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Critical Facilities Lead

Apple· Corporate Functions / Places - Electrical Infrastructure
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Austin, TexasFull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Lead for operational integrity, reliability, maintenance, and safety of high-availability electrical distribution and backup power systems across the campus. Serves as SME and operational leader for mission-critical power systems, ensuring zero-downtime, 24/7 operations in a complex facilities environment.

Responsibilities

  • Electrical Infrastructure & Asset Reliability: oversee MV distribution, switchgear, substations, transformers, relays, UPS systems, PDUs, energy storage; manage emergency generation and fuel systems; monitor power quality using EPMS/SCADA.
  • Operational Procedures & Risk Mitigation: author and enforce MOPs/SOPs/EOPs; manage MV/LV switching sequences and utility-to-generator transfers; lead RCA and CAPA actions.
  • Electrical Safety & Regulatory Compliance: lead Electrical Safety Program per NFPA 70E/OSHA 1910 Subpart S/NFPA 70; enforce LOTO, arc-flash, PPE, EEWP; ensure code/compliance with NFPA 110, EPA permits, SPCC, and environmental reporting.
  • Preventative Maintenance & CMMS Administration: manage PM/PdM programs via CMMS; run IR thermography, insulation resistance testing, relay calibration, battery testing; track KPIs.
  • Vendor, Project & Commissioning Management: manage critical electrical contractors; represent operations in capital projects; participate in FAT/SAT/IST.
  • Emergency Response & Incident Command: participate in 24/7 on-call rotation; act as incident commander/technical lead during power transitions and emergencies.

Qualifications

  • - 7–10+ years hands-on experience in critical facilities operations (data centers, semiconductor fabs, central utility plants, healthcare critical power environments).
  • - 3+ years leading technical teams, sub-contractors, or as lead facility engineer.
  • - Direct experience with Medium Voltage switchgear (4.16 kV – 15 kV+), relay coordination, and substation operations.
  • - Deep knowledge of UPS topologies (static/rotary), battery management, and STS.
  • - Standby diesel generators, automated paralleling switchgear logic, governor/voltage controls, and ATS systems.
  • - NFPA 70E and OSHA 1910 familiarity; Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) credentials.
  • - Education: Master or Journeyman Electrician License, or Bachelor's in electrical engineering/Facilities Engineering or equivalent military electrical power experience.
  • - Certifications/credentials: CDCMP, CFM, or CEM preferred.
  • - Additional: experience with SEL relays, Basler relays, Schneider EcoStruxure Power SCADA, Eaton Foreseer or similar EPMS; infrared thermography (Level 1/2); commissioning levels 1–5.

Skills

Required:Electrical Infrastructure ManagementPower Monitoring & ControlMOP/SOP/EOP DevelopmentElectrical Safety & ComplianceVendor/Project ManagementEmergency Response

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Employee wellness programs
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • On-site facilities and support (as applicable)
  • Diversity and inclusion programs
Last updated Oct 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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