Data Center Electrician- 2nd shift (Sunday- Wednesday)

Cologix, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Cologix, Inc. is looking for a skilled Data Center Electrician to oversee the electrical systems in our Columbus, Ohio facility. This role is critical for maintaining uptime and ensuring safety within our mission-critical environment where you will manage power delivery and infrastructure upkeep.

With strong expertise in electrical systems, especially UPS and generators, you will lead technical responses during outages, maintain compliance with safety standards, and validate the performance of electrical installations. You'll play a key role in keeping operations running smoothly each day.

Qualifications

• Licensed Electrician or equivalent electrical certification required.
• 5+ years of experience working with electrical systems in mission-critical environments.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution systems, including UPS and generators.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical infrastructure including UPS systems, switchgear, and generators.
• Install and modify AC and DC power circuits to customer equipment complying with site standards.
• Lead electrical troubleshooting and corrective repair during incidents or outages.

Skills

Hands-on experience with electrical systems in data centers

Troubleshooting complex electrical issues

Knowledge of electrical safety practices

Experience working with vendors

Attention to detail in documentation

Education

Licensed Electrician or equivalent certification

5+ years’ experience with electrical systems

Tools

Electrical drawings and technical documentation

Electrical distribution systems

Job description

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Center Electrician to serve as the technical authority for electrical systems within a mission‑critical data center environment. This role owns the safe operation, maintenance, and technical execution of the site’s electrical infrastructure, ensuring reliable power delivery across all systems.

This is a hands‑on role with real ownership. You will work across utility power, generators, UPS systems, electrical distribution, and customer power delivery—ensuring systems operate safely, compliantly, and without interruption. You will also provide technical oversight of vendor work, validate system performance, and support infrastructure upgrades, capacity planning, and incident response.

Shifts

2nd Shift: Sun‑Wed 2pm-12am

What You Do Daily

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical infrastructure including utility feeds, generators, UPS systems, switchgear, and distribution systems
• Install, modify, and energize AC and DC power circuits to customer equipment in compliance with code and site standards
• Monitor electrical capacity, system loads, and breaker availability, identifying risks and ensuring safe operating conditions
• Lead electrical troubleshooting and corrective repair during incidents, outages, or abnormal system conditions
• Support infrastructure lifecycle work, including upgrades, expansions, and new equipment deployment
• Provide technical oversight of vendor‑performed maintenance, ensuring work is executed safely and meets standards
• Review and validate electrical documentation, including single‑line diagrams, as‑builts, and capacity records
• Participate in change management by reviewing MOPs for electrical safety, redundancy impact, and technical accuracy
• Support audits, post‑incident reviews, and pre‑sales engineering by providing electrical subject‑matter expertise

What Makes You a Good Fit

• Strong hands‑on experience with mission‑critical electrical systems in data centers, industrial facilities, or similar environments
• Deep understanding of power systems including UPS, generators, switchgear, transformers, and distribution
• Ability to troubleshoot complex electrical issues and lead technical response during high‑pressure situations
• Strong working knowledge of electrical safety practices, including lockout/tagout, arc flash, and PPE requirements
• Experience working with vendors and ensuring technical work meets defined standards
• Attention to detail in documentation, system validation, and safe execution of electrical work

Leadership Profile

• Acts as the electrical subject‑matter expert for the site, with clear ownership of technical execution
• Leads by example in safety, technical discipline, and adherence to standards
• Provides clear direction during electrical events and ensures safe, effective resolution
• Holds a high bar for quality and correctness in all electrical work
• Communicates effectively with Infrastructure leadership, Operations, and technical teams

What Success Looks Like

• Electrical systems operate safely, reliably, and within defined capacity and redundancy limits
• Installations and maintenance are performed correctly, consistently, and without introducing risk
• Electrical issues are identified early, troubleshot effectively, and resolved with lasting fixes
• Vendor work is well‑controlled, technically sound, and aligned with site standards
• Documentation is accurate, current, and supports safe operation and decision‑making
• The site has strong confidence in electrical system performance and technical leadership

Qualifications

• Licensed Electrician or equivalent electrical certification required
• 5+ years of experience working with electrical systems in mission‑critical, industrial, or similar environments
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution systems, including UPS, generators, switchgear, and DC power systems
• Experience with installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of AC and DC systems
• Familiarity with NEC, local codes, and safety standards (LOTO, arc flash, etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, single‑line diagrams, and technical documentation
• Experience supporting critical operations, incident response, and maintenance execution

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to take ownership of electrical systems that power mission‑critical operations. You will play a key role in maintaining uptime, ensuring safety, and supporting the infrastructure that keeps the data center running every day.

Visa Restrictions

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Non‑accrued PTO
• Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability
• Company paid holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Mental Wellness Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Discount Marketplace
• Employee Recognition Platform

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. If you need assistance in applying for any of our open positions, please contact us at [e-mail] or call 720-940-2551.

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Additional Company Commitments

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.