Data Center Power Systems Technician (Contract) – Onsite

Actalent; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Per diem for travel

Travel reimbursement

PTO / Vacation / Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Power Systems Field Service Technician to commission, test, and troubleshoot live data center electrical infrastructure. You will work in mission-critical environments, independently planning field tasks, conducting rigorous testing, and ensuring uptime, reliability, and safety.

The role requires hands-on experience with data center power systems, low-voltage distribution, and ATS/PDUs, with emphasis on accurate documentation and live testing approaches.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience commissioning power systems in data centers or critical facilities.
• Experience with low-voltage distribution systems (<1000V) including switchboards, ATS and PDUs.
• NFPA 70E certification and safe-work practices around energized systems.

Responsibilities

• Commission and functionally test data center electrical systems (MDS, ATS, PDU).
• Perform cold/start-up checks and functional tests in manual and automatic modes.
• Document commissioning results, issue logs, and as-found/as-left conditions.

Skills

Data center power systems

Hands-on commissioning

NFPA 70E

On-site troubleshooting

Independent planning

Tools

Main Distribution Switchboards (MDS)

Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS)

Power Distribution Units (PDU)

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Power Systems Field Service Technician to commission, test, and troubleshoot live data center electrical infrastructure. You will work in mission-critical environments, independently planning field tasks, conducting rigorous testing, and ensuring uptime, reliability, and safety.

The role requires hands-on experience with data center power systems, low-voltage distribution, and ATS/PDUs, with emphasis on accurate documentation and live testing approaches.