Journeyman Electrician

Maximize your potential. Minimize your footprint.

Nortek Data Center Cooling is a Madison Industries company. Madison Industries is one of the largest and most successful privately held companies in the world and has a robust portfolio of indoor air quality solutions. Madison builds entrepreneurially driven, branded market leaders that are committed to making the world safer, healthier and more productive by creating innovative solutions that deliver outstanding customer value.

At Nortek Data Center Cooling, we’re shaping the future by Creating a Better Tomorrow Every Day! We are a premier HVAC company offering energy efficient and sustainable products and solutions that exceed customer expectations through our employees’ commitment to quality, customer experience and operational excellence.

Nortek Data Center Cooling. is an equal employment opportunity and afﬁrmative action employer and all qualiﬁed applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualiﬁed individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nortek Air Management and its divisions offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Our benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HAS and 401(k) Plan with company contributions. To apply, please visit our career site at www.nortekair.com/careers.

Other Benefits:
*Making NexGen Products - Cooling the World’s Ever Expanding Data Centers
*Airconditioned work environment

*Benefits start day one
*401K match
*First year, 4 weeks’ vacation (accrued)

Maximize your potential. Minimize your footprint.

Nortek Data Center Cooling builds the systems that keep modern data centers running — from liquid cooling to large‑scale air solutions. Our work supports some of the world’s most demanding AI and hyperscale environments, and we solve those challenges with engineering depth and practical execution.

We keep things simple here. We communicate early, stay close to the details, and follow through. When issues come up, we address them directly, not with layers of process. Customers count on us because we do what we say and we keep projects moving.

Our culture is hands‑on and collaborative. People take ownership, move quickly, and help each other. If you like working with teammates who are straightforward and accountable, you’ll feel at home.

With the backing of Madison Air, we have the scale, stability, and manufacturing footprint to support complex, high‑growth programs.

Job Summary:

The Journeyman or Apprentice Electrician – Data Center Cooling is a key contributor to the operation and reliability of mission‑critical infrastructure, ensuring continuous uptime of high‑performance cooling systems that support data center environments. This role performs and supports electrical installation, maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting across central utility plant systems, including power distribution, motor controls, and integrated control systems tied to chillers, cooling towers, pumps, and heat‑exchange equipment.

Working within a 24/7, high‑availability environment, the Electrician partners closely with mechanical, controls, and operations teams to optimize system performance, reduce downtime, and support commissioning and ongoing plant operations. The position requires strong technical capability, situational awareness, and adherence to strict safety and compliance standards, with a focus on maintaining resilient, efficient, and scalable cooling infrastructure.

To strengthen our talent pipeline, this position is open to both licensed Journeyman Electricians and Apprentice Electricians who are actively progressing toward Journeyman licensure. Nortek DCC will support training, development, and on‑the‑job learning to help qualified Apprentices advance.

Job Responsibilities:

Daily coordination of activities within assigned areas of responsibility
Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems supporting data center cooling equipment, including chillers, DAHU units, cooling towers, pumps, and heat exchangers
Perform, inspect, and troubleshoot electrical installations including conduit, cable trays, power distribution, motor controls, and panel wiring
Conduct routine quality inspections of electrical systems
Read and interpret drawings including blueprints, single‑line diagrams, schematics, and control drawings
Support system commissioning, startup, and functional testing
Ensure all work complies with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable regulations
Support implementation of new processes on new and custom‑build products
Provide guidance on electrical aspects of new product lines and updates to existing product lines
Assist in developing and delivering training to increase product and process knowledge

Position Qualifications

Requirements:

Journeyman Track (Preferred)

Valid Journeyman Electrician license (state/local requirement)
Completion of an electrical apprenticeship or equivalent experience
3–7 years of experience in industrial, commercial, or data center environments
Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems (low and medium voltage)
Experience with motors, control systems, and industrial electrical equipment
Ability to independently troubleshoot and support commissioning activities

Apprentice Track (Also Considered)

Active enrollment in a state‑recognized electrical apprenticeship program
Foundational understanding of electrical systems and safety practices
Ability to read basic schematics and wiring diagrams
Demonstrated commitment to achieving Journeyman licensure
Willingness to learn data‑center‑specific systems and controls
Ability to work under the guidance of a licensed Journeyman

General Requirements (All Candidates)

Ability to utilize Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information internally and externally
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a timeline‑driven environment
Familiarity with AutoCAD/SolidWorks preferred (not required for Apprentice candidates)
Demonstrated ability to guide, direct, and provide technical support to the production floor