GTN Technical Staffing ยท 2 days ago
Electrical Systems Subject Matter Expert
Spartanburg County, SC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$165K/yr - $175K/yr
8+ years expGTN Technical Staffing is seeking an Electrical Systems Subject Matter Expert to serve as the on-site technical authority for electrical systems in a High-Performance Compute Center. The role involves providing expert oversight, coordinating with operator teams, and ensuring safety and reliability of electrical operations.
Field SupportInformation TechnologyRecruitingStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Heather Weiland
Responsibilities
Serve as the on-shift electrical authority for power distribution, UPS, generator, and switchgear operations within the HPCC
Coordinate closely with contracted operator teams to ensure safe, reliable operation across data center, compute, and power-generation environments
Provide technical leadership during switching, energization, restoration, and abnormal operating conditions
Act as the on-shift authority for Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), energized work permitting, and arc-flash PPE compliance
Monitor electrical system health, identify anomalies, and initiate or direct corrective actions
Maintain detailed knowledge of site single-line diagrams, system interdependencies, and protection schemes
Troubleshoot electrical faults, alarms, and system abnormalities in coordination with Controls, Mechanical, and other cross-functional teams
Participate in root-cause analyses following electrical events or system disruptions
Support commissioning, acceptance testing, and equipment start-up activities
Participate in the development, review, and refinement of operating procedures, switching plans, and LOTO documentation
Ensure accurate shift logs, equipment status updates, and event documentation are maintained
Identify procedural gaps or improvement opportunities and escalate recommendations to Electrical Operations leadership
Contribute to lessons-learned documentation following system events or deviations
Mentor and train contracted operators and maintenance personnel in electrical safety, system operation, and procedural execution
Support qualification programs, skills assessments, and ongoing competency validation for electrical operators
Enforce adherence to electrical safety standards, including NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, OSHA, and owner-specific EHS requirements
Promote a strong culture of safety, accountability, and procedural discipline across all shifts
Act as the primary electrical liaison between Critical Infrastructure, Compute Infrastructure, and Energy Station teams
Ensure clear communication of electrical system status during shift handovers and operational transitions
Support integrated operations across electrical, mechanical, controls, and power-generation systems
Qualification
Required
Associate or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, or a related field; or equivalent experience
Minimum 8 years of experience working with medium- and low-voltage electrical systems in data centers, industrial facilities, or power-generation environments
Demonstrated expertise with switchgear, UPS systems, generators, protective relays, and power distribution systems
Proven ability to mentor and train operators or technicians in safe electrical practices and operational procedures
Strong working knowledge of NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, OSHA, and industry best practices for mission-critical electrical environments
Ability to interpret complex electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and control logic
Strong communication skills and situational awareness in high-pressure, live operational environments
Willingness to work rotating shifts in a 24/7 mission-critical operations setting
Benefits
Relocation assistance is offered
Company
GTN Technical Staffing
GTN Technical Staffing identifies, screens, and recruits information technology professionals.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jim Bright
Vice President, Sales
Greg Smith
President
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