Electrician

Fortinet, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Sunnyvale is seeking an experienced electrician to join their facility team. The role involves working in a computer lab and data center environment with responsibilities including maintaining, repairing, and upgrading the facilities. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience, strong NEC and OSHA knowledge, and hold a valid CA Driver's License. This position offers opportunities to contribute to a fast-growing company in the tech industry.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience performing electrical distribution installations.
• Strong knowledge of NEC & OSHA requirements.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Join the facility team in a cybersecurity company's headquarters.
• Maintain, repair, and upgrade the campus.
• Work in a computer lab and data center environment.

Skills

Electrical distribution installations

Knowledge of NEC & OSHA requirements

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Four-year apprenticeship program

Active Electrician Trainee Card or Certified Journey Worker Certification

Job description

Fortinet is seeking an electrician to join our facility team in a fast-growing cybersecurity company at the headquarters facility in Sunnyvale. This is a computer lab and data center environment with medium voltage power distribution. We are continuously building labs, adding equipment as well as maintaining, repairing and upgrading the campus.

Ideal Candidate

Completion of a four-year apprenticeship program which has included: AC & DC electrical systems; electrical drafting; electrical circuit construction; 12KV, 480/277V, 208/120V, and low voltage circuits; transformer theory; 3 phase induction 3 motors, VFD’s; conduit bending and installation; installing and pulling wire; power distribution panels; motor control and electrical switch devices; relay & pneumatic control; National Electrical Building Code.

Qualifications & Experience

• 4+ years of experience performing electrical distribution installations.
• Strong knowledge of the NEC & OSHA requirements
• Hold a Valid CA Driver’s License.
• Is legally authorized to in the United States.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and constantly moving on your feet.
• Ability to climb and stand on all types of ladders.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Team player with good cross‑functional skills, willing to help adjacent departments.

Required Certification

• Active Electrician Trainee Card or Certified Journey Worker Certification.

Preferred Certifications

• Completion of a four-year apprenticeship program described below working directly under the supervision of a qualified Journey Electrician.
• Controls, PLC, BMS, BAS, SCADA a plus.