Electrical Operations SME 2

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-shift electrical authority for all power distribution, UPS, generator, and switchgear operations within the HPCC.
• Cook up close with contracted operator teams to ensure safe and reliable operation of all electrical systems across data center, compute, and power generation environments.
• Provide technical guidance during switching, energization, and restoration activities, ensuring all operations are performed per established procedures and owner standards.
• Maintain in-depth understanding of site electrical single-line diagrams, system interdependencies, and protection schemes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical faults, alarms, and abnormal system conditions in coordination with Controls, Mechanical, and other cross-functional teams.
• Participate in root cause analyses following electrical events or system disruptions.
• Support commissioning, acceptance testing, and equipment start-up activities.
• Mentor and train contracted operators and maintenance personnel in electrical safety, system operation, and procedure execution.
• Participate in developing and refining operating procedures, LOTO plans, and performing technical reviews.
• Support qualification programs and skills assessments to ensure competency among all electrical operators.
• Enforce adherence to electrical safety standards, including NFPA 70E, OSHA, and owner-specific EHS requirements.
• Serve as the on-shift authority for Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), electrical/arc-flash PPE compliance, and energized work permitting.
• Promote a culture of safety, procedural discipline, and accountability across all shifts and teams.
• Act as the primary electrical liaison between the Critical Infrastructure, Compute Infrastructure, and Energy Station teams.
• Ensure proper communication of electrical system status during shift handovers and operational transitions.
• Ensure maintenance of accurate shift logs, equipment status updates, and event documentation.
• Identify gaps or opportunities to improve standard operating procedures and escalate recommendations to the Department Manager, Electrical.
• Contribute to lessons-learned documentation following system events or procedural deviations.

Requirements

• Average or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 8 years of experience working with medium- and low-voltage electrical systems in data centers, industrial, or power generation facilities.
• Demonstrated proficiency in switchgear, UPS, generator systems, protective relays, and power distribution design and operation.
• Proven ability to mentor and train other operators or technicians in safe electrical practices and operational procedures.
• Strong understanding of NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, OSHA, and industry best practices for critical electrical environments.
• Ability to interpret complex electrical schematics, system drawings, and control logic diagrams.
• Excellent communication and situational awareness in high-pressure or live operational environments.