Enterprise Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Electrical Systems

About the role

The Enterprise Technical SME – Electrical Systems is responsible for ensuring Oracle’s Data Center Critical Facilities workforce develops and maintains the technical expertise required to safely operate and maintain mission-critical electrical infrastructure. Through enterprise curriculum ownership, technical leadership, and instructor-led delivery, this role helps establish a standardized, scalable training program that improves operational readiness, supports workforce development, and reinforces the reliability of Oracle’s global data center operations. This position is centrally based in Nashville and requires frequent travel to Oracle data center campuses to support instructor-led training, operational readiness, commissioning activities, and workforce development initiatives.

As a member of the DCFE Training Center of Excellence, this role serves as the technical authority for electrical infrastructure training and partners closely with Instructional Designers to develop curriculum, qualification standards, and learning solutions.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership
  • Serve as the enterprise training authority for critical electrical systems.
  • Establish and maintain enterprise electrical training standards and qualification requirements.
  • Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Commissioning teams to ensure training reflects current technologies, equipment, and industry best practices.
  • Incorporate lessons learned, operational events, and equipment changes into enterprise curriculum.
• Training Delivery
  • Deliver instructor-led classroom and field-based training for DCFE personnel.
  • Conduct hands-on instruction using electrical distribution equipment and operational scenarios.
  • Facilitate advanced technical workshops for experienced operators and technicians.
  • Support commissioning, startup, and operational readiness activities for new campuses.
  • Travel to Oracle data center campuses to deliver scheduled training programs and specialized technical instruction.
• Curriculum Development
  • Partner with Instructional Designers to create and maintain: technical training courses, qualification pathways, instructor guides, student learning materials, knowledge assessments, practical performance evaluations, and equipment-specific job aids.
  • Review and validate the technical accuracy of all electrical training content.
• Operational Readiness
  • Support enterprise workforce capability initiatives related to electrical operations.
  • Develop standardized qualification criteria for electrical systems and switching activities.
  • Recommend improvements to training based on technology evolution, operational trends, and business needs.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Identify enterprise knowledge gaps and recommend training solutions.
  • Evaluate training effectiveness through learner performance, operational feedback, and qualification metrics.
  • Maintain current knowledge of electrical distribution technologies, OEM updates, codes, and industry best practices.

Technical Scope

This role provides subject matter expertise for systems including, but not limited to:

• Utility service entrance equipment
• Medium Voltage (MV) distribution systems
• Low Voltage (LV) distribution systems
• Switchgear and switchboards
• Power transformers
• Protective relays and coordination
• Busway systems
• Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS)
• Static Transfer Switches (STS)
• Power Distribution Units (PDUs)
• Remote Power Panels (RPPs)
• Electrical one-line diagrams
• Grounding and bonding systems
• Electrical system monitoring
• Electrical switching procedures
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) as it applies to electrical operations
• Preventive and predictive maintenance practices
• Electrical troubleshooting and fault response

Required Qualifications

• Extensive experience operating and maintaining mission-critical electrical infrastructure in hyperscale, enterprise, utility, or industrial environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems supporting critical facilities.
• Experience performing or overseeing electrical switching operations in mission-critical environments.
• Experience developing or delivering technical training for adult learners.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex electrical concepts into practical, operational training.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently to Oracle data center campuses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in hyperscale data center operations.
• Experience supporting commissioning and startup of electrical infrastructure.
• Knowledge of electrical protection systems and power quality.
• Experience