Pkaza - Critical Facilities Recruiting · 2 months ago
Electrician - Data Center Colo
Katy, TX, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expPkaza is a leading mission-critical data center developer and colo provider. They are seeking an experienced Data Center Electrician to maintain, repair, and install electrical systems in a data center, ensuring safety and compliance while minimizing downtime.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot, Inspect and Run Diagnostics, Conduct Preventive Maintenance and Emergency Repairs on Critical Facilities Equipment when needed within the Data Center as specified and on schedule
Maintain accurate records of all electrical work, inspections, and maintenance activities performed within the critical facility
Provide detailed reports on incidents, system status, and power capacity planning to management
Install, maintain, and monitor electrical distribution systems to ensure reliable power for the data center
Perform load balancing on circuits and ensure compliance with PUE's ( power usage effectiveness)
Carry out electrical work safely and ensure that the electrical systems are up to code and compliant with industry standards
Act in accordance of all electrical safety standards and data center policies, including OSHA, NFPA 70E, and relevant electrical codes
Assist with the installation and commissioning of any new mechanical / electrical equipment being added to the data center: power panels, PDUs, UPS, Generators, Transformers, CRAC, CRAY, Chillers, etc
Provide support to the data center facility operations teams during any new adds, modifications, retrofits on cabinets, new racks or any reconfiguration by ensuring power connectivity and managing electrical load requirements
Test and monitor UPS systems, backup generators, and other critical power infrastructure to ensure reliability
Sync with the facilities team on regular load testing and PM (preventive maintenance) for emergency power systems
Utilize Building Management Systems (BMS) or Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) to track power usage, detect anomalies, and support troubleshooting efforts
Be on call to respond to any alarms / alerts promptly to prevent or minimize service interruptions
Ensures that operational, maintenance and emergency methods of procedure (MOP’s and SOP’s) are developed and strictly adhered to
Assist with CMMS database management
Qualification
Required
3 years + of relevant experience with installation and commissioning of power / electrical equipment including generators, critical and essential PDU's, UPS, switchgear, DC Power Systems, and building monitoring/control systems
TDLR Valid Journeyman Electrician's License a must
Data Center Operations Experience
Must have the technical knowledge and practical experience of operating, troubleshooting and maintenance of Mission Critical Electrical Support Systems, Power Monitoring and BMS
Ability to read electrical schematics, blueprints / one-lines, and technical documentation
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills, with the ability to respond quickly and effectively
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Teams, etc
Experience working with various computer systems and applications
Strong verbal and written communications skills
Preferred
OSHA / NFPA 70E certification a plus
Previous experience in the Military / Military veterans in all branches that have experience with Electrical / Mechanical is a huge plus (Navy nukes- EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees, Army - Power Generation, Air Force – Power Production, Generator Techs, Maritime, Coast Guard, etc.)
Benefits
Medical insurance
A 401(k) plan
Company
Pkaza - Critical Facilities Recruiting
Pkaza LLC dba Pkaza - Critical Facilities Recruiting is a Niche Staffing Solutions Firm that specializes in Critical Facilities / Data Center Recruitment.
Founded in 2006Matthews, North Carolina, US
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase