HVAC Technician, NA

Vantage Data Centers Canada Management, LP; Pointe-Claire; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

Vantage Data Centers Canada Management, LP in Montreal (Pointe-Claire) seeks an HVAC Technician to join the on-site facilities team. You will maintain critical mechanical and electrical systems including HVAC, chillers, UPS, PDUs, diesel generators, and building controls to ensure high availability.

The role involves preventive and corrective maintenance, coordinating vendors, producing reliability reports, and creating SOPs for critical installations.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of maintenance/repair of industrial electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical plans and single-line diagrams.
• Experience with HVAC systems, air handlers, data center cooling, and building management/automation equipment.
• Ability to create and update SOPs and emergency procedures for critical installations.
• Willingness to travel <5% and undergo a background check; reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Operate critical systems (HVAC, chillers, building controls, UPS, PDUs, generators) and perform maintenance and repairs.
• Produce reliability reports to support capacity targets and 100% availability.
• Coordinate and supervise maintenance service providers for safety and uptime.
• Create/modify work methods and emergency procedures for critical installations.
• Communicate with internal teams and external vendors as required.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical distribution

UPS & generators

Building management systems

Technical writing

Education

Technical training certificates in electrical/mechanical systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

Building control systems

Job description

About Vantage Data CentersVantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.Position OverviewWe 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.Essential Job FunctionsEnsure 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 teamManage multiple single or ongoing projectsRespond to safety and emergency situations and maintain a safe and risk-free work environmentDemonstrate discretion and judgment in organizing workflow and adapting to new priorities in a changing environmentCommunicate regularly with employees at all levels of the company and with external suppliersDutiesOperate 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 repairsProduce reliability reports to achieve and maintain capacity targets and 100% availability rateCoordinate and monitor the work of maintenance service providers to ensure the safety of personnel, protect critical facility equipment, and maintain power to the critical loadCreate the necessary work methods, standard operating procedures and emergency procedures to which all maintenance activities must complyAdditional duties as assigned by ManagementJob RequirementsPractical 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 systemsDemonstrate knowledge in operating, maintaining, repairing, inspecting, and testing critical electrical distribution systems, HVAC systems and building management/automation equipmentAbility to read electrical and mechanical engineering plans as well as building architecture and to understand connections and single-line diagramsKnowledge of common concepts, practices and processes related to mechanical and electrical systems required to operate data centersExperience 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 requirementsProfessional 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 frameWillingness to follow official training if necessary, in a field of specialization, such as maintenance of UPS systemsCandidates must possess reliable transportation for reporting to work for shifts, or emergenciesAbility to travel occasionally for training purposes (less than 5% of total time)Potential employees must complete a background check successfullyProven skills in the use of Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word and Excel) and automatic building control systems.Physical Demands and Special RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Ability to stand 1/3 – 2/3 of the timeAbility to walk 1/3 – 2/3 of the timeAbility to sit 1/3 – 2/3 of the timeAbility to climb and balance 1/3 – 2/3 of the timeAbility to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl 1/3 – 2/3 of the timeAbility to reach with hands & arms 1/3 – 2/3 of the timeAbility to smell, talk & hearAbility to use hands to type, handle & feelAbility to reach with hands and armsAbility to see at close and distance ranges and the ability to see colorMust be comfortable working in a high stress, fast paced environment with shifting prioritiesMust be willing to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, late nights, holidays, and on-call supportAbility to lift up to 50 pounds 1/3 of the time#LI-Onsite#LI-OC1We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity EmployerVantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.