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Data Center Electrician- 1st shift (Wednesday- Saturday)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Columbus, OH - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 50 - 55
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
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 2000 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 Cologixs 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 sites 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 deliveryensuring 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: Wednesday - Saturday 6:00am - 4:00pm
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
- 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.
***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.***
$50 - $55 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 Reimbursement
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Discount Marketplace
Employee Recognition Platform
Individual compensation will be commensurate with the candidates 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 applicants are considered for employment without regard to age race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or veteran you need assistance in applying for any of our open positions please contact us at emailprotected or call .
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Remaining vigilant and reporting any information security or environmental incidents
vulnerabilities risks or non-conformities to the appropriate teams.
Actively participating in Cologixs efforts to maintain and improve information security
and environmental performance.
About Company
Cologix is building the data centers of tomorrow by integrating hyperscale edge capacity with robust interconnection. See our data center solutions here.
