Lead Critical Environment Technician

Insight Global; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Lead Critical Environment Electrical Technician in Elk Grove Village, IL. You will support electrical deployment and energization activities for our client and lead a team of 12 technicians, ensuring safe, reliable power for critical infrastructure and production environments.

The role focuses on cabling infrastructure, server rack energization, grounding, electrical connectivity, and commissioning support.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in mission-critical or data center electrical environments.
• Leadership experience overseeing a team or shift of technicians.
• Strong understanding of high-voltage cabling, grounding and connectivity (480V+).
• Experience using electrical testing equipment and calibration tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 12 technicians in electrical deployment and energization.
• Oversee cabling infrastructure, server rack energization, grounding and connectivity.
• Support commissioning activities for critical infrastructure.
• Uphold strict safety and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Team leadership

Electrical cabling

Electrical testing

MS Office

Tools

Multimeters

Calibration tools

Job description

The Lead Critical Environment Electrical Technician will support electrical deployment and energization activities for our client, and lead a team of 12 technicians. This role is heavily focused on cabling infrastructure, server rack energization, grounding, electrical connectivity, and commissioning support. Technicians will work in a fast-paced environment preparing newly installed equipment for production by performing repetitive electrical deployment procedures while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience supporting electrical systems in mission-critical, industrial, manufacturing, utility, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or data center environments
• Previous leadership experience overseeing a team or a shift of technicians
• Strong understanding of electrical cabling, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and concepts - ideally high-voltage electrical experience (480v +)
• Experience using electrical testing equipment, including multimeters and calibration tools
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite