Critical Facilities Technician

About Vantage Data Centers
Vantage 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.

About Us
We are committed to maintaining a high-performing, safe, and reliable data center environment. Our team ensures seamless operations, maintenance, and service excellence, supporting mission-critical infrastructure. We take pride in fostering a culture of innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning.

Position Overview
We are looking for a
Critical Facilities Technician
to join our team and ensure the optimal performance of our data center infrastructure. This role involves managing mechanical and electrical systems, conducting preventive and corrective maintenance, and ensuring uptime for our customers. The ideal candidate has experience working with critical facility systems, including UPS, PDUs, diesel generators, and building controls. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for high-quality service, we encourage you to apply.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems, ensuring reliability and efficiency.
• Operate and maintain critical systems such as UPS, PDUs, diesel generators, HVAC, and building management systems.
• Monitor and respond to alarms from the Building Monitoring System (BMS), ensuring timely issue resolution.
• Manage vendors and service providers to ensure compliance with maintenance standards and operational requirements.
• Assist in troubleshooting, diagnostics, and resolution of complex technical issues.
• Maintain detailed site logs, issue work permits, and develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Identify and address Single Points of Failure (SPOFs) and recommend operational improvements.
• Support energy efficiency initiatives and identify areas for sustainability improvements.
• Respond to on-site incidents, conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure the seamless operation of the data center and provide technical support as needed.

Job Requirements

• Education: ND in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or N6 with Trade Test.
• Experience: 3-5 years of hands-on experience in data center maintenance.
• Technical Skills: Practical knowledge of Air Circuit Breakers, UPS, Chillers, CRAH, CRAC, FCU, Generators, and PLCs.
• IT Skills: Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and compliance with GMR 2.1 requirements.
• Preferred: Experience with technical writing, creating operational procedures, and troubleshooting critical infrastructure.

Why Join Us?
We believe in fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace where employees can grow, innovate, and contribute to mission-critical operations. Our team enjoys competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
We 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 Employer

Vantage 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.