IR Scanning Electrician

Summary

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 Critical Facilities Electrical team is responsible for the safe and reliable operation of electrical systems and critical infrastructure across Apple's NorCal Places portfolio. Our preventive program emphasizes early detection, root-cause analysis, and condition-based maintenance to keep mission-critical equipment running. We partner closely with engineering, operations, and capital projects to protect the people and work that depend on our electrical systems.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and safety-driven IR Scanning Electrician to join our team as the dedicated thermographer responsible for infrared inspections of electrical equipment across Apple's NorCal campuses. This role is essential to identifying anomalies before they become failures and to advancing our shift from reactive repair to predictive, condition-based maintenance.

Description

The IR Scanning Electrician will perform infrared thermographic surveys on switchgear, panelboards, transformers, motor control centers, and distribution equipment across Apple's NorCal campuses. They will document findings, prioritize remediation in partnership with the electrical operations team, and contribute to the Critical Facilities Electrical team's predictive maintenance program. The role reports to the Electrical Manager.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine and on-demand infrared thermographic scans on energized electrical equipment in accordance with NFPA 70E.
Identify, classify, and document thermal anomalies, producing inspection reports with severity ratings and recommended corrective actions.
Partner with the electrical operations team to schedule remediation and verify that corrective work resolves identified findings.
Maintain, calibrate, and care for thermal imaging equipment and supporting test gear.
Track scan history, findings, and trends in the team's reporting system to support condition-based decisions.
Support root-cause analysis on electrical incidents and near-misses, contributing thermal data and field observations.
Contribute to an inclusive environment through respecting each other's differences and maintaining curiosity to learn.
Foster and maintain excellent relationships with various stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years of commercial, industrial, utility, or critical-facilities electrical experience.
Current Level I infrared thermography qualification or certification from a recognized program aligned with an applicable industry standard or employer-approved written practice (e.g., ASNT SNT-TC-1A or equivalent).
Demonstrated experience conducting infrared inspections of energized electrical distribution equipment rated from 120/208 V through 12 kV.
Proficiency in using radiometric thermal-imaging cameras and infrared reporting software.
Ability to accurately interpret thermal patterns while accounting for load, emissivity, reflected temperature, environmental conditions, and equipment construction.
Ability to produce technically accurate, well-organized inspection reports and clearly communicate conditions requiring immediate escalation.
Ability to work independently while following established procedures and coordinating with site operations personnel.
Working knowledge of NFPA 70E electrical safe-work practices.
Ability to read and interpret single-line diagrams, panel schedules, and electrical drawings.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and work from ladders or lifts as required.

Preferred Qualifications

Infrared Thermography Level II certification (or higher).
Mission-critical background: Proven track record conducting infrared surveys in high-reliability environments such as enterprise data centers or critical utility infrastructure.
Program development: Hands-on experience establishing or scaling a predictive, condition-based infrared inspection program.
Complex electrical apparatus: In-depth experience assessing switchgear, transformers, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, automatic transfer switches (ATS), busway, and emergency/standby generation systems.
Electrical safety studies: Working familiarity with arc-flash assessments, equipment incident-energy labeling, and compliance documentation under NFPA 70E.

Pay & Benefits — Santa Clara, California, United States

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $140,700 and $211,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.