Lead Data Center Electrician – Critical Power & Uptime

ABM industries; Whitney (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM Mission Critical Solutions is seeking a Lead Service Electrician to oversee operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of data center electrical systems. You will ensure reliability and safety of critical power infrastructure in a mission-critical environment.

Responsibilities include preventive and corrective maintenance, testing, documenting actions in CMMS, and coordinating with multiple teams and contractors to maintain uptime.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of commercial or industrial electrical experience; data center or mission-critical experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution systems and critical power infrastructure.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Proficient with electrical testing equipment and troubleshooting techniques.
• Experience with SOPs, MOPs, EOPs, change control, lockout/tagout, and arc-flash procedures preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or trade school preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on electrical systems including switchgear, panelboards, breakers, transformers, lighting systems, receptacles, and power distribution equipment.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical issues using proper testing equipment and approved procedures.
• Coordinate with Controls, Mechanical, HVAC, and Chiller teams to support integrated system operations.
• Escort and oversee third-party electrical contractors, OEM technicians, or service providers as required.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all work performed findings, corrective actions, and recommendations in the CMMS.
• Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, post-incident review, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Reading drawings

Electrical troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade/Technical training

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

ABM Mission Critical Solutions is seeking a Lead Service Electrician to oversee operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of data center electrical systems. You will ensure reliability and safety of critical power infrastructure in a mission-critical environment.

Responsibilities include preventive and corrective maintenance, testing, documenting actions in CMMS, and coordinating with multiple teams and contractors to maintain uptime.