Electrical Technician

Electrical Technician

G&E Real Estate Management Services Inc. seeks a skilled Electrical Technician to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot the core electrical systems that power our mission-critical facilities. Working 24/7/365 shift schedules, you will ensure reliable generation, distribution, backup, and emergency power operations, supporting data-center-grade environments and other high-availability assets.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate electrical distribution, UPS, generators, ATS, and BMS to maintain optimal performance.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and corrective repairs using the CMMS platform.
• Lead emergency response and root-cause analysis for power outages or equipment faults.
• Develop, review, and execute Methods of Procedure (MOPs), SOPs, and Emergency Operating Procedures.
• Enforce safety standards, including NFPA 70E, LOTO, and Arc Flash protection.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors for specialized repairs and upgrades.
• Manage load balancing, capacity planning, and redundancy (N+1, 2N) to prevent overloads.
• Troubleshoot and repair critical electrical components such as switchgear, PDUs, and battery systems.
• Assist with system upgrades, installations, and commissioning of new equipment.
• Maintain accurate documentation of schematics, control drawings, and equipment records.

Qualifications

• Trade school, military training, or Associate degree in Electrical Technology (or equivalent).
• Journeyman or Master Electrician license (highly preferred).
• NFPA 70E certification and OSHA 10/30 safety training (preferred).
• 3–5+ years of hands-on experience in a critical environment (data center, hospital, telecom, etc.).
• Proficiency reading single-line diagrams, schematics, and control drawings.
• Strong knowledge of UPS topologies, generators, switchgear, and power monitoring systems.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Physical ability to lift 50 lb and work safely in loud, confined electrical rooms.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and calm decision-making under pressure.
• Effective communication skills for documenting work and briefing non-technical stakeholders.