Electrician - San Jose, CA

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•San Jose, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

BGIS is seeking an Electrician to perform electrical repairs and maintenance and coordinate external vendors to meet client requirements. The role communicates with client managers during electrical activities and helps ensure work maintains redundancy, safety, code compliance, and operational integrity. The Electrician reviews Methods of Procedure (MOPs), scopes of work, and system documentation; verifies equipment readiness; and ensures systems are restored to normal operation after maintenance, testing, or project activities. The position also coordinates, processes, and documents NETA testing and infrared (IR) scanning. This is an on-site role serving client locations in the San Jose/Santa Clara, California area, with local travel required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Trade school certification or verifiable training in a relevant electrical field.
California Electrical License, maintained in good standing.
3–5 years of journeyman-level experience in similar electrical work.
Strong understanding of redundancy, electrical distribution, and critical-system operation.
Ability to read and interpret one-lines, schematics, and technical documentation.
Strong communication and teamwork skills for working with BGIS support teams and client contacts.
Ability to learn quickly, adapt to changing conditions, and resolve issues promptly.
Proficiency in business environment software applications.
Ability to maintain focus, communicate clearly and concisely, respond quickly, follow established processes, and complete tasks within targeted time frames in a critical facilities environment.
Ability and willingness to travel to local client locations.
Physical ability to walk jobsites in uneven terrain.
Current valid driver’s license and ability to provide personal transportation for meetings and job visits away from the office; reimbursement is provided.
Ability to perform the essential job duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Experience in mission-critical environments such as data centers, hospitals, or power generation facilities.
Experience in NETA testing and IR scanning.
Working-at-heights training or certification for ascending and descending ladders while carrying required tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

Communicate with client managers during scheduled and unscheduled electrical activities and respond to client service requests.
Monitor service requests in the work order management system and maintain positive, professional relationships with internal and external clients.
Respond to off-hour emergency calls.
Work with vendors and contractors to monitor work and ensure it meets BGIS and client standards.
Review MOPs, scopes of work, and system documentation to confirm redundancy and proper electrical paths of travel.
Verify critical equipment is secured, backed up, and tested before electrical work.
Perform on-site electrical tasks included in the client service agreement and maintain facility equipment according to preventative maintenance plans.
Ensure electrical systems are returned to normal operation after maintenance or testing.
Inspect wiring, feeds, switchgear, distribution panels, and related critical infrastructure.
Troubleshoot and evaluate electrical issues, diagnose faults, and recommend upgrades as needed.
Order parts and supplies for maintenance and repairs.
Maintain accurate documentation of work performed and equipment status.
Follow applicable safety requirements, including NFPA 70E, NEC/CEC, and OSHA standards.
Coordinate, process, and document NETA testing activities and IR scanning.
Contribute to other key initiatives as assigned.