Electrician - San Jose, CA

VetJobs•San Jose, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

BGIS is seeking an Electrician to join its team in Santa Clara, California. BGIS provides integrated facility management, project management, energy and sustainability, and real estate services. The Electrician performs electrical repairs and maintenance and coordinates external vendors to meet client requirements. The role communicates with client managers during electrical activities and ensures that work maintains redundancy, safety, code compliance, and operational integrity. The position reviews Methods of Procedure (MOPs), scopes of work, and system feeds; verifies equipment readiness; and ensures systems are restored to normal operation after maintenance or project work. It also coordinates, processes, and documents required NETA testing and infrared (IR) scanning. The role involves responding to client requests and emergencies, carrying out onsite electrical work, maintaining facility equipment, inspecting and troubleshooting critical electrical infrastructure, ordering repair supplies, and keeping accurate records. The Electrician works with vendors, contractors, BGIS support teams, and client contacts, while following applicable safety requirements and demonstrating BGIS values.

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-line diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation.
Strong communication and teamwork skills for working with BGIS support teams and client contacts.
Experience with NETA testing and IR scanning.
Proficiency in business-environment software applications.
Ability to learn quickly, adapt to changing conditions, and resolve issues promptly.
Ability to maintain focus, communicate clearly, respond quickly, follow established processes, and complete tasks within targeted time frames in a critical facilities environment.
Willingness and ability to travel to local client locations.
Physical ability to walk jobsites over 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 respond to off-hour emergency calls.

Nice To Haves

Experience in mission-critical environments such as data centers, hospitals, or power generation facilities.
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.
Respond to client service requests and monitor requests in the work order management system.
Provide professional customer service and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external clients.
Respond to off-hour emergency calls.
Coordinate with vendors and contractors and ensure their work meets BGIS and client standards.
Contribute to other key initiatives as assigned.
Review MOPs, scopes of work, and system documentation to verify redundancy and proper electrical paths of travel.
Verify critical equipment is secured, backed up, and tested before electrical work.
Perform onsite electrical tasks included in the client service agreement.
Maintain facility equipment according to preventive 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 systems and recommend upgrades as needed.
Order parts and supplies for maintenance and repairs.
Maintain accurate documentation of work performed and equipment status.
Diagnose and resolve electrical faults promptly.
Follow applicable state, federal, and industry safety requirements, including NFPA 70E, NEC/CEC, and OSHA standards.
Coordinate, process, and document NETA testing activities and IR scanning.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
Health savings account and healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts.
401(k) with a company match.
Paid time off and paid company holidays.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Employee assistance program.
Tuition reimbursement.
Paid parental leave.
Gym membership discount.
Team member referral bonus.