Critical Systems Technician III, Switchgear

CPG Beyond•Dallas, TX

4d•$48 - $71•Onsite

About The Position

The Critical Systems Technician III, Switchgear serves as a technician for contracted CPG mission-critical electrical services and maintenance 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 Dallas, Texas, and involves approximately 50% travel. The role has no supervisory responsibilities. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and motor vehicle record review.

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, IEEE specifications, and NEMA specifications as they pertain 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 or 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 certification or above.
NFPA 70E Low Voltage and High Voltage certification.
Technical writing skills and ability to use Word, Excel, and MS Project.
Familiarity with specialized testing equipment and reporting software.
Ability to travel approximately 50%.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including occasionally moving objects weighing 10–50 pounds; frequently standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and occasionally sitting, climbing, or balancing. The job requires close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
An associate or bachelor’s degree in electronics, electrical theory, or a similar discipline is highly desirable, or equivalent work experience.
NETA or NICET Level 1–4 Electrical Power Testing Certifications are 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 interface with the factory to resolve site-related technical issues.
Perform quality assurance and quality control of power distribution equipment.
Create Critical Power System MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs.
Perform preventive maintenance on contracted equipment and other components.
Install and service power distribution equipment.
Troubleshoot distribution and transmission controls and resolve technical problems in the field.
Perform functional testing of 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 status reports to the responsible CPG Project Manager and Director, Service Operations, and provide feedback to the Project Manager for problem resolution.
Provide required site testing reports and inspection sheets according to project specifications.
Participate in specialized system commissioning and testing.
Conduct site visits during regional travel as directed by management.
Respond to service calls as required.
Perform other duties as assigned by Services Management.