Journeyman Electrician

Tailwind Applied Sciences; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tailwind Applied Sciences is seeking a Journeyman Electrician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems in a mission-critical data center environment. This role supports power distribution, UPS, back-up generation, and critical cooling equipment.

Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years of commercial/industrial electrical experience, strong NEC knowledge, and the ability to read schematics and one-line diagrams.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of commercial or industrial electrical experience.
• Experience with 3-phase power systems.
• Strong understanding of NEC and local electrical codes.
• Experience bending EMT/RMC conduit.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and one-line diagrams.
• Knowledge of safety standards and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and components in accordance with NEC and local codes.
• Work on medium- and high voltage systems.
• Install and terminate conduit, cable tray, feeders, branch circuits.
• Support installation and maintenance of UPS systems, PDUs, switchgear, generators, ATS units, and transformers.
• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical distribution equipment.
• Troubleshoot power quality and distribution issues.
• Read and interpret blueprints, one-line diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Conduct load testing and assist with commissioning activities.
• Maintain detailed documentation of work performed.
• Follow strict safety and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, and facility operations teams.

Job description

The Journeyman Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems within a mission-critical data center environment. This role supports high-availability infrastructure including power distribution systems, backup generation, UPS systems, and critical cooling equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and components in accordance with NEC and local codes
• Work on medium- and high voltage systems
• Install and terminate conduit, cable tray, feeders, branch circuits
• Support installation and maintenance of UPS systems, PDUs, switchgear, generators, ATS units, and transformers
• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical distribution equipment
• Troubleshoot power quality and distribution issues
• Read and interpret blueprints, one-line diagrams, and technical drawings
• Conduct load testing and assist with commissioning activities
• Maintain detailed documentation of work performed
• Follow strict safety and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, and facility operations teams

Required Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of commercial or industrial electrical experience
• Experience working with 3-phase power systems
• Strong understanding of NEC and local electrical codes
• Experience bending EMT/RMC conduit
• Ability to read electrical schematics and one-line diagrams
• Knowledge of safety standards and PPE requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Data center or mission-critical facility experience
• Experience with switchgear, UPS systems, generators, ATS, and paralleling gear
• Familiarity with BMS/EPMS systems
• Experience with infrared scanning and power quality testing