Facility Operator Data Center

BMO; Barrie; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

BMO Financial Group seeks a facility systems engineer to operate, monitor, and maintain electrical and mechanical infrastructure for critical environments. You will drive reliability and uptime, partnering with stakeholders to support strategic initiatives and safety standards.

The role emphasizes analysis, planning, and collaboration to ensure seamless operations across financial facilities, including energy and life-safety systems, with a strong emphasis on risk management and process

Qualifications

• Verbal and written communication skills are required in-depth.
• Collaboration and teamwork are essential for success in this role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities are expected at a high level.

Responsibilities

• Supports execution of strategic initiatives with internal and external stakeholders.
• Breaks down strategic problems, analyzes data, and provides insights and recommendations.
• Monitors performance, addresses issues, and communicates with management.
• Builds change management plans and leads/participates in change activities.
• Executes work to deliver timely, accurate, and efficient service.
• Plans and maintains reliable operation of facility infrastructure systems (Electrical/Mechanical/HVAC/UPS etc.).
• Inspects facilities and determines repairs or maintenance needs; documents work and engages service providers.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Collaboration

Analytical problem solving

Influence

Education

Post-secondary degree in electrical/mechanical engineering

Trade certification (optional)

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Operates, monitors, and maintains electrical, mechanical, and other integrated infrastructure equipment and systems for BMO Financial Group’s worldwide owned and leased facilities to maintain maximum availability, reliability, and efficiency. Acts as the main point of contact to provide emergency and operational engineering support and resolve complex issues for Critical Environments infrastructure and uphold system performance.

• Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
• Monitors and tracks performance, and addresses any issues.
• Builds change management plans of varying scope and type; leads or participates in a variety of change management activities including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation and sustainment of initiatives.
• Executes work to deliver timely, accurate, and efficient service.
• Plans or maintains the reliable operation of integrated facility infrastructure support systems (e.g. electrical and mechanical systems, uninterrupted power supply (UPS), emergency power generators, hydro power, HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), fire detection and suppression, electrical power monitoring system) and building automation systems to fulfil mandated uptime commitment.
• Inspects grounds, facilities, and infrastructure support systems, and their performance to determine necessity of repairs or maintenance, and conducts scheduled and unscheduled preventative maintenance.
• Identifies and investigates issues to determine causes, perform minor repairs, document work, and engage internal resources or external service providers and resolve issues or elevate to the manager; provides communication to management and key stakeholders.
• Responds to building occupant requests and concerns that resolve facility issues.
• Focus may be on a business/group.
• Thinks creatively and proposes new solutions.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Works mostly independently.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
• Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Supporting documents), laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Typically between 3 - 5 years of relevant experience and a post-secondary degree in electrical or mechanical engineering and/or trade certification is optional but not required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with building infrastructure system design electrical and/or mechanical engineering, preferably within a mission critical facility and/or financial services environment.
• Strong experience with electrical and/or mechanical and architectural planning and design for high availability computer facilities, field construction methods, construction cost estimation, and fire prevention; experience providing emergency response support.
• Good understanding of environmental requirements of computer hardware, data communications, business process equipment, and overall building systems in continuous production environments and associated risks and impacts.
• Experience with reviewing project documentation to provide feedback and translate business requirements into system solutions.
• Working knowledge of construction codes, by-laws, facilities management, operations, health and safety, and industry standards pertaining to critical systems planning, engineering design and installation.
• Familiarity with financial budgeting and financial processes, operations and construction contract policies, procedures, and audit requirements.
• Exposure to process and/or project management tools and methodologies.
• Basic understanding of risk and regulatory requirements, policies, and best practices relevant to financial institutions.
• Proficiency with planning design software tools, AutoCAD database management, and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Specialized knowledge from education and/or business experience.
• Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth.
• Collaboration & team skills - In-depth.
• Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth.
• Influence skills - In-depth.

Salary

$50,100.00 - $93,000.00

Pay Type

Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.