Electrician

Overview

Are you an Electrician who would like to have a positive impact for millions of people? If so, we may have an opportunity for you!

 

TISTA associates enjoy above Industry Healthcare Benefits, Remote Working Options, Paid Time Off, Training/Certification opportunities, Healthcare Savings Account & Flexible Savings Account, Paid Life Insurance, Short-term & Long-term Disability, 401K Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Holidays, Military Leave, and much more!

Responsibilities

• Support all electrical infrastructure directly associated with the Philadelphia Information Technology Center (PITC), including but not limited to:
  • Utility feeds to the data center
  • Emergency power (generators)
  • Auto-transfer and parallel switchgear
  • Large UPS systems
  • Critical load panels
  • Step-down transformers
  • Power distribution units (PDU)
  • Remote Power Panel units (RPP)
  • Power assemblies (varying amperage)
• Install new power whips or remove vacated whips without impact to production
• Verify new equipment is in accordance with code and as specified in the VA contract
• Perform regular inspections of electrical equipment
• Create/update/maintain documentation, such as panel schedules
• Ensure A/B (redundant) power supports every IT cabinet/rack
• Capture live readings via various mechanisms (displays, clamp, etc.)
• Must have proper PPE, as deemed appropriate by NFPA 70E, for the task being performed (flame resistant, Arc Flash Hazard Risk, etc.)
• Must adhere to all VA safety standards/requirements
• Position will require occasional work to be performed in evenings and weekends

Qualifications

• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Must be able to lift and/or move objects weighing 50 lbs. or more unassisted
• Must be able to climb and balance (stairs, ladders, scaffolds, etc.)
• Must be able to work under raised floors
• Must be able to work in confined space, such as electrical vaults
• Specific vision abilities required - close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust/focus
• Must have Active Journeyman Electrician license or Electrical Contractor in the State of Pennsylvania or equivalent
• MUST have Experience working in a Critical Infrastructure Facility
  • Data Center or Hospital environment

Education:

• Must have Active Electrical Contractor's License from the City of Philadelphia
• OSHA 10 and/or 30-hour Safety training certifications
• NFPA 70E Arc Flash Training

Clearance: 

• The ability to pass a Tier 2/Modest Background Investigation 

Location:

• Philadelphia, PA (100% Onsite)
• Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST)

• Philadelphia Information Technology Center 

  Department of Veteran's Affairs 

  5000 Wissahickon Ave. 

  Philadelphia, PA 19144 

Employment Type: FULL_TIME