Electrical Journeyman

About the role

As a Journeyman Electrician, you will ensure data center electrical systems are installed, maintained, and repaired to the highest standards—driving uptime, safety, and compliance while supporting project delivery across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, including wiring, conduits, lighting, and control systems in strict adherence to codes and standards.
• Perform routine inspections of electrical systems and equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical issues, implementing effective and efficient solutions.
• Ensure all electrical work complies with local, state, and federal regulations and codes.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents and injuries; report unsafe conditions immediately.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and practices and utilize appropriate tools and equipment, ensuring proper maintenance.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to determine layout and customer needs.
• Cookordinate with electricians, technicians, and data center staff to install, test, and commission systems within project timelines.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members regarding project status and issues.
• Provide guidance and training to apprentices and less experienced electricians as needed.
• Keep work areas clean and organized; maintain accurate records of work performed and materials used.
• Assist in preparing project status reports as required.
• Respond promptly to emergencies (e.g., outages, failures) to minimize downtime; participate in on-call rotation as required.
• Travel 60–70% to various data center locations or project sites, following travel policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to work a 40-hour work week; overtime and night shifts as required.
• Valid driver’s license meeting insurance requirements to drive company vehicles.
• 4+ years of experience as an electrician; 1+ year in data center or similar preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail; excellent understanding of electrical principles per local and national codes.
• Ability to self-motivate and manage workflow independently and collaboratively; strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents.
• Proficiency with tools/equipment: saws, threaders, wire tuggers, knock punches, hand/mechanical/hydraulic benders, cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, jack hammers.
• Operate and work from mechanical personnel lifts (electric or gas powered).
• Operate company vehicles with manual and automatic transmissions (
• High school diploma or GED required; completion of a certified apprenticeship program (as required by state law).
• Valid Journeyman Electrician License (as required by state laws).
• Additional certifications (OSHA, NFPA 70E, etc.) are a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonus (if applicable).
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• First time homebuyer program (if applicable, based off comp).
• Collaborative, high-energy workplace.

Our Core Values

• Safety - We proactively protect our people and environment.
• Inclusion - We respect and appreciate diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
• Speed - We move fast, act decisively, and stay agile.
• Innovation - We challenge assumptions and simplify processes.
• Judgment - We make sound decisions with the business in mind.
• Accountability - We take ownership and deliver results.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Employees must be able to hear, speak, and communicate effectively.
• Work occurs in data center environments with potential exposure to electrical hazards, noise, and varying temperatures.
• Flexible hours, including nights and weekends, may be required.
• Physical requirements include bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, climbing, kneeling, balancing, pushing, pulling, and reaching overhead.
• Must lift at least 50 lbs, raise arms above shoulder level, and perform overhead work for extended periods.
• The ability to climb and carry ladders (up to 12 ft), navigate stairways, and work at heights up to 90 ft using ladders, scaffolds, or lifts is essential.
• Employees must access restricted areas (e.g., switchgear rooms, vaults, tunnels, crawl spaces) and wear full PPE.
• Good vision and hearing (normal or corrected) and accurate color identification are required.
• Some projects may lack food facilities, so bringing meals and snacks is necessary.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.