Maintenance Electrician - Data Center

About the role

Be part of a 7x24 team that operates and monitors critical electrical, mechanical and fire/life safety systems within Optum Technology's enterprise data centers. You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Responsibilities

• Monitor various BMS-building management systems and operate the SCADA-supervisory, control and data acquisition system
• Detect, assess and take corrective action to overcome issues detrimental to maintaining site operations in an N + 1 condition
• Perform recurring maintenance on data center mechanical and electrical assets, posting results in a CMMS-computer maintenance management system
• Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation by streamlining workflows and automating repetitive tasks
• Evaluate emerging trends to drive continuous improvement and strategic innovation

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Licensed Journeyman OR current apprentice Electrician within 6 months of achieving journeyman license with the State of Minnesota
• Ability to lift and carry 40 pounds, sit and stand for long periods of time, climb ladders, walk on catwalks and be comfortable working in elevated positions on lifts and platforms
• Ability to work Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Preferred Qualifications

• Master Electrician (Already having the license)
• Experience with Electrical Assets, including but not limited to UPS (uninterruptible power supplies), ATS (automatic transfer switches), VFD (variable frequency drives), PDU (power distribution units), and Generators
• Experience operating key mechanical assets, including but not limited to chillers, cooling towers, water treatment systems, CRACs - computer room air conditioners, pumps, sumps and leak detection systems
• Experience using key fire / life safety systems, including but not limited to VESDA - very early smoke detection apparatus and pre-action sprinkler systems
• Experience operating and manipulating VFDs and PLCs
• Experience installing WHIPS (power connections to various devices)
• Experience building and assembling computer room racks, cabinets, HDAs and cutting and installation of floor tiles

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

Pay

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. The salary for this role will range from $35 to $63 annually based on full-time employment.

Schedule

Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM