Electrical Field Service Technician

About Giga

Giga builds the electrical infrastructure that powers the modern world. We manufacture transformers, switchboards, and modular data centers for customers across the United States and the globe. Together, our team combines fresh perspectives with deep industry experience to solve real-world problems for our customers. We move fast and think practically. If you're ready to make an impact in an industry that matters, we're looking for people like you.

What you’ll do

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Electrical Field Technician to support the maintenance and operation of our electrical infrastructure products in the Houston area. In this role, you’ll work hands-on with critical electrical and instrumentation systems that power high-demand infrastructure. You’ll be on the front lines ensuring performance, reliability, and uptime for our clients’ facilities—while solving problems, building systems, and contributing to the growth of a rapidly scaling energy and data center company.

Where you’ll work

This role will be based in our Houston office. You must be willing to work in the field full-time, with some travel required depending on project needs.

Responsibilities

• Install, integrate, and maintain process instrumentation equipment, including gauges, switches, controllers, transmitters, and fuses.

• Install new control circuits and modify existing electrical systems, including design, load, and implementation of new logic.

• Troubleshoot VFDs, soft starters, breakers, relays, contractors and instrumentation devices such as pressure/temperature transmitters, level and pressure switches, and limit switches.

• Conduct field failure analysis to determine if issues are process-driven or due to failed equipment..

• Perform proper terminations of all I/O components and instrumentation, ensuring correct labeling per specifications.

• Troubleshoot and maintain fluid transfer systems, including pumps, piping, and valves (sometimes with limited documentation).

• Assist clients with commissioning air-cooled and liquid-cooled modular data centers.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in electrical maintenance or a related field.

• This role will require national travel up to 75%

• 480V and 3-phase experience

• Strong knowledge of electrical principles, practices, and regulations.

• Ability to read and interpret schematic drawings, relay logic diagrams, PLC programs, and motor control circuit diagrams.

• Hands-on experience with VFDs, soft starters, and instrumentation devices (pressure/temperature transmitters, level/pressure/limit switches, etc.).

• Strong understanding of process instrumentation equipment including gauges, switches, controllers, transmitters, and thermocouples.

• Proficiency in using calibration instruments and tooling.

• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with a customer-focused and professional approach.

• Ability to travel with minimal notice.

Bonus points

• Experience in system controls or mission-critical infrastructure.

• Knowledge of bitcoin mining operations or the cryptocurrency industry.

• OSHA certification or other safety training credentials.

• Experience making terminations for LV 480V cables.

Benefits

• Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance

• Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup

• 401(k) with 4% employer match

• Unlimited PTO

• Parental leave

• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Commuter benefits

• Monthly team onsites where all offices come together in-person to collaborate

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Giga Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Giga Energy complies with all applicable labor laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and other relevant state and federal regulations. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage applicants who require accommodations during the hiring process to contact us.