Electrical Journeyman

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 is a leading provider of infrastructure for high‑performance compute in North America. Our mission is to accelerate digital innovation by scaling high‑value compute rapidly, efficiently, and responsibly. We transform energy into high‑value compute with unmatched efficiency at scale. Core Scientific is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: CORZ). We power AI, HPC, and other next‑generation data center workloads demanding exceptional computing power, in addition to our digital asset mining operations. Our footprint consists of 11 data center campuses across seven states, housing advanced infrastructure for our customers. We have an entrepreneurial culture, a "can‑do" and collaborative attitude, and we own and control our infrastructure. These strategic advantages enable us to maintain operational excellence, increase efficiency, and rapidly deploy cutting‑edge innovations developed by our team of experts.

Job Summary

The Electrician Journeyman is an experienced outside lineman, inside wireman, installer technician, electrician, or Master Electrician who has been engaged in the trade for at least seven (7) years. The Journeyman will be responsible for performing journey‑level electrical duties in the diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment at the assigned data center.

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.

Qualifications

• Formal vocational school training in the fundamentals of the electrical trade is required.
• 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.
• A positive and professional attitude is always required, along with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision and in a team environment.
• Experienced in operating a variety of equipment, including forklifts, scissor lifts, and small hand tools.

Reports To

Assistant Critical Facilities Manager

Location

On Site

Travel

Minimal travel between data centers may be required as needed.

Work Environment

This job operates in a data center, office, and shop environment. The role routinely uses standard maintenance equipment, including ladders, scissor lifts, forklifts, power tools, and voltmeters. While performing these duties, the employee will be exposed to hot and cold environments.

Physical Demands

Frequent sitting, standing, walking, use of hands, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

Full‑time, onsite position. General hours and days of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some nights and weekends may be required.

Supervisory Experience

No