Senior Data Center Electrical Technician

ABM Industries; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM Mission Critical Solutions seeks a Service Electrician to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems in a mission-critical data center environment in Chantilly, VA. You will ensure reliability and safety of critical electrical infrastructure while following strict procedures.

The role involves collaboration with site operations, Mechanical, Controls, and third-party vendors to support uninterrupted facility operations and zero-impact execution.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of commercial or industrial electrical experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution and critical power infrastructure.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, schematics, and technical docs.
• Proficiency with electrical testing equipment and troubleshooting techniques.
• Experience with SOPs, MOPs, EOPs, change control, and arc-flash rules.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on electrical systems including switchgear, panels, breakers, transformers, lighting, and power distribution equipment.
• Support critical electrical infrastructure such as UPS, generators, ATS/STS within contract scope.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues using proper testing equipment and approved procedures.
• Work safely per SOPs, MOPs, EOPs, lockout/tagout, arc-flash, and change-control processes.
• Document findings and actions in CMMS; support planned maintenance and small projects.
• Coordinate with Controls, Mechanical, HVAC, and Chiller teams for integrated operations.
• Escort and oversee third-party contractors and service providers.
• Participate in incident response and root cause analysis.

Skills

Electrical distribution

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman license preferred

Tools

Electrical testing tools

LOTO procedures

CMMS documentation

Job description

ABM Mission Critical Solutions seeks a Service Electrician to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems in a mission-critical data center environment in Chantilly, VA. You will ensure reliability and safety of critical electrical infrastructure while following strict procedures.

The role involves collaboration with site operations, Mechanical, Controls, and third-party vendors to support uninterrupted facility operations and zero-impact execution.