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ElectricalFull-Time

Data Center Electrician, COL5 (1st shift: Wed-Sat 6:00am - 4:00pm)

Cologix

Columbus, OH

$50 – $55/hr

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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.

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: 1st Shift: Sunday - Wednesday 6:00am - 4:00pm

Be the technical authority behind mission-critical power systems.

—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

—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

—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

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.

***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.***

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. If you need assistance in applying for any of our open positions, please contact us at recruiting@cologix.com or call 720-940-2551.

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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.

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