Critical Facilities Lead

In Places, we don’t sit back and let things happen, we make things happen, and

we do this in service to all Apple employees and customers. Our team is a

diverse and nimble group that manages Apple’s corporate and retail workplaces

and workplace services. We develop and manage Apple’s global real estate

portfolio, lead all related capital construction projects, provide outstanding

facilities and site services, develop and lead sustainability initiatives to

reduce the environmental impact of all Apple facilities, including commute and

renewable energy programs, and do everything we can to ensure the health and

safety of all Apple personnel, facilities, and customers in our facilities

around the world.   The Electrical team manages all electrical systems, critical

infrastructure, and power generation across the Austin Places Portfolio. As a

cross-functional team, we collaborate both within and beyond the Places

organization to ensure operational excellence and reliability.   We have an

exciting opportunity for a Critical Facilities Lead – Electrical Infrastructure

to support our maintenance and operations team. Our primary responsibility as a

team is to use our respective technical foresight to ensure the campus is

operating at the highest levels while maintaining critical environments without

compromising efficiency.   Close coordination with all Real Estate & Development

groups is encouraged, including but not limited to the Environmental Health and

Safety (EH&S), Maintenance & Operations, Project Management, Energy Efficiency

partners and contracted technical support.

DESCRIPTION

The Critical Facilities Lead – Electrical Infrastructure is responsible for the

operational integrity, reliability, maintenance, and safety of all

high-availability electrical distribution and backup power systems across the

campus/critical facility. This role serves as the subject matter expert (SME)

and operational leader for mission-critical power systems—including Medium

Voltage (MV) switchgear and substations, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

systems, emergency diesel/natural gas generators, paralleling switchgear, and

associated power monitoring infrastructure (EPMS/SCADA). The ideal candidate

combines deep hands-on technical acumen with strong leadership, a rigorous

safety-first mindset rooted in NFPA 70E / OSHA standards and demonstrated

experience executing flawless Method of Procedures (MOPs) in zero-downtime, 24/7

environments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Minimum of 7–10+ years of hands-on experience in critical facilities

operations (e.g., enterprise data centers, semiconductor fabrication plants,

central utility plants, or healthcare critical power environments). Leadership:

Minimum of 3+ years leading technical teams, sub-contractors, or acting as a

lead facility engineer. Electrical Systems Mastery: Direct operational

experience with Medium Voltage switchgear (4.16 kV – 15 kV+), including relay

coordination, breaker rack-in/rack-out, and substation operations. In-depth

technical knowledge of commercial/industrial UPS topologies (static and/or

rotary), battery management systems, and automatic static transfer switches

(STS). In-depth expertise in standby diesel generators, automated paralleling

switchgear logic, governor/voltage regulator controls, and ATS systems. Safety

Certifications: Thorough, documented mastery of NFPA 70E (Standard for

Electrical Safety in the Workplace); Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW)

credentials. Master or Journeyman Electrician License, OR Bachelor’s degree in

electrical engineering, Facilities Engineering, or related technical field, OR

Equivalent specialized military electrical power generation/distribution

experience (e.g., Navy Nuclear / Power Distribution).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Certified Data Center Management Professional (CDCMP), Certified Facility

Manager (CFM), or CEM credential. Experience with SEL (Schweitzer Engineering

Laboratories) or Basler protective relays, including event report extraction and

analysis. Experience with Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Power SCADA, Eaton

Foreseer, or similar enterprise EPMS software. Level 1/2 Infrared Thermography

certification. Familiarity with commissioning levels 1 through 5 (from factory

test through Integrated Systems Testing).