Maintenance Electrician - Data Center

UnitedHealth Group•Elk River, MN

39d•$35 - $63

About The Position

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology, to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Primary Responsibilities: Be part of a 7x24 team that operates and monitors critical electrical, mechanical and fire/life safety systems within Optum Technology’s enterprise data centers Monitor various BMS-building management systems and operate the SCADA-supervisory, control and data acquisition system Detect, assess and take corrective action to overcome issues detrimental to maintaining site operations in an N + 1 condition Perform recurring maintenance on data center mechanical and electrical assets, posting results in a CMMS-computer maintenance management system Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation by streamlining workflows and automating repetitive tasks. Evaluate emerging trends to drive continuous improvement and strategic innovation. You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
Licensed Journeyman/Master Electrician (Already having the license) OR current apprentice Electrician within 6 months of achieving journeyman license with the State of Minnesota
Ability to lift and carry 40 pounds, sit and stand for long periods of time, climb ladders, walk on cat - walks and be comfortable working in elevated positions on lifts and platforms
Ability to work Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Nice To Haves

Experience with Electrical Assets, including but not limited to UPS (uninterruptible power supplies), ATS (automatic transfer switches), VFD (variable frequency drives), PDU (power distribution units), and Generators
Experience operating key mechanical assets, including but not limited to chillers, cooling towers, water treatment systems, CRACs - computer room air conditioners, pumps, sumps and leak detection systems
Experience using key fire / life safety systems, including but not limited to VESDA - very early smoke detection apparatus and pre - action sprinkler systems
Experience operating and manipulating VFDs and PLCs
Experience installing WHIPS (power connections to various devices)
Experience building and assembling computer room racks, cabinets, HDAs and cutting and installation of floor tiles

Responsibilities

Be part of a 7x24 team that operates and monitors critical electrical, mechanical and fire/life safety systems within Optum Technology’s enterprise data centers
Monitor various BMS-building management systems and operate the SCADA-supervisory, control and data acquisition system
Detect, assess and take corrective action to overcome issues detrimental to maintaining site operations in an N + 1 condition
Perform recurring maintenance on data center mechanical and electrical assets, posting results in a CMMS-computer maintenance management system
Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation by streamlining workflows and automating repetitive tasks. Evaluate emerging trends to drive continuous improvement and strategic innovation.