GTN Technical Staffing · 15 hours ago
Electrical Operations Manager
Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, South Carolina Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$175K/yr - $250K/yr
10+ years expGTN Technical Staffing is seeking an experienced Mission-Critical Electrical Operations Manager to oversee all electrical operations for a large-scale High-Performance Compute Center. This role involves providing leadership to a team of electrical experts, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of electrical systems while maintaining compliance with safety codes and driving continuous improvement.
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Hiring Manager
Jaryd Wilson
Responsibilities
Lead and manage a department of electrical SMEs and contracted service providers
Oversee staffing, scheduling, and escalation protocols to ensure 24/7/365 operational readiness
Promote continuous training and professional development to maintain technical depth and compliance
Foster a culture focused on safety, accountability, and operational excellence
Direct daily operations of electrical infrastructure, ensuring uptime and system reliability
Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs
Maintain and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs), one-line diagrams, and operational documentation
Ensure full compliance with applicable safety codes and regulations (NFPA 70E, OSHA, NERC, etc.)
Implement and enforce lockout/tagout, energized work, and arc flash safety programs
Conduct audits, reliability assessments, and system testing to ensure ongoing operational readiness
Lead root-cause analyses and corrective actions following electrical incidents or outages
Manage coordination between electrical operations and on-site power generation systems
Support load management, redundancy, and expansion planning for critical systems
Define and monitor KPIs related to reliability, maintenance, and safety performance
Prepare and deliver operational performance reports to leadership
Oversee vendor and contractor performance to ensure SLA compliance and service quality
Lead annual reviews of team performance, staffing, and system reliability
Collaborate cross-functionally with Mechanical, Controls, and Operations teams to ensure integrated site performance
Drive continuous improvement through process optimization, technology upgrades, and team training
Participate in planning and execution of expansions, retrofits, and system upgrades
Represent the Electrical Operations function in internal briefings, safety drills, and technical reviews
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
10+ years of progressive leadership in electrical operations, power generation, or mission-critical facilities
In-depth knowledge of electrical distribution systems, substations, switchgear, UPS systems, and high-density power infrastructure
Proven ability to lead and develop technical teams, including SMEs and contracted operators
Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and electrical safety standards (OSHA, NFPA 70E, NERC, etc.)
Demonstrated experience managing electrical operations within high-availability, mission-critical environments
Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills
Benefits
Relocation Available
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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