CE Operator Technician - Day shift

Job#: 3039569

Job Description:

Critical Environment Data Center Operator Tech (Electrical
3) -
Day shift

Apex Systems is a global IT services provider, and our staffing practice has an opening for a Critical Environment Data Center Operator Tech (Electrical
3)– Day shift to support our client, a multinational technology corporation.

Client: Multinational technology corporation

Terms: 6‑12-month contract, with expectation to convert to permanent full‑time.

Location: Greater Toronto Area – On Site

Application Process: Please apply directly through the platform where you are viewing this posting. If you experience technical issues submitting your resume, please send a Word version to Ty Kurucz at , and reference Critical Environment Data Center Operator Tech (Electrical
3)

Overview:

• This is an operations engineering role intended to assist and supplement the existing operational engineers and management team.

• Demonstrate a proactive commitment to learning, growth, and skill development.

• Promote a culture of safety, security, and compliance across all data‑center operations.

• Collaborate with design, construction, and commissioning teams to test and validate the installation, operation, and performance of electrical systems.

• Understand the design, functionality, and operational requirements of the data centers.

• Support 24x7x365 on-site data‑center operations and electrical infrastructure.

• Serve as a technical authority for on-site operations related to large-scale, mission-critical electrical systems, including system design and functionality.

• Lead the development and implementation of operational procedures to maintain highly redundant electrical operations.

• Manage electrical infrastructure across the data‑center campus, from large‑capacity facilities to multiple smaller sites.

Responsibilities:

· Review and approve MSOW documentation for third-party contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and service providers.

· Analyze and monitor the performance of electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems.

· Lead emergency monitoring and response using established emergency operating procedures (EOPs).

· Author, review, and approve operational procedures (SOPs, MOPs, EOPs) for planned and corrective work.

· Provide after-hours and on-call engineering escalation support, including on-site response when issues cannot be resolved remotely; escalation responsibilities are 24/7/365 as coordinated with operations management.

· Adhere to all safety and physical security procedures while performing work.

· Record daily operational readings for electrical equipment through routine rounds and log taking (temperatures, voltages, currents, etc.).

· Oversee and execute operational procedures, including:

oCabinet energization in colocation environments

oQuarterly and annual UPS preventive maintenance

oSystem control panel preventive maintenance

oBattery preventive maintenance

oSwitchgear, transformer, and service board maintenance

oRPP shutdown of one source (critical load remains on “N”)

oPDU shutdown for power meter replacement

oPower Interruption Testing (PIT)

oMaster controller shutdown or replacement

· Apply expert knowledge of the Provincial Electrical Code and lockout/tagout standards.

· Demonstrate experience applying CSA Z462 in operational safety management.

· Review and interpret protective coordination and incident energy studies.

· Oversee maintenance and operation of fire alarm and life safety systems.

· Lead troubleshooting, repair, and replacement of instrument sensors and calibration activities.

· Utilize building and power management systems (BAS, EPMS).

Experience
qualifications:

Required

• Multi‑year experience in datacenter, telecommunications, power‑plant, utility‑scale production, or resource‑extraction operations.

• Experience with electrical systems in high‑availability or critical‑infrastructure environments such as data centers, oil and gas refineries, hospitals, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing facilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering from an accredited university.

• 5+ years of post‑graduation work experience in technical fields (, automotive, electrical, controls, data…