Maintenance Electrician - Data Center

Job Title

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology, to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities

• Be part of a 7x24 team that operates and monitors critical electrical, mechanical and fire/life safety systems within Optum Technology's enterprise data centers
• Monitor various BMS-building management systems and operate the SCADA-supervisory, control and data acquisition system
• Detect, assess and take corrective action to overcome issues detrimental to maintaining site operations in an N + 1 condition
• Perform recurring maintenance on data center mechanical and electrical assets, posting results in a CMMS-computer maintenance management system

Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation by streamlining workflows and automating repetitive tasks. Evaluate emerging trends to drive continuous improvement and strategic innovation.

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
• Licensed Journeyman OR current apprentice Electrician within 6 months of achieving journeyman license with the State of Minnesota
• Ability to lift and carry 40 pounds, sit and stand for long periods of time, climb ladders, walk on cat - walks and be comfortable working in elevated positions on lifts and platforms
• Ability to work Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Preferred Qualifications

• Master Electrician (Already having the license)
• Experience with Electrical Assets, including but not limited to UPS (uninterruptible power supplies), ATS (automatic transfer switches), VFD (variable frequency drives), PDU (power distribution units), and Generators
• Experience operating key mechanical assets, including but not limited to chillers, cooling towers, water treatment systems, CRACs - computer room air conditioners, pumps, sumps and leak detection systems
• Experience using key fire / life safety systems, including but not limited to VESDA - very early smoke detection apparatus and pre - action sprinkler systems
• Experience operating and manipulating VFDs and PLCs
• Experience installing WHIPS (power connections to various devices)
• Experience building and assembling computer room racks, cabinets, HDAs and cutting and installation of floor tiles

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $35.00 to $62.50 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.