• Data Center Electrician

    Aerotek (Ridgeville, SC)


    Job Description

    We are seeking a highly skilled and knowledgeable Electrician to support the electrical infrastructure of a mission-critical data center. This role involves maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing complex electrical systems to ensure continuous uptime and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with industrial power systems and a strong understanding of electrical theory, distribution, and backup systems.

    Responsibilities

    + Operate and maintain electrical systems, including server rack level electrical repairs and installations.

    + Manage Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) and Static Transfer Switches (STS).

    + Maintain Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems and battery banks.

    + Work with Power Distribution Units (PDUs) and associated components.

    + Handle transformers used in industrial applications, such as isolation and step-up/down.

    + Perform preventive maintenance and emergency repairs on electrical infrastructure.

    + Monitor and improve power factor to optimize energy efficiency.

    + Calculate and configure battery strings based on voltage and float requirements.

    + Implement dual-corded power setups for redundancy.

    + Troubleshoot both AC and DC voltage systems, understanding their flow and behavior.

    + Maintain accurate documentation, including one-line diagrams, schematics, and maintenance logs.

    + Collaborate with engineering and IT teams to ensure electrical reliability and compliance.

    + Support electrical distribution systems, including switchgear, panels, breakers, and monitoring systems.

    Essential Skills

    + Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial or data center electrical systems.

    + Familiarity with server rack level electrical repairs and installations.

    + Strong understanding of ATS vs. STS functionality and differences.

    + Knowledge of static UPS components, including rectifier, inverter, bypass, and battery bank.

    + Understanding of power factor and its role in electrical systems.

    + Knowledge of AC vs. DC voltage characteristics and flow.

    + Ability to perform battery string calculations and parallel configurations.

    + Understanding of PDU components and their role in power distribution.

    + Experience with electrical distribution systems, including switchgear and panels, transformers, and power distribution units.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Monitoring Systems (EMS).

    + Familiarity with NFPA 70E, NEC, and other relevant codes.

    + Ability to work independently and respond to emergency situations.

    + Strong communication and documentation skills.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Work shifts are available on a first-come, first-served basis, with options including: 1st shift (0700-1700), 2nd shift (1630-0230), and 3rd shift (0200-1200), with schedules from Sunday to Wednesday and Wednesday to Saturday. Personal protective equipment, including a Type 2 hardhat, hi-vis vests, safety glasses, and steel-toed shoes, is required.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $33.64/hr.

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

    classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

     

    subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

    available for this temporary role may include the following:

    • Medical, dental & vision

    • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

    • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

    • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

    • Short and long-term disability

    • Health Spending Account (HSA)

    • Transportation benefits

    • Employee Assistance Program

    • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Ridgeville,SC.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 2025.

    About Aerotek:

    We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

     

    Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.