Pay vs market · Top quarter
This job's pay ($97,760 a year at the midpoint) is higher than over 90% of 110 salary-listed Technician jobs in United States in the last 12 months; their median is $66,530.
Role overview
Job description
• 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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
Soft Skills & Physical Requirements
Education & Certifications
About this listing
- Source: Cologix's official careers site (via Lever) · last confirmed on the source 3 Nov 2026
- Posted 28 Oct 2026
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What they are looking for
Skills & requirements
Qualification
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.
Department · Data Center Operations - Opérations de centre de données
Hiring company
Cologix
Cologix is building the data centers of tomorrow by integrating hyperscale edge capacity with robust interconnection. See our data center solutions here.
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