Maxar is currently seeking a Master Electrician to join our team in Palo Alto, CA.
You will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical systems and equipment in our critical environment facilities.
You will also ensure compliance with safety codes and standards and contribute to the development and improvement of our departmental strategy and objectives.
You will also be responsible for basic maintenance and repairs, as well as proactive, preventative maintenance for our Bay area office buildings.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent customer service skills and a motivated attitude.
This individual is responsible for the maintaining work environment for the physical plant which is comprised of 14 buildings with a total of 1 million square feet of space.
Maxar is a trusted partner and innovator in Earth intelligence and space infrastructure.
Our unique approach combines decades of deep mission understanding and a proven foundation of commercial technology to deliver solutions with unrivaled speed, scale and cost effectiveness.
We are a community of creative problem-solvers who value collaboration and diversity in developing breakthrough technologies for the good of humanity.
Responsibilities:
Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, manuals, and wiring diagrams
Design and install electrical wiring, fixtures, and apparatus for lighting, intercom, alarm, and other systems
Inspect, test, and repair electrical systems, equipment, and devices
Follow safety procedures and regulations
Assist the facilities manager with planning and executing capital and operational budget planning
Work with colleagues to develop and implement departmental strategy, objectives, and improvement processes
Use and operate building management systems
Manage vendors and subcontractors to ensure quality and compliance
Keep accurate and comprehensive records pertaining to health and safety, building compliance, and quality assurance
Perform preventative maintenance as well as repairs to spectrum of electrical equipment including: MEP electrical interfaces and power distribution systems from utility entrance to branch circuit distribution panels, emergency generators, UPS, panels and transformers
Minimum Requirements:
Must be a US Citizen or permanent resident
Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical installation and maintenance
Experience in working with critical environment equipment such as chillers, CRACs, CRAHs, UPSs, PDUs, STSs, etc.
Journeyman/Master Electrician license or equivalent
Must be able to clearly communicate in English, spoken and written.
Ability to be on call.
Current CA driver’s license, with a clean driving record with no serious violations
Ability to travel to CA campuses as needed using the company vehicle
Preferred Qualifications:
Operational knowledge of electrical distribution, such as, switchgear, generators, UPS’s, PDU’s, and fire detection/suppression systems.
• Operational experience with data center critical infrastructure equipment (i.
e.
, CRAC/CRAH, RTU, chilled water systems, and other HVAC applications).
• Prior experience working with a team of electrical, mechanical and plumbing personnel.
• Field experience in a Facilities environment including: Office space, machine shop, paint shop, building circuit card assemblies, testing facilities, laboratory
• Knowledge of Electrical systems and controls in low voltage environments, clean rooms, and hazardous material areas.
• Demonstrated experience with a work order ticketing systems in creating, editing and closeout of completed tickets.
• Demonstrated experience in performing PMs of emergency generators, UPS, panels and transformers.
• Demonstrated experience in rewiring compact fluorescent light fixtures to ballast free LED fixtures.
• Ability to interface with contractors, technicians, managers, code enforcement personnel.
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Our salary ranges are market-driven and set to allow for flexibility.
Individual pay will be competitive based on a candidate’s unique set of knowledge, skills, and geographic diversity, with earnings potential commensurate with experience.
The range for this position is:
$32.
34 - $53.
91 hourly.
Maxar employees must follow all applicable Maxar policies and COVID-19 requirements as well as those of Maxar customers and third parties.
Individual job requirements may vary, and Maxar reserves the right to modify its policies and requirements as it deems appropriate in accordance with applicable law.
Maxar Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.