Dean|Fluor Lead Electrical Maintenance Technician -Vienna VA

M.C. Dean; Virginia, Tysons (MN, VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Electrical Maintenance Technician to oversee all electrical work on-site. This role involves coordinating maintenance tasks, ensuring safety compliance, and supervising electrical crews. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in facilities maintenance, particularly in critical environments like data centers. You'll be responsible for troubleshooting, testing, and calibrating electrical systems while maintaining strong relationships with clients and team members. If you have a passion for electrical systems and leadership, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in facilities maintenance with electrical systems.
• Leadership skills for dynamic scheduling and execution of work.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, and NETA practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise all electrical maintenance work on-site.
• Ensure safety and compliance with manufacturer recommendations.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and service documents.

Skills

Electrical Systems Knowledge

Leadership Skills

Technical Plan Reading

NEC Knowledge

Troubleshooting Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Electrical Journeyman License

AS in Electrical/Electronics

Tools

Digital Multimeters

Clamp Meters

Power Quality Meters

Infrared Scanners

Circuit Tracers

Power DB

Maximo

Job description

Overview

Lead Electrical Maintenance Technician is the on-site coordinator and crew supervisor for all electrical work. Coordinates scheduling and execution of Preventative, Predictive, Corrective Maintenance, and Warranty work. Balances administrative planning, scheduling, and documentation with field work, acting as the first line of supervision for electrical crews.

Responsibilities

Ensures electrical maintenance is completed safely, on schedule, and according to manufacturer recommendations. Duties include:

1. Installation, maintenance, testing, calibration, and commissioning of electrical systems and components.
2. Act as "Employee in Charge" on some jobs, ensuring efficient planning and safety.
3. Perform other assignments as required, with some supervision.
4. Read and interpret electrical schematics, drawings, and service documents.
5. Maintain PPE, hand tools, and test equipment.
6. Ensure personal and team safety by understanding and following safety policies.
7. Identify and wear appropriate PPE for tasks.
8. Adhere to SOPs and Switching Plans.
9. Troubleshoot using digital multimeters, clamp meters, power quality meters, infrared scanners, and circuit tracers.
10. Calibrate and commission protective relays.
11. Verify control wiring points.
12. Perform equipment switching, isolation, LOTO, zero volt checks, and grounding.
13. Maintain and inspect high and medium voltage equipment, switchgear, transformers, and related systems.
14. Possess knowledge of NETA MTS testing standards.
15. Record test data accurately using Power DB and Maximo.
16. Assist with startup services up to 138 kV.
17. Conduct safety meetings and ensure compliance with safety policies.
18. Maintain strong relationships with team and clients.

Qualifications

Must be capable of obtaining TS security clearance. Requires high school diploma or GED, with Electrical Journeyman license or related technical degree/certification (e.g., AS in Electrical/Electronics, Instrumentation, Controls, or NETA/NICET Level II).

1. Minimum 10 years in facilities maintenance with electrical systems knowledge; 5 years in data center or critical environments preferred.
2. Leadership skills for scheduling and executing work in dynamic settings.
3. Proficiency in reading complex technical plans and diagrams.
4. Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, NETA practices, and quality procedures.
5. Ability to evaluate, diagnose, and estimate electrical system issues and needs.
6. Organizational skills for workload management.
7. Physical ability to work in confined spaces, on ladders, and lift equipment over six feet.
8. Compliance with licensing and certification requirements.
9. Physical strength for lifting and exertion.
10. Performs other related duties as needed.

Abilities

1. Lift at least 100 pounds at once and 60 pounds for extended periods.
2. Relocate a 12-foot ladder unaided.
3. Work at heights up to 60 feet, climbing and balancing on scaffolds, lifts, and ladders.
4. Perform physical activities like walking, climbing, lifting, crawling, and reaching routinely.
5. Good vision (corrected if necessary), color perception, hearing, and communication skills.
6. Use standard ladders without exceeding weight limits while carrying tools.
7. Recognize problems or potential issues.
8. Apply rules and general principles to specific problems.
9. Identify relationships among unrelated events.
10. See details within a few feet clearly.
11. Understand spoken information effectively.