HVAC Technician, NA

Vantage Data Centers•Montreal, QC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a HVAC Technician, NA for our data center in Montreal (Pointe-Claire) who knows what best-in-class service looks like and can make that a reality. This role is an important member of our facilities team where we manage some of the most efficient and cost-effective data center facilities in the industry. The successful candidate for this role will work with a team of other electrical and mechanical-focused technicians performing maintenance and repair for our data center infrastructure. We take our customer requirements for uptime seriously and keep our facilities maintained to a very high standard to insure uninterrupted service for our customers. If you enjoy working on critical data center systems (HVAC, industrial chillers, and Building Controls), as well as industrial electrical equipment and systems that include power distribution components/wiring, electronic components, and lighting systems. If you know the importance of getting it right the first time and not disrupting mission critical data centers. If you enjoy delighting customers with superior service and you have the desire and ability to do so, then please read on! This role is on-site in Montréal (Saint-Laurent), QC.

Requirements

Practical experience of at least three years, preferably five, in maintenance and repair of industrial electrical and mechanical systems, such as emergency units (generators, fuel distribution, paralleling cabinets), electrical distribution devices (medium voltage/low voltage switchgear and related controls), UPS, HVAC systems, air handlers, computer room cooling systems, and building monitoring and control systems
Demonstrate knowledge in operating, maintaining, repairing, inspecting, and testing critical electrical distribution systems, HVAC systems and building management/automation equipment
Ability to read electrical and mechanical engineering plans as well as building architecture and to understand connections and single-line diagrams
Knowledge of common concepts, practices and processes related to mechanical and electrical systems required to operate data centers
Experience and skills in technical writing, as well as creating, coordinating, updating and modifying work methods, standard operating procedures and emergency procedures for critical installations, including support of new systems and research of technical requirements
Professional experience in the electrical or mechanical sector (highly desired), focused on technical skills and training, with the intention of obtaining a license within a reasonable time frame
Willingness to follow official training if necessary, in a field of specialization, such as maintenance of UPS systems
Candidates must possess reliable transportation for reporting to work for shifts, or emergencies
Ability to travel occasionally for training purposes (less than 5% of total time)
Potential employees must complete a background check successfully
Proven skills in the use of Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word and Excel) and automatic building control systems.

Nice To Haves

Professional experience in the electrical or mechanical sector (highly desired), focused on technical skills and training, with the intention of obtaining a license within a reasonable time frame

Responsibilities

Ensure the optimal functioning of the mechanical and electrical systems of the data center at all times, including preventive and corrective maintenance.
Work under limited supervision, both independently and as part of a team
Manage multiple single or ongoing projects
Respond to safety and emergency situations and maintain a safe and risk-free work environment
Demonstrate discretion and judgment in organizing workflow and adapting to new priorities in a changing environment
Communicate regularly with employees at all levels of the company and with external suppliers
Operate critical systems (HVAC, industrial chillers, building controls, computer room air handling units, UPS, PDUs, diesel generators, automatic transfer equipment, etc.) and perform their maintenance and repairs
Produce reliability reports to achieve and maintain capacity targets and 100% availability rate
Coordinate and monitor the work of maintenance service providers to ensure the safety of personnel, protect critical facility equipment, and maintain power to the critical load
Create the necessary work methods, standard operating procedures and emergency procedures to which all maintenance activities must comply
Additional duties as assigned by Management