Datacenter Technician

Insight Global; Airdrie; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Full comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking Data Center Technicians to support a mission-critical data center in Airdrie, AB. You will maintain electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems to ensure uptime above 99.999% and respond to issues on the floor with ownership and teamwork.

The role covers generators, switchgear, UPS, HVAC equipment, and building automation. Onboarding lasts 3–4 weeks with shadowing and some virtual training, with day shifts and potential coverage of other shifts.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a technical or facilities role.
• Electrical and mechanical experience required.
• Fire and life safety knowledge required.
• HVAC experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active Reliability Status security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electrical, mechanical and fire/life safety systems in the data center.
• Support standby diesel generators, fuel systems, switchboards and switchgear.
• Maintain UPS, PDU, AHUs, CRAHUs and CRACs; pumps, motors and VFDs.
• Work with building automation systems and fault-response on-site.
• Provide on-floor technical resource and quick response to issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability and reduce operating costs.

Skills

Electrical experience

Mechanical experience

Fire and life safety knowledge

HVAC experience

Security clearance

Ownership / team-first

Education

College degree or diploma

Job description

Insight Global is looking for Data Center Technicians to support a mission-critical data center for a leading global technology client in Airdrie, AB. You'll help maintain the electrical, mechanical and fire/life safety equipment that keeps the facility running at better than 99.999% uptime. You'll be a front-line responder for electrical and mechanical issues that affect availability. You'll also help find ways to drive innovation and reduce operating costs. Upon joining the team, you will complete 3-4 weeks of onboarding, mostly shadowing with some virtual training.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Maintain and support the electrical, mechanical and fire/life safety systems across the data center
• Work on equipment such as:
• stand-by diesel generators and fuel systems
• switchboards and switchgear
• UPS and PDU units
• AHUs, CRAHUs and CRACs
• pumps, motors and VFDs
• building automation systems
• Act as the technical resource on the floor and respond quickly to electrical and mechanical issues
• Look for ways to improve reliability and reduce operating costs

Required Skills & Experience

• 2+ years of experience in a technical or facilities role
• Electrical and mechanical experience
• Fire and life safety knowledge
• HVAC experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active Reliability Status security clearance with the Government of Canada
• Strong ownership, a good attitude and a team-first approach

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• College degree or diploma
• Shift: Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm (day shift) Might need to cover other shifts when needed
• Onsite at a data center, with onsite parking
• Occasional coverage of other shifts when needed. No regular overtime, weekend or holiday work.
• The role involves exposure to electrical systems and high-voltage equipment
• Rate: $25-30 an hour plus full comprehensive benefits