Data Center Electrician at Cologix — Vancouver, British Columbia | Racks & Rows
Data Center Electrician
Cologix·Vancouver, British Columbia
Full-time
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About This Role
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 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.
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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
Active Electrician License Required
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
Comfort in working in a fact paced 24/7 environment
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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.
Required Skills
Electrical systems maintenanceUPS managementData center operationsCooling systemsTroubleshootingPreventive maintenanceSingle-line diagramsCapacity planningInfrastructure managementVendor managementFacility auditsElectrical circuit installationDC power plantsMechanical systemsSite documentation
