IR Scanning Electrician

Apple • Santa Clara, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Apple’s Critical Facilities Electrical team is responsible for the safe and reliable operation of electrical systems and critical infrastructure across Apple’s NorCal Places portfolio. The team’s preventive program emphasizes early detection, root-cause analysis, and condition-based maintenance, working with engineering, operations, and capital projects to protect people and facilities.

The IR Scanning Electrician is the dedicated thermographer responsible for infrared inspections of electrical equipment across Apple’s NorCal campuses. The role performs thermographic surveys of switchgear, panelboards, transformers, motor control centers, and distribution equipment; documents findings; prioritizes remediation with the electrical operations team; and contributes to the team’s predictive maintenance program. The position reports to the Electrical Manager.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of commercial, industrial, utility, or critical-facilities electrical experience.
• Current Level I infrared thermography qualification or certification from a recognized program aligned with an applicable industry standard or employer-approved written practice, such as ASNT SNT-TC-1A or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience conducting infrared inspections of energized electrical distribution equipment rated from 120/208 V through 12 kV.
• Proficiency with radiometric thermal-imaging cameras and infrared reporting software.
• Ability to interpret thermal patterns accurately while accounting for load, emissivity, reflected temperature, environmental conditions, and equipment construction.
• Ability to produce technically accurate, well-organized inspection reports and clearly communicate conditions requiring immediate escalation.
• Ability to work independently, follow established procedures, and coordinate with site operations personnel.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70E electrical safe-work practices.
• Ability to read and interpret single-line diagrams, panel schedules, and electrical drawings.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and work from ladders or lifts as required.

Nice To Haves

• Infrared Thermography Level II certification or higher.
• Proven experience conducting infrared surveys in high-reliability environments such as enterprise data centers or critical utility infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience establishing or scaling a predictive, condition-based infrared inspection program.
• In-depth experience assessing switchgear, transformers, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, automatic transfer switches (ATS), busway, and emergency or standby generation systems.
• Working familiarity with arc-flash assessments, equipment incident-energy labeling, and compliance documentation under NFPA 70E.

Responsibilities

• Perform infrared thermographic surveys on switchgear, panelboards, transformers, motor control centers, and distribution equipment across Apple’s NorCal campuses.
• Document inspection findings in technically accurate, well-organized reports.
• Partner with the electrical operations team to prioritize remediation.
• Communicate conditions requiring immediate escalation.
• Contribute to the Critical Facilities Electrical team’s predictive maintenance program.
• Coordinate with site operations personnel while following established procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed