Electrician – Critical Systems (On-Site, San Jose)

VetJobs; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Health coverage

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Short/Long-term disability

Gym membership discount

Job summary

BGIS is seeking an Electrician in Santa Clara, CA for on-site electrical repairs, maintenance, and coordination with vendors. The role requires ensuring redundancy, safety, code compliance, and operational integrity, with responsibilities including reviewing MOPs, testing, and documentation.

Strong communication with clients and teams is essential. Minimum qualifications include a California Electrical License, 3–5 years journeyman experience, and experience in mission-critical environments.

Qualifications

• California Electrical License required and must be maintained in good standing.
• 3–5 years of journeyman-level experience in similar electrical work.
• Preferred experience in mission-critical environments such as data centers, hospitals, or power generation facilities.
• Strong understanding of redundancy, electrical distribution, and critical-system operation.
• Ability to read and interpret one-lines, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Experience in NETA testing and IR scanning.
• Proficiency in business environment software applications.

Responsibilities

• Client Service: Communicate with client managers during electrical activities; respond to service requests; monitor work orders; maintain professional relationships; respond to off-hour emergencies; coordinate with vendors; support key initiatives.
• Electrical Task Focus: Review MOPs and scopes to ensure proper electrical paths; verify equipment readiness; perform onsite electrical tasks; maintain equipment per PM plans; ensure systems return to normal after maintenance; inspect wiring and distribution panels; troubleshoot and recommend upgrades; order parts; document work and equipment status; adhere to NFPA 70E, NEC/CEC and OSHA; coordinate NETA testing.

Skills

Journeyman electrical experience

NETA testing

IR scanning

Read schematics

Communication and teamwork

Driver's license

Business software proficiency

Travel ability

Education

High School/GED

California Electrical License

Trade school certification

Tools

NETA testing procedures

IR scanning equipment

Job description

BGIS is seeking an Electrician in Santa Clara, CA for on-site electrical repairs, maintenance, and coordination with vendors. The role requires ensuring redundancy, safety, code compliance, and operational integrity, with responsibilities including reviewing MOPs, testing, and documentation.

Strong communication with clients and teams is essential. Minimum qualifications include a California Electrical License, 3–5 years journeyman experience, and experience in mission-critical environments.