The posting
Job Description
BGIS is currently seeking an Electrician to join the team in Santa Clara, CA.
BGIS is a leading provider of integrated facility management, project management, energy & sustainability, and real estate services. With a team of over 7,000 globally, we inspire better business performance by creating optimized, client-focused environments. Join us to make an impact in a collaborative, innovative workplace.
The Electrician is responsible performance of electrical repairs and maintenance services along with coordination of external vendors to meet client requirements. The role communicates with client managers during all electrical activities and ensures all work maintains redundancy, safety, code compliance, and operational integrity. The position reviews all MOPs (Methods of Procedure), scopes of work, and system feeds, verifies equipment readiness, and ensures systems are restored to normal operation following maintenance or project activities. Responsibilities include coordinating, processing and documenting all required NETA (InterNational Electrical Testing Association) testing and IR (Infrared) scanning. The Electrician demonstrates BGIS values in communications with clients and other team members.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Client Service
- Communication with client managers during all scheduled and unscheduled electrical activities.
- Respond to client service requests.
- Monitor service requests in work order management system.
- Demonstrate exceptional customer service skills and maintain positive and professional working relationship with internal and external clients.
- Respond to off hour emergency calls.
- Work with vendors and contractors to monitor and ensure work meets BGIS and client standards.
- Contribute to the completion of other key initiatives as assigned.
Electrical Technician Focus
- Review Methods of Procedure (MOPs), scopes of work, and system documentation to ensure redundancy and proper electrical paths of travel.
- Verify all critical equipment is secured, backed up, and tested prior to any electrical work.
- Perform onsite electrical tasks included in service agreement with the client.
- Maintain facility equipment as indicated by preventative maintenance plans.
- Ensure all electrical systems are returned to normal operation after maintenance or testing.
- Inspect wiring, feeds, switchgear, distribution panels, and related critical infrastructure.
- Troubleshoot, evaluate, and recommend upgrades as needed.
- Order parts and supplies for maintenance and repairs as required.
- Maintain clean, accurate documentation of work performed and equipment status.
- Respond to issues as they arise, diagnosing electrical faults quickly and correctly.
- Adhere to all applicable state, federal, and industry safety requirements, including NFPA 70E, NEC/CEC and OSHA standards.
- Coordinate, process and document all NETA testing activities.
Knowledge & Skills:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Trade school certification, or verifiable training in a relevant electrical field.
- California Electrical License required and must be maintained in good standing.
- 3–5 years of journeyman‑level experience in similar electrical work.
- Preferred experience in mission‑critical environments such as data centers, hospitals, or power generation facilities.
- Strong understanding of redundancy, electrical distribution, and critical‑system operation.
- Ability to learn quickly, adapt to changing conditions, and resolve issues promptly.
- Ability to read and interpret one‑lines, schematics, and technical documentation.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills to work effectively with BGIS support teams and client contacts.
- Experience in NETA testing and IR scanning.
- Proficiency in business environment software applications.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions, absent undue hardship.
- Cognitive skills required to work in a critical facilities environment including ability to maintain focus, communicate clearly and concisely, respond quickly to requests, follow established processes and ability to complete tasks within targeted time frame to minimize risk of outages or damage to building and high value equipment.
- Ability and willingness to travel to various local client locations.
- Physical ability to walk jobsites in uneven terrain.
- Working at heights training/certification preferred for ascending and descending various ladders carrying required tools/equipment.
- Current valid driver’s license and ability to provide personal transportation for meetings and job visits away from the office with reimbursement.
- Respond to off hour emergency calls.
Visit bgis.com/us/careers to apply and learn more.
Our company culture includes a robust mix of sound business practices and employee initiatives that promote personal and professional development, work/life balance, health and wellness and community involvement.
The Company is an equal opportunity employer. We believe every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, or Veteran or military status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by local, state or federal law in the relevant jurisdiction. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training.
BGIS is committed to strengthening our diversity through recruiting and retaining minority and women professionals from all backgrounds. Our commitment is consistent with our recognition that it is the outstanding people within BGIS who the source of our strength has always been. We recognize that promoting diversity is an integral component of our continuing quest for organizational excellence.
This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.
Anyone with questions or concerns regarding Equal Employment Opportunity should contact their direct supervisor or the Human Resources Department without fear of retaliation of any kind.
The salary range for this non-exempt position in the US is $55/hr.
A candidate’s salary offer is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, certifications, licenses, and location.
BGIS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, health savings account, flexible spending account (both healthcare and dependent), 401(k) with a Company match, Paid Time Off, paid company holidays, short term and long-term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, gym membership discount and team member referral bonus.
Our dedication to the principle of pay equity is steadfast. We believe in equal pay for work of equal value.
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