Giga Energy · 5 days ago
Electrical Field Service Technician
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expGigaenergy builds the electrical infrastructure that powers the modern world, manufacturing transformers, switchboards, and modular data centers. They are seeking a skilled Electrical Field Service Technician to support the maintenance and operation of their electrical infrastructure products in the Houston area, ensuring performance, reliability, and uptime for clients’ facilities.
Electrical DistributionEnergyEnergy Management
Responsibilities
Install, integrate, and maintain process instrumentation equipment, including gauges, switches, controllers, transmitters, and fuses
Install new control circuits and modify existing electrical systems, including design, load, and implementation of new logic
Troubleshoot VFDs, soft starters, breakers, relays, contractors and instrumentation devices such as pressure/temperature transmitters, level and pressure switches, and limit switches
Conduct field failure analysis to determine if issues are process-driven or due to failed equipment
Perform proper terminations of all I/O components and instrumentation, ensuring correct labeling per specifications
Troubleshoot and maintain fluid transfer systems, including pumps, piping, and valves (sometimes with limited documentation)
Assist clients with commissioning air-cooled and liquid-cooled modular data centers
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in electrical maintenance or a related field
This role will require national travel up to 75%
480V and 3-phase experience
Strong knowledge of electrical principles, practices, and regulations
Ability to read and interpret schematic drawings, relay logic diagrams, PLC programs, and motor control circuit diagrams
Hands-on experience with VFDs, soft starters, and instrumentation devices (pressure/temperature transmitters, level/pressure/limit switches, etc.)
Strong understanding of process instrumentation equipment including gauges, switches, controllers, transmitters, and thermocouples
Proficiency in using calibration instruments and tooling
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with a customer-focused and professional approach
Ability to travel with minimal notice
Preferred
Experience in system controls or mission-critical infrastructure
Knowledge of bitcoin mining operations or the cryptocurrency industry
OSHA certification or other safety training credentials
Experience making terminations for LV 480V cables
Benefits
Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup
401(k) with 4% employer match
Unlimited PTO
Parental leave
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
Commuter benefits
Monthly team onsites where all offices come together in-person to collaborate
Company
Giga Energy
Energy Infrastructure to Power the Modern World
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$3.4MKey Investors
Magic Internet MoneyTen31
2022-03-01Seed· $2.3M
2021-08-01Pre Seed· $1.1M
Leadership Team
Brent Whitehead
Co-Founder
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