Data Center Operator - Critical Facilities & Safety

Salute; Baie-D'Urfé; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Salute is seeking a Data Center Operator to manage electrical, mechanical, and life-safety systems in a hyperscale data center environment. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and uptime within a 24/7 operation with rotating shifts.

Qualified candidates have a 4-year engineering degree and at least five years of related data center experience, plus strong NFPA and building systems knowledge. The position offers on-site work and competitive hourly compensation.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited university.
• A minimum of 5 years of directly related experience in operation, installation, and maintenance of data center critical equipment.
• Strong background in operating mechanical and electrical critical systems and in reading electrical diagrams.
• Knowledge of NFPA electrical, fire and life safety codes and compliance issues.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions of facility systems.
• Complete planned and ad-hoc preventive maintenance work with multiple trades and engineering disciplines.
• Inspect building systems (HVAC, electrical distribution) to ensure safe, functional conditions.
• Manage work requests, coordinate with contractors/consultants, and track progress.
• Support data center uptime and efficiency by following preventative maintenance schedules.

Skills

Electrical systems

HVAC & building systems

Reading electrical one-lines

Safety compliance

Emergency response

Education

4-year engineering degree

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

NFPA knowledge

Job description

Salute is seeking a Data Center Operator to manage electrical, mechanical, and life-safety systems in a hyperscale data center environment. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and uptime within a 24/7 operation with rotating shifts.

Qualified candidates have a 4-year engineering degree and at least five years of related data center experience, plus strong NFPA and building systems knowledge. The position offers on-site work and competitive hourly compensation.