The Critical Facilities Manager is a senior-level, hands-on leadership role responsible for the operational integrity, resilience, and compliance of all backup power and electrical infrastructure across OCVI — covering the HFC network, wireless cell sites, and Central Office facilities across St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix.
Lead BAU maintenance, CAPEX deployments, and disaster remediation across the company's critical facilities portfolio.
The USVI operating environment demands hands-on expertise under daily WAPA load shedding, tropical climate conditions, saltwater corrosion, hurricane risk, and inter-island logistics.
This role also serves as the company's authority on OSHA electrical compliance, generator and battery fleet management, and all critical power systems across the OCVI territory.
Requirements
Education Associate degree or higher in Electrical Engineering Technology, Telecommunications Engineering, or related technical field preferred.
OR High school diploma / equivalent with 10+ years as an OSHA Qualified Electrician in commercial, industrial, or telecom environments.
Military or federal technical training (NAVFAC, USACE, Seabees, Army Corps) accepted in lieu of degree.
Mandatory Licensure & Certifications
OSHA Qualified Electrician — active and in good standing
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety & Health (OSHA card)
NFPA 70 / National Electric Code (NEC) proficiency
Certified Tower Climber — NATE, TIRAP, or equivalent
OSHA Permit-Required Confined Space Entry
NAVFAC/USACE Construction Quality Management (CQM) — preferred
NFPA 70E — Electrical Safety in the Workplace — preferred
Medium Voltage Cable Installation, Splicing & Terminating — preferred
Generator/UPS vendor certs (Caterpillar, Cummins, Generac, Eaton) — plus
BICSI RCDD, OSP, or Data Center Design credentials — plus Technical Requirements — Electrical & Power (Heavy Emphasis)
Medium voltage (MV) systems — cable installation, splicing & terminating (5kV–35kV)
Low voltage — panel work, load calculations, service entrance, distribution, conduit
Backup power systems: diesel/propane generators, UPS, ATS, SPD, rectifiers, DC plants