Data Center Electrician Sr

ERCOT•Taylor, TX

10d•$38 - $61

About The Position

At ERCOT, our diverse and dynamic work environment provides a platform on which employees can work together to build the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market utilizing the latest technologies and resources. We encourage you to join our talented, dedicated workforce to develop world-class solutions for today and tomorrow’s energy challenges while learning new skills and growing your career. ERCOT is committed to fostering inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We know that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. An inclusive and diverse workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future. JOB SUMMARY Operates and performs both routine and emergency service and installation on a variety of state of the art critical facilities and data center electrical systems. Responsible for the overall availability and reliability for 24/7 mission critical data center/ control center operation. Operates, monitors and maintains all critical facilities and data center electrical systems infrastructure, including but not limited to; medium voltage switchgear, diesel generators, paralleling switchboards, UPS, PDU, mechanical heat rejection systems, computer room air handlers, fire detection/suppression and building monitoring systems. Ensures proper installation and load balancing for all IT and critical facility infrastructure. Responsible for the safe operation of equipment and proper work methods that are related to the safety of subordinates, fellow workers, and the general public. JOB DUTIES Career level position that applies advanced and specialized expertise of an administrative or technical nature. Has substantial understanding of the job and applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks. Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues and/or in making recommendations. Receives little instruction on daily work and general instructions on newly introduced and/or more complex assignments. Typically acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience. May assign tasks and provide guidance to lower level colleagues. ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES Helps install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, power supply wiring, equipment, and electronic components for efficient operation and adherence with relevant codes with in the critical infrastructure Diagnoses problems and performs electrical repairs and replacements on all critical equipment and systems Review equipment failures and deliver detailed root cause analysis and post mortem reports Recommend, document and implement procedural improvements in a continuous effort to maintain operational excellence and achieve targeted uptime Prepares and presents estimates of cost of parts, equipment, and supplies of proposed installation or repairs Ensures availability and capacity targets are achieved and maintained for data centers and critical infrastructure for all ERCOT facilities Provide stand-by and emergency maintenance on an as-needed basis Maintains a strong technical knowledge of electronic controls, power wiring, microprocessor building control systems, compressed air systems, chilled water systems, heating systems and electrical distribution Assists in planning and designing of new installations of electrical and data processing systems Maintains maintenance records as required by NERC, SSAE16, City, State and EPA regulations Interprets building, NEC, state, and local codes and regulations as they relate to electrical installation Plan layout and installation of wiring, conduits and apparatus throughout ERCOT mission critical facilities Plan layout and installation of wiring, conduits and apparatus within mission critical data centers, control centers and server cabinets Tests IT equipment and new installations to measure performance, determine need for adjustment, and verify specified operation for power redundancy. Create detailed documentation of installations and maintenance processes Monitor critical facility equipment operation by conducting facility walkthroughs and system monitoring Participates in the preparation of analyses and reports on the data center and critical infrastructure Performs and documents weekly and monthly tests on electrical equipment according to the NERC guidelines Coordinates and inspects the work of outside contractors to ensure quality of workmanship JOB REQUIREMENTS Requires minimum 5 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements Requires minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience with electrical, power and mechanical equipment including generators, PDUs, UPS, switchgear, DC power systems and building monitoring/control systems EDUCATION High School Diploma or GED (Required) or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required CERTIFICATION Valid Texas Driver's License (Required) Master Electrician License (Preferred) The foregoing description reflects the minimum qualifications and the essential functions of the position that must be performed proficiently with or without reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. It is not an exhaustive list of the duties expected to be performed, and management may, at its discretion, revise or require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This job description is not intended to create a contract of employment with ERCOT. Both ERCOT and the employee may exercise their employment-at-will rights at any time. ERCOT is firmly committed to equal employment for all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, medical condition, religion, age, creed, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected category under federal, state or local law.

Requirements

Requires minimum 5 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements
Requires minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience with electrical, power and mechanical equipment including generators, PDUs, UPS, switchgear, DC power systems and building monitoring/control systems
High School Diploma or GED (Required) or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required
Valid Texas Driver's License (Required)

Nice To Haves

Master Electrician License (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Operates and performs both routine and emergency service and installation on a variety of state of the art critical facilities and data center electrical systems.
Responsible for the overall availability and reliability for 24/7 mission critical data center/ control center operation.
Operates, monitors and maintains all critical facilities and data center electrical systems infrastructure, including but not limited to; medium voltage switchgear, diesel generators, paralleling switchboards, UPS, PDU, mechanical heat rejection systems, computer room air handlers, fire detection/suppression and building monitoring systems.
Ensures proper installation and load balancing for all IT and critical facility infrastructure.
Responsible for the safe operation of equipment and proper work methods that are related to the safety of subordinates, fellow workers, and the general public.
Helps install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, power supply wiring, equipment, and electronic components for efficient operation and adherence with relevant codes with in the critical infrastructure
Diagnoses problems and performs electrical repairs and replacements on all critical equipment and systems
Review equipment failures and deliver detailed root cause analysis and post mortem reports
Recommend, document and implement procedural improvements in a continuous effort to maintain operational excellence and achieve targeted uptime
Prepares and presents estimates of cost of parts, equipment, and supplies of proposed installation or repairs
Ensures availability and capacity targets are achieved and maintained for data centers and critical infrastructure for all ERCOT facilities
Provide stand-by and emergency maintenance on an as-needed basis
Maintains a strong technical knowledge of electronic controls, power wiring, microprocessor building control systems, compressed air systems, chilled water systems, heating systems and electrical distribution
Assists in planning and designing of new installations of electrical and data processing systems
Maintains maintenance records as required by NERC, SSAE16, City, State and EPA regulations
Interprets building, NEC, state, and local codes and regulations as they relate to electrical installation
Plan layout and installation of wiring, conduits and apparatus throughout ERCOT mission critical facilities
Plan layout and installation of wiring, conduits and apparatus within mission critical data centers, control centers and server cabinets
Tests IT equipment and new installations to measure performance, determine need for adjustment, and verify specified operation for power redundancy.
Create detailed documentation of installations and maintenance processes
Monitor critical facility equipment operation by conducting facility walkthroughs and system monitoring
Participates in the preparation of analyses and reports on the data center and critical infrastructure
Performs and documents weekly and monthly tests on electrical equipment according to the NERC guidelines
Coordinates and inspects the work of outside contractors to ensure quality of workmanship

Benefits

ERCOT offers an excellent benefits package, which includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, long/short-term disability insurance, long-term care insurance, Section 125 Flexible Spending Account, and a Retirement Savings Plan.
The medical, dental, vision, and quality-of-life benefits offered by ERCOT are second to none.
Full-time employees are eligible to enroll in benefits on the first of the month following the date of hire.
Additionally, 401(k) plans are available to help employees plan for the future.

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