Sr Technician (Electric)

FedEx Freight; Collierville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight is seeking an experienced licensed electrician to perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on critical electrical systems across data center facilities and equipment, ensuring compliance with NEC and NFPA codes.

Responsibilities include safe switching with lockout/tagout, diagnosing faults, supporting 24x7 data center coverage, coordinating with engineers, and maintaining accurate records using Maximo or similar systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Five (5) years’ experience as a licensed electrician, with 24 months of maintenance on equipment/systems in a commercial/industrial setting.
• Active Local Municipality Journeyman or Master Electrician License.
• Demonstrated expertise in mission-critical electrical systems (UPS, generators, switchgear, ATS).
• Strong understanding of electrical safety programs, including NFPA.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on critical electrical systems.
• Execute safe electrical switching, LOTO, and energized work procedures per NFPA 70E and local code requirements.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults to minimize downtime and service interruptions.
• Support 24x7 electrical coverage for the data center, including after-hours calls.
• Coordinate with data center operations, facilities engineering, HVAC technicians, and network teams.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and inspections using Maximo or equivalent.

Skills

Electrical safety awareness

Read electrical schematics

Interpret one-line diagrams

Professionalism in sensitive envs

Education

High School diploma or GED

Local Municipality Journeyman or Master Electrician License

Job description

Performs repair and maintenance tasks for all electrical and electronic FedEx Freight facilities and equipment; to maintain all electrical equipment to national, state or local codes

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on critical electrical systems supporting data center operations

2. Execute safe electrical switching, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and energized work procedures in accordance with NFPA 70E and local code requirements

3. Diagnose and repair electrical faults to minimize downtime and prevent service interruptions

4. Support 24x7 electrical coverage for the data center, including emergency response and after-hours call-outs

5. Actively support data center uptime objectives by coordinating closely with data center operations, facilities engineering, HVAC technicians, and network/computer teams

6. Participate in maintenance windows, load transfers, generator testing, and infrastructure upgrades with detailed pre-task planning and risk mitigation

7. Coordinate and oversee vendor and contractor electrical work to ensure compliance with site standards and safety requirements

8. Conduct regular walkthrough inspections of data center electrical spaces to identify potential risks or degradation

9. Ensure all work is performed in compliance with NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and local/state electrical codes

10. Support electrical engineers and facility managers during design reviews, commissioning, and capacity planning efforts

11. Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and inspection documentation using enterprise work order systems such as Maximo or equivalent

12. Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.

13. Perform other duties as assigned

Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED required
• Five (5) years’ experience as a licensed electrician, of which 24 months of maintenance experience on equipment/systems in a commercial/industrial electrical maintenance
• Active Local Municipality Journeyman or Master Electrician License
• Demonstrated expertise in mission-critical electrical systems (UPS, generators, switchgear, ATS)
• Strong understanding of electrical safety programs, including NFPA
• Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams, electrical schematics, and technical documentation
• High level of professionalism, ownership, and attention to detail in operationally sensitive environments

JOB CONDITIONS:

• Hours may vary due to operational need
• Wiliness to participate in on-call rotation and respond to emergencies outside of normal business hours
• Must possess good working knowledge of maintenance tools, equipment and procedures.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and maneuver heavy facilities related to components, parts and equipment with appropriate equipment and/or assistance
• Ability to lift, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces as required
• Non-covered safety sensitive position; ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner

PREFERRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

Performs repair and maintenance tasks for all electrical and electronic FedEx Freight facilities and equipment; to maintain all electrical equipment to national, state or local codes. Knowledge of redundancy models (N,N+1, 2N) for electrical systems preferred.