Element Critical provides hybrid infrastructure solutions in an expanding portfolio of data center facilities across the country . Our mission is to meet the diverse needs of today’s business and technology leaders by delivering superior service and product offerings, cultivating trusted relationships with our customers, and motivating and enabling our employees . This is an opportunity to get involved near the ground level and grow exponentially with a company that is poised to execute.

Come join our team! OVERVIEW Department: Facility Operations FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Location: Austin, Texas Reports to: Operations Site Manager Element Critical is seeking to add a detail-oriented Data Center Electrician Technician who aligns with our company values of accountability, integrity, grit, and problem-solving. This position participates in a 24/7 operational support model.

DC Electrician Technician share responsibility for after- hours support through a weekly rotating on-call schedule that is distributed to all participating onsite team members and managed on a monthly rotation basis. This experienced team works to maintain the critical physical infrastructure that supports Element Critical. Specifically, this team works to ensure that the data center's Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing systems operate at 100% availability while maintaining first-class customer service to our critical data centers.

This role involves maintaining, repairing, and installing electrical systems in a data center, including UPS systems, PDUs, generators, and switchgear, while ensuring safety, compliance, and minimal downtime. The position requires experience in industrial or data center electrical systems, strong troubleshooting skills, and knowledge of monitoring tools like BMS or EPMS.

Responsibilities

will include but not be limited to the following: Electrical Maintenance and Repairs: Perform regular inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on electrical equipment, including breakers, UPS systems, power distribution units (PDUs), generators, and switchgear. Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues quickly to minimize downtime and ensure reliable power to all data center systems. Power Distribution: Install, maintain, and monitor electrical distribution systems to ensure reliable power to all areas of the data center.

Conduct load balancing on circuits and ensure compliance with power usage effectiveness (PUE) goals. Compliance and Safety: Follow all electrical safety standards and data center policies, including OSHA, NFPA 70E, and relevant electrical codes. Perform electrical work safely and ensure that the electrical systems are up to code and compliant with industry standards.

Equipment Installation: Assist with the installation and commissioning of new electrical equipment, including power panels, PDUs, transformers, and other related components.

Requirements

Emergency Power Management: Test and monitor UPS systems, backup generators, and other critical power infrastructure to ensure reliability in case of outages. Coordinate with the facilities team on regular load testing and preventive maintenance for emergency power systems. Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of all electrical work, inspections, and maintenance activities performed within the data center.

Provide detailed reports on incidents, system status, and power capacity planning to management. Monitoring and Automation: Utilize Building Management Systems (BMS) or Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) to track power usage, detect anomalies, and support troubleshooting efforts.