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Kinettix

Certified Electrician - Data Center Field Technician

Kinettix, Ashburn, Virginia, United States, 22011

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Certified Electrician - Data Center Field Technician

Certified Electrician - Data Center Field Technician

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We are seeking a

Certified Electrician

to join our fast-growing, dynamic team as a

Data Center Field Technician . This role plays a critical part in representing our company within customers mission-critical data centers. The ideal candidate will help clients reduce energy costs, ensure 100% uptime, and maintain operational competitiveness. The Data Center Field Technician is responsible for meeting with customers to identify needs, performing installation and maintenance on Energy Management Systems, switchgear, UPS, electrical, and power generation equipment. This position requires traveling to client sites to conduct troubleshooting, operations support, and proactive maintenance. You will serve as a trusted technical resource, ensuring the stability and performance of physical infrastructure that powers and cools data centers housing critical IT servers and systems. Key Responsibilities Perform

root cause analysis

on equipment failures and recommend corrective actions. Conduct

installation, inspection, troubleshooting, and maintenance

of electrical systems, switchgear, UPS, and power generation equipment. Troubleshoot

facility and rack-level events

within established service-level agreements (SLAs). Ensure

strict adherence to all safety procedures

(OSHA, NFPA, and company protocols) while on site. Take and record

operational readings

of electrical and cooling equipment. Utilize

CMMS

(Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) to manage workflows and maintenance records. Meet with customers to identify

data center infrastructure needs

and gather technical requirements. Perform

administrative tasks

including data entry in Excel, drafting work authorizations, and creating work orders. Maintain

power and cooling systems

and ensure clean, controlled environments for mission-critical operations. Supervise and coordinate work with subcontractors and junior technicians as needed. Qualifications Required: High school diploma or equivalent; completion of

Technical, Military, or Trade School

training in electrical systems. NFPA 70

and

OSHA 10

Certification (must be current). Minimum

2+ years

of relevant electrical and/or mechanical work experience, preferably in a

data center or critical environment . Strong

verbal and written communication

skills. Solid

leadership and organizational

capabilities. High attention to detail with the ability to prioritize in a

fast-paced, complex environment . Proven troubleshooting skills in

switchgear, UPS, and power generation systems . Preferred: 23 years

of experience in

project management

or team leadership, ideally within the

switchgear industry . Demonstrated success managing

multi-functional teams

and cross-departmental projects. Strong

analytical, planning, and time management

skills. Experience developing a

high-performance team culture . Effective decision-making skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities in dynamic environments. Physical & Work Environment Requirements Ability to lift up to

50 lbs

and work in confined spaces. Availability for

travel

to customer sites as needed. Willingness to work

on-call

or outside regular hours for emergency support. Exposure to loud equipment noise, high-voltage areas, and temperature-controlled clean room environments. Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Employment type

Full-time Job function

Job function

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