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

Cologix; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Medium is seeking a Data Center Electrician in Columbus, Ohio, to oversee electrical systems in a mission-critical environment. You'll be responsible for operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical infrastructure, ensuring reliable power delivery. Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with complex electrical systems, power system knowledge, and an emphasis on safety practices. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence in operations and customer service.

Qualifications

• 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, and distribution.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex electrical issues and lead technical response during high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical infrastructure including utility feeds, generators, UPS systems.
• Install, modify, and energize AC and DC power circuits to customer equipment.
• Monitor electrical capacity, system loads, identifying risks for safe operation.

Skills

Hands-on experience with mission-critical electrical systems

Deep understanding of power systems (UPS, generators, etc.)

Ability to troubleshoot complex electrical issues

Knowledge of electrical safety practices

Experience working with vendors

Attention to detail in documentation

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.

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.

Shifts: 2nd Shift: Sun-Wed 2pm-12am

Be the technical authority behind mission-critical power systems.

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