Electrical Operations SME 2

Spartanburg, SC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Electrical Operations SME 2 Mission Critical Infrastructure Location: Spartanburg SC

Overview

This organization is backed by dedicated leadership and investment with a clear mission as it operates at the bleeding edge of technology. Its goal is to scale and enhance high-performance computing (HPC) and cloud infrastructure that supports clients research production and delivery enabling breakthroughs that shape the industries of tomorrow. Its engineers build critical infrastructure to eliminate friction in scientific research simulations analysis and decision-making accelerating discovery and driving faster innovation.

The Electrical Systems Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Mission-Critical will serve as the owners on-site technical authority for electrical systems supporting the High-Performance Compute Center (HPCC) and its associated onsite power generation facilities. Five (5) Electrical SMEs will be assigned to rotating shifts ensuring continuous coverage and expert oversight 24/7/365.

Each SME will work alongside the contracted Critical Infrastructure Operators Mechanical Systems SMEs Hybrid Space (Liquid Cooling) Infrastructure SMEs and Energy Station SMEs providing real-time technical guidance operational oversight and training. Electrical SMEs will be fully qualified to operate maintain and troubleshoot all major electrical equipment and systems within their scope and are expected to lead by example in safety reliability and procedural adherence.

This position requires exceptional technical proficiency across medium- and low-voltage systems UPS and switchgear operation and integration with generator and power plant systems combined with the interpersonal and leadership skills to collaborate effectively with multiple operational teams.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Authority & Operations

Serve as the on-shift electrical authority for all power distribution UPS generator and switchgear operations within the HPCC.
Coordinate closely 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.
Monitor electrical system health identify anomalies and initiate or direct corrective actions as needed.
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.

Training & Procedure Development

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.

Safety & Compliance

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.

Communication & Documentation

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.

Required Experience

Associate or Bachelors 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.

Electrical Operations SME 2 Mission Critical Infrastructure Location: Spartanburg SCOverviewThis organization is backed by dedicated leadership and investment with a clear mission as it operates at the bleeding edge of technology. Its goal is to scale and enhance high-performance computing (HPC) an...