Data Center Electrician - Critical Power Depl

About the role

The Data Center Electrician will perform and support data center electrical deployment activities from overhead busway through cabinet-level power. This role will install and validate power equipment, support safe cabinet energization, replace in-rack power distribution units (PDUs), and help to maintain redundant, balanced, and reliable critical power paths. Work will be coordinated closely with Salute site leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Busway Tap Box Installation and Maintenance
  • Inspect overhead busway conditions before installation and identify visible defects or unsafe conditions.
  • Install customer-provided tap boxes in accordance with approved electrical layouts and designated cabinet power assignments.
  • Verify placement, orientation, electrical security, breaker sizing, labeling, and applicable torque requirements.
  • Support busway maintenance activities, including infrared (IR) scanning, as assigned.
  • Complete required installation documentation and activity reporting.
• Cabinet Power Whip Connection
  • Route and secure cabinet power whips from tap boxes to customer cabinets.
  • Connect cabinet input power and verify cable integrity, connection points, and phase configuration where applicable.
  • Confirm labeling and complete a cable-management review.
• Cabinet Mounting and Grounding Verification
  • Verify cabinets are securely mounted and stabilized and proper grounding/bonding installed, free of visible damage, and configured in accordance with approved documentation.
  • Confirm the cabinet and surrounding work area are safe and ready for energization.
• Cabinet Energization Support
  • Coordinate energization with operations teams; activate breakers and validate voltage in accordance with approved procedures and authorization.
  • Confirm successful cabinet power-up and document completed energization activities.
• In-Rack PDU Replacement
  • Remove failed or designated in-rack PDUs and install approved replacements.
  • Reconnect server power cords, restore orderly cable management, and verify cord connections.
  • Perform functional verification and confirm restored cabinet operation.
• Power Distribution Planning and Validation
  • Validate cabinet power assignments to maintain end-to-end A/B redundancy and avoid introducing single points of failure.
  • Confirm loads are balanced across UPS systems and remain within defined capacity and operating limits.
  • Monitor circuit loading and escalate conditions that could create overload or redundancy risk.
  • Coordinate distribution changes with site operations and customer stakeholders.
  • Maintain alignment with approved electrical one-line diagrams and power plans throughout deployment.
• Safety and Coordination Expectations
  • Perform work in accordance with site electrical safety policies, lockout/tagout requirements, approved procedures, and applicable codes and standards, including NFPA 70E.
  • Coordinate with site operations and customer representatives before energization or other electrical switching activities.
  • Exercise best practices to minimize disruption and maintain equipment integrity during all replacement activities.
  • Prepare required energized electrical work permit documentation; CoreWeave retains responsibility for review and approval of work performed in accordance with NFPA 70E.
  • Stop work and promptly escalate unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, design conflicts, capacity concerns, or deviations from approved plans.

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with commercial, industrial, or mission-critical electrical distribution systems.
• Working knowledge of overhead busway, tap boxes, breakers, cabinet power whips, grounding and bonding, rack PDUs, and three-phase power concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to read electrical one-line diagrams, power plans, equipment labels, and installation documentation.
• Current NFPA 70E training and qualification to perform assigned electrical work, or the ability to obtain required qualification before assignment.
• Applicable electrical license, credential, or employer authorization required by the work location and assigned task.
• Ability to use electrical test equipment and torque tools safely and accurately within the individual's training and authorization.
• Strong documentation, communication, and coordination skills in an active data center environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting live data center deployments, cabinet energization, or critical power operations.
• Experience with redundant A/B power architectures, UPS capacity management, load balancing, and infrared thermography.
• OSHA 10/30, lockout/tagout, first aid/CPR, or related site-safety training.

Physical and Work Requirements

• Work in an active data center environment and comply with all site access, personal protective equipment, and safety requirements.
• Safely lift, position, and handle tools, cabling, tap boxes, and rack-level electrical components within established team-lift and equipment-handling limits.
• Work at elevation using approved access equipment and perform tasks around overhead busway and cabinet infrastructure, as authorized.
• Support scheduled deployment windows, maintenance periods, or off-hours energization activities when required.

Benefits

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy 8 company-paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and PTO so you can rest, celebrate, and take care of what matters most.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including Medical, Dental, and Vision that you can enroll in starting on Day 1. Coverage begins the first of the month following 30-days of employment.
• Peace of Mind: The Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees, even if you do not participate in the benefits package.
• Your financial future matters: Enjoy our employer-supported 401(K) with immediate 100% vesting, plus a 3% employer match and a 50% match on the next 2%.
• Wellness Support: Access to HSA, mental health resources, and gym discounts—because your health matters.
• Extra Protection & Perks: Through discounted group programs, such as legal services, home & auto insurance, pet insurance, and ID theft protection for life's unexpected moments.

Pay

The base salary range for this role is $45/hourly. This range reflects a good-faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to pay upon hire, based on factors such as skills, experience, education, and market/location. Final compensation will be determined by job-related factors consistent with applicable law.

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