Electrical Systems Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Mission-Critical
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Job Location:
Muhlenberg County, KY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Electrical Systems Subject Matter Expert (SME) Mission-Critical
Location: Spartanburg SC (Relocation Offered)
Compensation: $150000 $200000 Bonus 100% Company-Paid Benefits
Overview
We are seeking an Electrical Systems Subject Matter Expert (SME) to serve as the on-site technical authority for mission-critical electrical systems supporting a High-Performance Compute Center (HPCC) and associated on-site power generation infrastructure.
This role is part of a rotating team of Electrical SMEs providing continuous 24/7/365 coverage. The SME works directly alongside Critical Infrastructure Operators Mechanical Systems SMEs Liquid Cooling Infrastructure SMEs and Energy Station teams to ensure safe reliable and efficient electrical operations across data center compute and power generation environments.
The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on expertise in medium- and low-voltage electrical systems UPS and switchgear operations and generator integration paired with strong leadership communication and safety-first operational discipline.
Key Responsibilities
Electrical Operations Authority
Serve as the on-shift electrical authority for all power distribution UPS generator and switchgear systems supporting the HPCC
Provide real-time technical oversight during switching energization restoration and abnormal operating conditions
Coordinate closely with contracted operator teams to ensure safe and reliable electrical operations
Monitor system performance identify anomalies and direct corrective actions
System Knowledge & Troubleshooting
Maintain in-depth understanding of electrical single-line diagrams protection schemes and system interdependencies
Troubleshoot electrical faults alarms and abnormal conditions in coordination with controls mechanical and cross-functional teams
Participate in root-cause analyses following electrical events outages or system disruptions
Support commissioning acceptance testing and equipment start-up activities
Safety Compliance & Procedures
Serve as on-shift authority for Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) energized work permitting and arc-flash PPE compliance
Enforce adherence to NFPA 70 NFPA 70E OSHA and site-specific EHS requirements
Promote a culture of safety procedural discipline and accountability across all shifts
Assist in developing reviewing and refining operating procedures and LOTO plans
Training Communication & Governance
Mentor and train operators and maintenance personnel on electrical safety system operation and procedural execution
Support qualification programs and skills assessments for electrical operators
Act as the primary electrical liaison between infrastructure compute and power generation teams
Ensure clear communication during shift handovers and operational transitions
Maintain accurate shift logs equipment status updates and event documentation
Identify procedural gaps or improvement opportunities and escalate recommendations to leadership
Contribute to lessons-learned documentation following incidents or deviations
Qualifications
Associate or Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Electrical Technology or a related field or equivalent hands-on experience
8 years of experience working with medium- and low-voltage electrical systems in data centers industrial facilities or power generation environments
Strong operational experience with switchgear UPS systems generators protective relays and power distribution systems
Proven ability to mentor and train operators or technicians in electrical safety and operations
Thorough knowledge of NFPA 70 NFPA 70E OSHA regulations and mission-critical electrical best practices
Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics single-line diagrams and control logic
Strong situational awareness and decision-making skills in live high-pressure operational environments
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
Why Join
This is a hands-on operations-focused role supporting cutting-edge mission-critical compute infrastructure. As an Electrical Systems SME you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability safety and performance of high-density compute and power generation systems in a highly advanced operational environment.
Key Skills
- Databases
- System Design
- Cybersecurity
- System Architecture
- Intelligence Experience
- Military Experience
- Requirements Gathering
- Joint Operations
- Curriculum Development
- DoD Experience
- FISMA
- Ant
