HIRING NATIONWIDE! Level 4 DC Power Technician

Job Description

Job Description

100% Travel Opportunity – Hiring Across the Entire U.S.

We are actively hiring nationwide for this role due to its travel-based nature .
As a traveling position , you will work on high-impact projects across the United States.

✅ Per diem is provided to fully cover travel-related expenses, so you can focus on delivering top-quality work without worrying about costs.

Travel Position

PositionSummary
The L4 Principal Installer is the ultimate authority on DC power deployment. You will oversee the most complex "Tier IV " installations, manage high-stakes brownfield retrofits, and serve as the final signatory for Quality Assurance (QA). Your role is to ensure that every installation, whether performed by internal teams or external contractors, meets the highest standards of safety, reliability, and engineering precision.

• Blueprint Scrubbing: Review engineered "Issued for Construction " (IFC) drawings to identify flaws in load calculations, cable pathing, or thermal management before equipment is unboxed.
• MOP Approval: You are the final reviewer of Methods of Procedure (MOPs) for Level 1-3 technicians. You must evaluate the risk of every "Hot Work " activity and provide contingency planning for worst-case scenarios.
• Standardization: Develop the "Gold Standard " for installation manuals, labeling schemes, and torque specifications used across the global data center fleet.

2. High-Stakes Project Orchestration

• Brownfield Retrofits: Lead the replacement of massive, live -48V DC plants while the data center is at full capacity, ensuring $N+1$ redundancy is maintained at every step.
• Vendor Management: Act as the primary technical point of contact for equipment OEMs (Vertiv, Schneider, Eltek) and third-party electrical contractors.
• Conflict Resolution: Resolve complex grounding loops or electromagnetic interference (EMI) issues that baffle lower-level technicians.

3. Compliance & Forensic Audit

• Post-Mortem Analysis: Lead investigations into installation-related failures or "near-misses, " providing the root-cause analysis (RCA) to the executive leadership.
• Final Commissioning (L5): Lead Integrated Systems Testing (IST), simulating total utility power loss to ensure DC plants and battery autonomy respond exactly as engineered.

4. Leadership & Mentorship

• Training Program Development: Create the curriculum for L1-L3 training and perform the "practical " exams for technician promotions.
• Safety Advocacy: Serve as the "Stop Work Authority " on-site. If a process is unsafe or technically flawed, the L4 has the final word to halt operations, regardless of project deadlines.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Code Compliance - Expert knowledge of NEC (National Electrical Code), IEEE 1188/450, and NFPA 70E. (Master)
• Architecture - Deep understanding of how DC power interacts with AC UPS, ATS, and Generator systems. (Expert)
• Risk Mitigation - Ability to perform "Live-Work " risk assessments and establish "Safe Work Zones " in high-density areas. (Expert)
• Diagnostic Tools - Proficiency with Power Quality Analyzers, Infrared Thermography, and Battery Impedance testing. (Master)

Education & Experience

• Experience: 12+ years in DC power/Critical Facilities, with at least 5 years leading multi-million-dollar installation projects.
• Preferred Licensing: Master Electrician license or a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.

Preferred Certifications

• RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer)
• DCDC (Data Center Design Consultant)
• Expert-Level OEM Certifications
• OSHA 30
• CPR Certification