Kyle Knox
Summary
Mission-Critical Electrical Infrastructure and Data Center Operations professional with experience supporting hyperscale facilities through the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and reliability of electrical distribution systems, UPS systems, generators, switchgear, transformers, power monitoring equipment, and three-phase electrical systems. Skilled in preventive and corrective maintenance, root cause analysis, incident response, electrical testing, blueprint and one-line diagram interpretation, vendor and contractor coordination, CMMS documentation, and maintaining NFPA 70E, OSHA, and LOTO compliance in high-availability environments. Recognized for quickly mastering new technologies, solving complex electrical challenges, and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to maximize uptime, safety, and operational reliability for mission-critical cloud and AI infrastructure.
Certifications
Work History
Data Center Engineering Operations Technician
8 Months- Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on critical electrical infrastructure supporting high-availability data center operations.
- Support commissioning and turnover activities for new electrical equipment.
- Support UPS systems, electrical distribution equipment, switchgear, transformers, and standby power systems.
- Execute preventive and corrective maintenance to maximize equipment reliability.
- Diagnose electrical faults using meters and electrical test equipment.
- Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and engineering teams during maintenance activities.
- Respond to operational incidents while minimizing service interruptions.
- Maintain detailed maintenance records and technical documentation.
- Assist with continuous improvement initiatives to increase reliability and operational efficiency.
Electrical Field Service Technician
- Diagnosed & replaced batteries, faulty wiring, switches, and circuit breakers accurately and up to code. Skilled leveraging bluprints, wiring diagrams, verbal instructions/feedback from leadership to improve service capacity and safety.
- Replaced faulty wiring, switches and circuit breakers to reduce fire risks, boost service capacity and increase versatility.
- Tested, troubleshot, and calibrated equipment in shop and field.
- Obtained measurements and readings using volt and ohm meters, meggers, IC testers, and dial indicators.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, securing high-quality parts at competitive prices for clients.
- Continually updated technical knowledge through ongoing education opportunities, staying current on industry trends and advancements.
Education
- Accredited Technician - Electrician
Completed 720 classroom training hours, covering the spectrum of residential, commercial and industrial work
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Skills
Technical Proficiencies
Electrical Distribution • Switchgear • UPS Systems • Standby Generators • Transformers • Three-Phase Power • Motor Controls • VFDs • Breakers • Electrical Testing Equipment • Power Monitoring • CMMS • Microsoft Office Suite • NFPA 70E • OSHA • LOTO • Blueprint Reading • One-Line Diagrams
Accomplishments
- Ex-NFL, CFL professional athlete with a seven-year tenure as a linebacker across esteemed teams including
Seattle Seahawks, New Orleans Saints, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and Montreal Alouettes.
Certification
Bloodborne Pathogens Cert - Jan 2026
Occupational Noise Exposure Cert - Jan 2026
CPR Cert - Dec 2025
Fall Protection Cert - Dec 2025
LOTO Cert - March 2025
SAE High Voltage Cert - March 2025
OSHA 10 Cert - March 2025
Respiratory Protection Cert - March 2025
Machine Guarding Cert - March 2025
HAZWOPER 24 Cert - March 2025
Fire Extinguisher Cert - March 2025
Fall Protection Cert - Dec 2025
NFPA 70E Cert - March 2025
Lithium Battery Safety Cert - March 2025
Shipping Excepted Lithium Batteries Cert - March 2025