Data Center Technician (Electrical)
Job Description
Critical Environment Data Center Technician (Electrical)
Apex Systems is a global IT services provider, and our staffing practice has an opening for a Critical Environment Data Center Technician to join our client, a multinational technology corporation.
Client: Multinational technology corporation
Terms: 5-month contract (expected extension up to a total of 18 months)
Location: Greater Toronto Area - On Site
Responsibilities:
Provide escort support for third-party contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and service providers on site.
Perform assigned tasks with supervision, including making rounds and conducting initial assessments of equipment performance.
Monitor the performance of electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center under supervision.
Assist safely with emergency monitoring and response to abnormal conditions using Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs).
Adhere to all safety procedures and comply with physical security policies while performing work.
Take daily operational readings of electrical equipment through routine rounds and log taking (temperatures, voltages, currents, etc.).
Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for planned work in critical environments.
Energize a cabinet in a colocation environment.
Perform quarterly and annual preventative maintenance on Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems.
Conduct preventative maintenance on system control panels and batteries.
Maintain a fundamental understanding of the National Electrical Code.
Assist with troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing instrument sensors and performing calibration tasks.
Support electrical infrastructure across the data center campus, ranging from large capacity facilities to smaller sites.
Utilize Building Management Systems (EPMS).
Perform Remote Power Panel (RPP) shutdowns of one source (critical load remains supplied through the "N" source).
Conduct PDU shutdowns for power meter replacements.
Support Power Interruption Testing (PIT).
Assist with master controller shutdowns or replacements.
Required qualifications:
5+ years of work or applied learning experience in technical fields (e.g., automotive, electrical, controls, data center).
Previous data center experience.
OSHA or OSHA-approved NFPA 70E certification.
Experience with electrical systems in high availability assembly, manufacturing, or critical infrastructure environments (e.g., data centers, oil and gas refineries, hospitals, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing).
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including 12-hour shifts, rotating shifts, and 3 , 4 , or 5-day work weeks.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word)
Interview Process
One interview with the Hiring Manager (1 hour duration)
Pay Range: $30-45/hr
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