Sr. Preventive Maintenance Electrical Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Preventive Maintenance Electrical Technician to lead plan and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs for critical electrical systems and infrastructure. This is a senior hands-on technical role requiring extensive experience with power distribution circuit protection and mission-critical electrical equipment.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in electrical systems advanced diagnostic capabilities and proven experience maintaining and servicing circuit breakers switchgear and power distribution equipment in industrial commercial or secure facility environments. This role plays a key part in ensuring system reliability safety and minimal unplanned downtime.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute preventive and corrective maintenance activities for complex electrical systems across the facility.
• Perform detailed inspection testing maintenance and repair of electrical infrastructure including circuit breakers (LV/MV) switchgear panels transformers and power distribution systems.
• Conduct advanced diagnostics such as infrared thermography electrical load analysis insulation resistance testing and breaker performance testing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical failures root-cause issues and system inefficiencies.
• Maintain and service motors variable speed drives (VSDs) power distribution units (PDUs) uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and motor control centers (MCCs).
• Perform breaker racking testing coordination verification and maintenance in accordance with manufacturer specifications and safety standards.
• Support and mentor junior technicians providing technical guidance and best-practice instruction.
• Collaborate with mechanical HVAC controls and facilities teams to support integrated maintenance operations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records reports and documentation using CMMS or equivalent systems.
• Ensure all work complies with NEC NFPA OSHA local electrical codes and internal safety procedures.
• Monitor electrical system condition and performance recommending upgrades repairs or replacements to improve reliability and safety.

Basic Qualifications

• TS/SCI w/ Poly Clearance is required
• High school diploma or equivalent (technical or trade education strongly preferred).
• 7 years of hands-on experience in electrical maintenance within industrial commercial data center or critical facility environments.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining testing and troubleshooting circuit breakers switchgear and power distribution systems.
• Strong working knowledge of AC/DC systems three-phase power electrical protection and grounding systems.
• Proficiency using advanced electrical test equipment (multimeters megohmmeters clamp meters IR cameras etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings schematics and one-line diagrams.
• Strong troubleshooting analytical and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in high-reliability environments.
• Physical ability to stand walk climb ladders work in electrical rooms and lift equipment as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Journeyman or Master Electrician license.
• Technical certification trade school training or military electrical background.
• Experience with medium-voltage systems protective relays and breaker coordination studies.
• Familiarity with CMMS platforms and preventive/predictive maintenance programs.
• Strong knowledge of NEC NFPA 70E OSHA and electrical safety best practices.
• Prior experience in secure mission-critical or high-availability facilities.
• Leadership experience or prior role as a lead or senior technician.

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