleshooting, power quality analysis, incident investigations, and root cause analysis for high-impact or recurring events.
• Provide technical guidance for upgrades, retrofits, and expansions, including design review, commissioning support, and operational acceptance processes.
• Partner with site operations teams to improve maintainability, safe execution of work, and documentation quality, including procedures, one-lines, settings, and test plans.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders, such as utilities and vendors, and ensure alignment with applicable codes and standards including NFPA, IEEE, ANSI, and local requirements.
• Review technical documentation and help ensure consistent execution and engineering quality across sites.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Extensive (5-7+ years) experience with mission-critical electrical systems in data centers, utilities, industrial environments, or other high-availability facilities.
• Strong understanding of power distribution, electrical protection concepts, system reliability, and operational risk.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical work and support critical operational decisions.
• Advanced trade qualification, technical certification, or equivalent practical experience preferred.

Skills And Competencies

• Advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis capability.
• Strong technical judgment and decision-making in high-risk or time-sensitive situations.
• Ability to communicate technical risk and options clearly to a range of audiences.
• Ability to influence teams through standards, analysis, and operational alignment.

Preferred Skills / Certifications

• Deep experience with critical electrical infrastructure including switchgear, UPS, batteries, generators, protection systems, and site distribution.
• Experience reviewing switching procedures, maintenance strategies, commissioning plans, and incident response documentation.
• Ability to mentor less experienced technicians and support technical development across the team.
• Journeyman or Master Electrician license where applicable.
• NFPA 70E training and strong electrical safety background preferred.
• OEM or manufacturer certifications/training on critical power systems, relays, UPS, generators, or switchgear strongly preferred.
• Schneider Electric, Eaton, ABB, Siemens, Vertiv, or similar advanced equipment training is a plus.
• NICET or similar electrical testing / power systems certification is a plus where relevant to the role.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

This is a mission-critical role supporting 24/7 operations where 100% uptime is essential; as such, regular attendance and flexibility for shift-based schedules are required. To perform these duties, you must be able to frequently walk, bend, kneel, crouch, push/pull objects, and climb stairs. You will be required to lift or move up to 39 pounds independently and participate in group lifts for loads 40 pounds or greater. Additionally, you must be capable of maintaining balance while working from a ladder or elevated platforms. These tasks are performed in an industrial environment and must be executed safely, with or without reasonable accommodation, to maintain the continuous health of the facility infrastructure.

Why Oracle Cloud Infrastructure?

Global impact at scale:

Contribute directly to how mission-critical OCI data centers operate across regions and continents, influencing infrastructure reliability, security, sustainability, and long-term capacity growth.

Technically rigorous environment:

Work alongside experienced engineers, automation specialists, and compliance teams in a rapidly scaling hyperscale cloud infrastructure, where disciplined execution and technical depth matter.

Culture built on operational excellence:

Join an organization that values safety, process rigor, clear accountability, and continuous improvement as foundational to protecting uptime and customer trust.

Long-term career development:

Benefit from internal mobility, role-based technical training, and development opportunities designed for professionals building long-term careers in cloud infrastructure and facilities operations.

Qualifications

Disclaimer:

Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $87,000 - $178,100 per year. May be eligible for bonus and equity.

Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.

Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
• Short term disability and long term disability
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
• Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Financial planning and group legal
• Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.

Career Level - IC3

About Us

Only Oracle brings together the data, infrastructure, applications, and expertise to power everything from industry innovations to life-saving care. And with AI embedded across our products and services, we help customers turn that promise into a better future for all. Discover your potential at a company leading the way in AI and cloud solutions that impact billions of lives.

True innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That’s why we’re committed to growing a workforce that promotes opportunities for all with competitive benefits that support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.

We’re committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing [e-mail] or by calling 1-888-404-2494 in the United States.

Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.