Electrical Subject Matter Expert
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Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

For 25 years,has been a trusted partner in providing world-class data center solutions. With a focus on sustainable, secure, and reliable infrastructure, Stream empowers businesses to scale their digital operations while prioritizing environmental and social responsibility.

Stream Data Centerscontinues to set new standards for innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability in the data center industry, having provided premium data center services since 1999. Now, with 90% of its inventory leased to Fortune 100 customers, the company has acquired, developed and managed more than 27 data center projects nationally, while leadership has remained consistent for over two decades.

From site selection to data center construction and operations, Stream develops wholesale colocation capacity and build-to-suit facilities for hyperscale and enterprise users in major markets across the United States. Additionally, Stream sources and develops low-risk land sites for optimum data center development and provides energy procurement services with a focus on reducing market risk and providing low-cost renewable energy options.

Stream Data Centers is headquartered in Dallas, Texas and is the technical real estate affiliate of, a full service commercial real estate investment, development and services company. With $8.8 billion in annual transactions and 1,400+ professionals in 17 core markets, Stream is one of the most successful commercial real estate firms in the nation.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Electrical Subject Matter Expert (SME) will be a part of the Operations team and will act as the campus data center electrical system technical operations expert. The Electrical Subject Matter Expert will need to have a broad understanding of electrical system and equipment function and will be responsible for procedure-based electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, training, and project oversight. The candidate will need to be experienced in Low Voltage & Medium Voltage power distribution, electrical protection & controls systems, UPS and battery systems, electrical testing, applicable electrical codes and standards, and have a basic understanding of mechanical systems. The Electrical Subject Matter Expert will provide daily assistance to Critical Engineering Technicians to interpret blueprints/schematics, conduct tours of systems, support construction installation and commissioning, and assess electrical equipment conditions. In addition to technical capability, this candidate will be equipped with project management skills that are essential for team alignment to corporate strategies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as an onsite technical resource of electrical infrastructure systems and equipment, with an emphasis on practical field operation
• Ensure appropriate cross-functional collaboration between local electrical team and applicable local and global teams
• Conduct or oversee hands-on troubleshooting, repair, retrofit, and maintenance of electrical equipment
• Plan resource, author or approve work procedures to cover electrical troubleshooting, repair, retrofit, and maintenance activities, with an emphasis on assessing & mitigating personnel and critical systems and operational risk
• Oversee electrical system configurations and component upgrades to ensure system integrity is maintained and that all modifications to existing systems are in compliance with best practices, including change control processes
• Provide Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) oversight of construction projects & maintenance activity
• Lead and/or participate in root-cause analysis activities in area of expertise
• Provide training to Critical Engineer Technicians and other cross functional teams on electrical equipment, systems, procedures, and changes
• Manage vendor relationships for electrical maintenance and retrofit work
• Provide feedback on global electrical maintenance strategies and global electrical system design improvements
• Contribute to electrical safety program for site
• Provide support in a critical environment with potential for high stress decision making
• Occasional travel for factory witness tests, collaboration, training, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years relevant electrical industry experience or electrical trade level experience
• Bachelor's degree or trade certification in related field plus 3+ years relevant electrical industry experience will be considered in lieu of 7+ years relevant electrical industry experience
• Experience in critical environments.
• Theoretical and practical understanding of power equipment & systems, with expertise in electrical equipment design, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and/or construction
• Working knowledge of critical facility operations with experience or understanding of procedure-based work
• Working knowledge of mechanical, controls, and fire and life safety systems
• Experience interpreting blueprints/CAD drawings
• Experience in comprehending electrical plans, specifications, and equipment shop drawings
• Experience working in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in a data center industry.
• NETA or NICET electrical testing experience/certifications
• Instrumentation & control, power system protection, power automation, etc. experience
• Experience in high voltage (up to 345kV) equipment construction, operation, and maintenance
• Trade Certification or state license as an electrician
• Equipment field service engineering or representative experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/CONSIDERATIONS

• Perform physical tasks, including moving heavy equipment ( up to 50 pounds), operating critical infrastructure, crawling in tight spaces.
• Work in a noisy environment with ear protection and eye protection; potential to work at heights and from ladders
• Perform extended site rounds that could include long distances of walking and long periods of time being away from a desk. Use hands to manipulate small wires and objects.

Base range $120,000 - $140,000. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, location, and other job-related reasons. Stream Data Centers offers annual bonus, benefits, flexible time off (vacation), 401k and a variety of other perks and benefits.

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Stream is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, military status, or any other reason prohibited by law. Note - Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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Seniority level

• Seniority levelNot Applicable

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionEngineering and Information Technology

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