Principal DC Power Installer (L4) at Distro – Springfield, Illinois

Position Summary The L4 Principal Installer is the ultimate authority on DC power deployment. You will oversee the most complex "Tier IV" installations, manage high-stakes brownfield retrofits, and serve as the final signatory for Quality Assurance (QA). Your role is to ensure that every installation, whether performed by internal teams or external contractors, meets the highest standards of safety, reliability, and engineering precision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Engineering & Design Validation

• Blueprint Scrubbing: Review engineered "Issued for Construction" (IFC) drawings to identify flaws in load calculations, cable pathing, or thermal management before equipment is unboxed.

• MOP Approval: Final reviewer of Methods of Procedure (MOPs) for Level 1-3 technicians. Evaluate risk of every "Hot Work" activity and provide contingency plans for worst-case scenarios.

• Standardization: Develop the "Gold Standard" for installation manuals, labeling schemes, and torque specifications used across the global data center fleet.

• High-Stakes Project Orchestration

• Brownfield Retrofits: Lead replacement of massive, live -48V DC plants while data center is at full capacity, ensuring N+1 redundancy is maintained at every step.

• Vendor Management: Act as the primary technical contact for equipment OEMs (Vertiv, Schneider, Eltek) and third-party electrical contractors.

• Conflict Resolution: Resolve complex grounding loops or electromagnetic interference (EMI) issues.

• Compliance & Forensic Audit

• Post-Mortem Analysis: Lead investigations into installation-related failures or near-misses, providing root-cause analysis (RCA) to executive leadership.

• Final Commissioning (L5): Lead Integrated Systems Testing (IST), simulating total utility power loss to ensure DC plants and battery autonomy respond as engineered.

• Leadership & Mentorship

• Training Program Development: Create curriculum for L1-L3 training and perform practical exams for technician promotions.

• Safety Advocacy: Serve as "Stop Work Authority" on-site. Has final word to halt operations if a process is unsafe or technically flawed, regardless of deadlines.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Code Compliance: Expert knowledge of NEC (National Electrical Code), IEEE 1188/450, and NFPA 70E.

• Architecture: Deep understanding of DC power interaction with AC UPS, ATS, and Generator systems.

• Risk Mitigation: Ability to perform live-work risk assessments and establish safe work zones in high-density areas.

• Diagnostic Tools: Proficiency with Power Quality Analyzers, Infrared Thermography, and Battery Impedance testing.

Education & Experience

• 12+ years in DC power/Critical Facilities, with at least 5 years leading multi-million-dollar installation projects.

• Preferred: Master Electrician license or a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.

Preferred Certifications

• RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer)

• DCDC (Data Center Design Consultant)

• Expert-Level OEM Certifications

• OSHA 30

• CPR Certification

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