Data Center Electrician

About the Position

The Data Center Electrician is responsible for the operations of the Data Center infrastructure components including but not limited to Mechanical Systems; Chillers, CRAC, CRAH, pumps, condensers and Electrical Systems; UPS, Generators, ATS, batteries and DC plants.

What you do daily

• Install AC and DC circuits from PDU to Customer Cabinets
• Manage all aspects of the Mechanical and Electrical operations within the Data Centers, to include:
• UPS Systems (Emerson/Vertiv and Mitsubishi)
• 2-34.5mW transformers
• 480 V Systems
• DC Power Plants
• Manage and track cooling capacity, temperatures and efficiency throughout the Data Centers
• Manage and track electrical capacity, UPS loads, customer consumption and breaker availability
• Maintain detailed site specification documentation of As-Builts, Single-Lines and pre-sales spec sheets
• Plan physical environment installs including capacity expansions, system upgrades, and new CRAC, In-Row cooling, UPS, distribution panels, etc.
• Responsible to lead the troubleshooting process and repairs in case of events or equipment failure. Make recommendations to prevent reoccurrence of such events.
• Optimize cooling and electrical distribution for optimal PUE
• Schedule, manage and document vendor provided preventive maintenances per the manufacturer's specifications of all equipment
• Review and approve all facilities maintenance tasks/MOPS when required as part of change management system
• Oversee and monitor all facilities record keeping
• Maintain accurate site documentation such as maintenance records, power consumption, temperature trends, PUE trends, etc.
• Ensure that best practices are adhered to in areas of cooling and electrical documentation
• Participate in pre-sales engineering of Customer solutions
• Manage installs against aggressive schedules
• Participate in facilities post incident reviews as required
• Participate in regular facilities audits

What makes you a good fit: (Qualifications)

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or work equivalent
• Minimum 5 years work experience in managing mission critical facilities A combination of education and experience is acceptable
• Knowledge of telecommunications and data center operations
• Attention to detail with good organizational capabilities
• Ability to prioritize with good time management skills
• Can work independently and consistently achieve results
• Experience with cooling subsystems such as Chillers, CRAC, CRAH, etc.
• Understanding of IT systems including but not limited to servers, network systems, fiber and copper cabling
• Familiarity with Uptime Institute and GreenGrid principles
• Experience in large, complex construction projects
• Ability to read and comprehend single line diagrams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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.

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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.