Critical Systems Technician III, Switchgear

CPG Beyond•Tempe, AZ

4d•$48 - $71•Onsite

About The Position

The Critical Systems Technician III, Switchgear serves as a technician for CPG mission-critical electrical services and maintenance performed under contract and monitors compliance with contractual commitments. The role provides technical leadership and knowledge for the installation, service, testing, commissioning, maintenance, and operation of mission-critical data center electrical equipment. The position is based in Tempe, Arizona, with approximately 50% travel.

Requirements

Two to five years of mission-critical electrical systems experience.
Three to five years of field repair/customer service experience with UPS, electrical, electromechanical, or electronics-related equipment, or three to five years of mission-critical-specific product experience.
Experience with electrical power distribution equipment, including UPS, switchgear, batteries, monitoring equipment, and generators.
Understanding of NETA standards and IEEE and NEMA specifications as they apply to low- and medium-voltage switchgear.
Technical understanding and practical application of switchgear, protective relaying, and switchgear controls, including operation, maintenance, and testing.
Hands-on experience with low- and medium-voltage switchgear, including disassembly, component inspection and repair, reassembly, and testing.
Ability to read and understand one-line diagrams, blueprints, schematics, and construction drawings.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must hold a current NETA/NICET Level II or higher certification.
Must have NFPA 70E Low Voltage and High Voltage credentials.
Technical writing skills, including use of Word, Excel, and MS Project.
Familiarity with specialized testing equipment and reporting software.
Able to meet physical demands that include occasionally moving objects weighing 10–50 pounds; frequently standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and occasionally sitting, climbing, or balancing. Specific vision capabilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Employment is contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment background check, drug screening, and motor vehicle record review. For driving-required positions, the MVR must meet company and insurance carrier standards.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in electronics, electrical theory, or a similar discipline, or equivalent work experience, is highly desirable.
NETA or NICET Level 1–4 Electrical Power Testing Certification is preferred.
Ability to obtain a security clearance is preferred.

Responsibilities

Review technical specifications with sales and project managers to identify field operations scope in CPG bid packages.
Coordinate with the services team to ensure specification compliance.
Provide job-specific technical support and work with the factory to resolve site-related technical issues.
Perform QA/QC on power distribution equipment.
Create critical power system MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs.
Perform preventive maintenance on contracted gear and other components.
Install and service power distribution equipment.
Troubleshoot distribution and transmission controls and resolve technical problems in the field.
Function-test low-, medium-, and high-voltage switchgear, relay panels, transformers, ATS, and circuit breakers.
Examine relay settings and logic equations to confirm system operation in accordance with design.
Provide regular status reports and problem-resolution feedback to the responsible CPG Project Manager and Director, Service Operations.
Provide site testing reports and inspection sheets according to project specifications.
Participate in specialized system commissioning and testing.
Conduct regional site visits as directed by management and respond to service calls as required.
Perform other duties assigned by Services Management.