Generator Technician

Cologix, Inc; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k Retirement Plan with employer-m
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Paid holidays

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Tuition/Reimbursement

Job summary

Cologix in Ashburn, VA is seeking a Generator Technician to ensure backup power systems are reliable for 24/7 uptime. You will perform daily inspections, manage fuel infrastructure, run preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot electrical/mechanical issues on-site.

Responsibilities include coordinating with operations and facilities teams, maintaining service records, and ensuring compliance with DEQ and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on generator maintenance experience in mission-critical environments.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical blueprints.
• Familiarity with ATS, switchgear, and data center infrastructure.
• Work in a data center setting with strict safety and environmental requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections and preventive maintenance on generators, fuel polishers, and related equipment.
• Manage fuel deliveries, vendor coordination, and update operating procedures (MOPs/SOPs/EOPs).
• Conduct monthly test runs and monitor EPMS, fuel/oil, batteries, and chargers.
• Troubleshoot mechanical/electrical faults and coordinate emergency repairs as needed.

Skills

Generator maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading manuals/schematics

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Technical certificate in Power Systems

Tools

Rolls Royce MTU

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:

The Generator Technician ensures our data center's backup power systems are highly reliable and ready to engage at a moment's notice. This hands-on role is vital to maintaining 24/7 mission-critical uptime. Responsibilities include conducting routine equipment inspections, managing fuel infrastructure, running preventative maintenance, and performing fast-paced electrical and mechanical troubleshooting. Because data center environments evolve dynamically, this role requires operational agility to support broader facilities maintenance initiatives as needed.

What you do daily:

• Maintenance & Operations: Perform daily inspections and comprehensive preventive maintenance on all facility generators, fuel polishers, and auxiliary equipment. Manage fuel deliveries, vendor coordination, and continual training to onsite staff. Creating and maintaining MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs.
• Testing & Monitoring: Conduct monthly test runs, perform daily monitoring of EPMS, fuel/oil system, batteries, and battery charging system. Supervise annual load banking performed by the service provider.
• System Integration: Assist with the physical integration, configuration, and testing of backup generators alongside Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) and Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) as needed.
• Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults on-site, coordinate prompt emergency repairs during power outages or component failures to ensure smooth transitions to backup power.
• Data Log & Reporting: Maintain highly accurate service records, log entries for all completed repairs, track runtime hours, and document inspection results. This includes yearly reporting to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the operations and facilities maintenance teams during integrated system tests, upgrades, and emergency response drills.
• Safety & Compliance: Execute all maintenance work in strict compliance with local regulations, industry standards, and internal data center safety policies. Adhere to all process requirements, operating/emission limitations, notifications, and reporting required by the DEQ.
• Operational Agility: Partner with cross-functional infrastructure teams and execute additional mechanical, electrical, or facilities tasks assigned to support overall uptime and changing site priorities.

What makes you a good fit: (Qualifications)

Experience & Technical Skills

• Professional Experience: 2+ years of hands-on experience with generator maintenance and troubleshooting, preferably in mission critical environments like data centers, or hospitals.
• Equipment Knowledge: Solid understanding of diesel-powered generators and associated equipment (experience with Rolls Royce MTU systems preferred).
• Technical Aptitude: Ability to read and accurately interpret technical manuals, electrical schematics, and mechanical single-line blueprints.
• System Familiarity: Familiarity with the operational layout of data center infrastructure, including basic power distribution, ATS, switchgear, and safety control panels.

Soft Skills & Physical Requirements

• Emergency Response: Ability to remain calm and methodical under pressure while diagnosing faults during critical system outages.
• Physical Stamina: Must be able to lift 40+ pounds, climb ladders, and work comfortably in tight spaces, generator enclosures, and in various weather conditions.
• Schedule Flexibility: Willingness to work various shifts and overtime as needed to support emergency facility operations.

Education & Certifications

• Minimum Education: High School diploma, GED, or vocational trade school certificate. An Associate’s degree or technical certificate in Power Systems or Electrical Technology is a plus.
• Certifications: Certifications such as OSHA 10/30, NFPA 70E, ESGA, or manufacturer-specific training are highly preferred.

$42 - $52 an hour

Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefit package for full-time employees that includes:

• 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
• 401k Retirement Plan with employer match
• Mental Wellness Benefits
• Tuition ReimbursementPaid Parental Leave
• Employee Discount Marketplace
• Employee Recognition Platform

Individual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience.

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.

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.