Data Center Electrician 1st shift (Monday- Friday)

Cologix; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cologix is seeking a Data Center Electrician to run the operations of our data center infrastructure, including mechanical and electrical systems. You will oversee UPS, generators, CRAC/CRAH, and distribution while ensuring capacity, temperatures, and efficiency meet high standards.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of mission-critical facilities experience, knowledge of telecom/data center operations, and familiarity with Uptime Institute/GreenGrid principles.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or work equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years work experience managing mission critical facilities.
• Knowledge of telecommunications and data center operations.
• Familiarity with Uptime Institute and GreenGrid principles.

Responsibilities

• Install AC/DC circuits from PDU to Customer Cabinets.
• Manage Electrical operations within Data Centers and facilities.
• Oversee UPS Systems, 13.2kW transformers, 480V distribution.
• Monitor cooling capacity, temperatures, and PUE trends.
• Lead troubleshooting and repairs during events or failures.
• Plan installs for capacity expansions and new CRAC/UPS upgrades.
• Maintain site documentation including As-Builts and single-lines.
• Review maintenance tasks and change management documentation.

Skills

Electrical Systems

Data Center Operations

Chillers/CRAC/CRAH

UPS & Generators

Single-Line Diagrams

Preventive Maintenance

Facilities Documentation

Project Liaison

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or work equivalent

Job description

About Our Company:

Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Cologix is a leading North America network-neutral interconnection and hyperscale edge data center company. Our platform gives customers access to 45+ digital edge and Scalelogix℠ hyperscale edge data centers in 13 markets across the United States and Canada along with a carrier-dense ecosystem of 710+ networks, 360+ cloud providers, 35+ onramps and seven Internet exchanges. We provide our nearly 2,000 customers with direct access to our local operations teams, resulting in strong partnerships enabled by exceptional operational support and unparalleled customer service. Backed by one of the largest North American infrastructure funds, Cologix's experienced leadership team, certified staff and commitment to ESG initiatives help form a culture that values our people, our environment and our clients.

Shift available:

1st shift available - Monday- Friday 7 am- 3pm

About the Position

The Data Center Electrician is responsible for the operations of the Data Center infrastructure components including but not limited to Mechanical Systems; Chillers, CRAC, CRAH, pumps, condensers and Electrical Systems; UPS, Generators, ATS, batteries and DC plants.

What You Do Daily

• Install AC and DC circuits from PDU to Customer Cabinets
• Manage all aspects of the Electrical operations within the Data Centers, and facilities to include:
• UPS Systems
• 13.2kW transformers
• 480V Distribution Systems
• PDUs/RPCs
• Building Electrical
• Manage and track cooling capacity, temperatures and efficiency throughout the Data Centers
• Manage and track electrical capacity, UPS loads, customer consumption and breaker availability
• Maintain detailed site specification documentation of As-Builts, Single-Lines and pre-sales spec sheets
• Plan physical environment installs including capacity expansions, system upgrades, and new CRAC, In-Row cooling, UPS, distribution panels, etc.
• Participate in equipment startup and commissioning
• Responsible to lead the troubleshooting process and repairs in case of events or equipment failure. Make recommendations to prevent reoccurrence of such events.
• Optimize cooling and electrical distribution for optimal PUE
• Manage and document vendor provided preventive maintenances per the manufacturer’s specifications of all equipment
• Review and approve all facilities maintenance tasks/MOPS when required as part of change management system
• Propose improvements in terms of urbanization, cabling organization or any client installed component
• Oversee and monitor all facilities record keeping and update dashboards related to this field of work
• Maintain accurate site documentation such as maintenance records, power consumption, temperature trends, PUE trends, etc.
• Ensure that best practices are adhered to in areas of cooling and electrical documentation
• Participate in pre-sales engineering of Customer solutions
• Manage installs against aggressive schedules
• Participate in facilities post incident reviews as required
• Participate in regular facilities audits

What Makes You a Good Fit

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or work equivalent
• Minimum 5 years work experience in managing mission critical facilities A combination of education and experience is acceptable
• Knowledge of telecommunications and data center operations
• Attention to detail with good organizational capabilities
• Ability to prioritize with good time management skills
• Can work independently and consistently achieve results
• Experience with cooling subsystems such as Chillers, CRAC, CRAH, etc.
• Understanding of IT systems including but not limited to servers, network systems, fiber and copper cabling
• Familiarity with Uptime Institute and GreenGrid principles
• Experience in large, complex construction projects
• Ability to read and comprehend single line diagrams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Cologix is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

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Cologix’ data centers are ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. These certifications demonstrate Cologix’s commitment to both information security and environmental stewardship. At Cologix, protecting information assets and minimizing environmental impacts are everyone’s responsibility.

Cologix employees are responsible for:

• Understanding and following Cologix’s information security, cybersecurity, privacy, and environmental management policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ensuring conformance with the requirements of both the Information Security Management System (ISMS) and the Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Remaining vigilant and reporting any information security or environmental incidents, vulnerabilities, risks, or non-conformities to the appropriate teams.
• Actively participating in Cologix’s efforts to maintain and improve information security and environmental performance.