Electrical Field Service Technician

Giga Energy • Houston, TX

14d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Electrical Field Technician to support the maintenance and operation of our electrical infrastructure products in the Houston area. In this role, you’ll work hands-on with critical electrical and instrumentation systems that power high-demand infrastructure. You’ll be on the front lines ensuring performance, reliability, and uptime for our clients’ facilities—while solving problems, building systems, and contributing to the growth of a rapidly scaling energy and data center company.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in electrical maintenance or a related field.
• This role will require national travel up to 75%
• 480V and 3-phase experience
• Strong knowledge of electrical principles, practices, and regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret schematic drawings, relay logic diagrams, PLC programs, and motor control circuit diagrams.
• Hands-on experience with VFDs, soft starters, and instrumentation devices (pressure/temperature transmitters, level/pressure/limit switches, etc.).
• Strong understanding of process instrumentation equipment including gauges, switches, controllers, transmitters, and thermocouples.
• Proficiency in using calibration instruments and tooling.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with a customer-focused and professional approach.
• Ability to travel with minimal notice.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in system controls or mission-critical infrastructure.
• Knowledge of bitcoin mining operations or the cryptocurrency industry.
• OSHA certification or other safety training credentials.
• Experience making terminations for LV 480V cables.

Responsibilities

• Install, integrate, and maintain process instrumentation equipment, including gauges, switches, controllers, transmitters, and fuses.
• Install new control circuits and modify existing electrical systems, including design, load, and implementation of new logic.
• Troubleshoot VFDs, soft starters, breakers, relays, contractors and instrumentation devices such as pressure/temperature transmitters, level and pressure switches, and limit switches.
• Conduct field failure analysis to determine if issues are process-driven or due to failed equipment..
• Perform proper terminations of all I/O components and instrumentation, ensuring correct labeling per specifications.
• Troubleshoot and maintain fluid transfer systems, including pumps, piping, and valves (sometimes with limited documentation).
• Assist clients with commissioning air-cooled and liquid-cooled modular data centers.

Benefits

• Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
• Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Unlimited PTO
• Parental leave
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Commuter benefits
• Monthly team onsites where all offices come together in-person to collaborate

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees