Journeyman Electrician

Job Description

Job Description Job Title: Journeyman Electrician
Engagement Type: Full Time
Location: Onsite, Columbiana, AL
Reports To: Operations Director / Operations Lead
Schedule: To be confirmed Role Overview

This role supports a modular containerized data center facility. The electrician will be responsible for operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the full electrical plant serving a high-density compute environment. No prior data center experience is required; the candidate will receive system-specific onboarding and training.

Electrical Infrastructure

• Diesel generator: onsite standby power generation

• Power Distribution Container: primary switchgear, distribution panels, and metered PDUs

• High-density compute rack power feeds: 415V (B200 racks, IEC 309 125A 3P+N+PE) and 400V (B300 racks, IEC 309 125A 3P+N+PE) branch circuits

• Rack-level metered PDUs serving GPU compute infrastructure

• CDU (Coolant Distribution Unit) power feeds: 250 kW per unit

• UPS and transfer switching (confirm specifics during onboarding)

• BMS/BAS instrumentation and control wiring interfacing with mechanical systems

• PLC-controlled subsystems across power distribution and environmental monitoring

Experience Requirements

• Minimum: 5 years of hands-on commercial or industrial electrical experience, with demonstrated independent operation

• Preferred: 7+ years, including experience with high-voltage distribution (208V and above), generator systems, and PLC-controlled environments

Equipment & Skills

Power Distribution

• Switchgear operation and maintenance: commercial or industrial

• Panel schedules: reading, updating, and load balancing

• Single-line diagram interpretation

• Metered PDU installation and troubleshooting

• High-voltage branch circuit work: 208V and above

• IEC plug and connector types (IEC 309, C13, C19, C20)

Generator

• Standby diesel generator operation and maintenance

• Generator transfer switch: manual and automatic

• Load bank testing familiarity

• Generator fuel system inspection and maintenance

PLC / Controls

• PLC operation: reading ladder logic and fault codes

• PLC I/O troubleshooting: digital and analog signals

• Instrumentation wiring: sensors, transmitters, and transducers

• BMS/BAS: reading setpoints, alarms, and control sequences

• PLC programming or parameter modification

Safety

• Lockout/tagout (LOTO): written programs and field execution

• Energized work procedures: justified and documented

• Arc flash boundary identification and PPE selection

• NFPA 70E training

• Conduit, cable tray, and raceway installation and repair

Documentation

• As-built markup and redline drawings

• Maintenance logs and work order completion

• Following written SOPs and commissioning checklists

Certifications

• Alabama Journeyman Electrician License - Required

• OSHA 10 - Preferred

• NFPA 70E Training - Preferred

• No additional certifications required; hands-on experience and demonstrated competency take priority

Behavioral & Operational Expectations

• Ability to operate independently onsite without direct supervision during normal operations

• Reads and works from drawings and specifications without needing verbal walkthroughs

• Willing to contribute to SOPs where none exist

• Follows written SOPs and escalation procedures; does not improvise when protocols exist

• Communicates electrical anomalies promptly and accurately: written shift logs and verbal handoffs

• Physically capable of working in an outdoor containerized environment in Alabama summer conditions

• Comfortable working in close proximity to high-density, high-voltage equipment with strict PPE discipline

• Methodical fault isolation approach: traces circuits systematically rather than substituting components

Nice to Have

• Prior experience in a modular or containerized data center, co-location facility, critical facility, or industrial plant

• Familiarity with DCIM or power monitoring platforms

• Experience with high-density rack power infrastructure: overhead busway, whips, or branch circuit monitoring

• Master Electrician license

• Experience with commissioning or acceptance testing of electrical distribution systems

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We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.

Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.

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Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.

Company Description

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.\r\n\r\nWe’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.\r\n\r\nOur Services\r\nW3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.\r\n\r\nWe specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.\r\n\r\nWe are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.\r\n\r\nOur Expertise\r\nW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.\r\n\r\nAs a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.