Data Center Switchgear Technician (50% Travel)

Reliant Critical Infrastructure; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Comfort, Inc. in Houston is seeking a Switchgear Technician 4 to install, maintain, test, and commission critical power systems in data centers and other high-reliability environments.

This role travels up to 50% for onboarding and field execution, with opportunities to deepen expertise while supporting essential infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of experience with mission-critical electrical systems, strong diagram-reading skills, and experience with UPS,

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience with mission-critical electrical systems.
• 3–5 years of field repair or customer service with UPS, electrical, electro-mechanical, or electronics equipment.
• Experience with UPS, switchgear, batteries, monitoring equipment, and generators.
• NETA or NICET Level II+ certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review technical specifications with sales and project management teams to define project scope and field operations.
• Collaborate with service teams to ensure compliance with project specifications and contractual commitments.
• Provide technical support for job-specific challenges and interface with manufacturers to resolve site-related issues.
• Perform QA/QC on power distribution equipment.
• Create and maintain MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs for critical power systems.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and service on contracted electrical gear.
• Install, service, and troubleshoot power distribution equipment (low/medium/high voltage switchgear, ATS, circuit breakers).
• Read relay settings and logic to confirm operation.
• Provide status updates to project managers and leadership.
• Prepare testing reports and inspection documentation.
• Participate in commissioning and testing of electrical systems.
• Travel up to 50% for onboarding and site visits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Diagram reading (one-line & three-line

Technical writing

MS Word / Excel / MS Project

Travel readiness

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in electronics / electrical theory

Tools

MS Project

Monitoring equipment

Testing equipment

UPS / switchgear / batteries

Job description

Air Comfort, Inc. in Houston is seeking a Switchgear Technician 4 to install, maintain, test, and commission critical power systems in data centers and other high-reliability environments.

This role travels up to 50% for onboarding and field execution, with opportunities to deepen expertise while supporting essential infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of experience with mission-critical electrical systems, strong diagram-reading skills, and experience with UPS,