Building Operator

Equans is looking for a Building operator, based in Toronto! The Equans group is a world leader in the energy and services industry. The Group operates in 20 countries, with 90,000 employees working on 5 continents. Equans is a Bouygues group company. Equans designs, installs, and delivers customized solutions to improve its customers’ equipment, systems and technical processes and optimize their use in the context of their energy, industrial and digital transitions.

Equans is a Bouygues group company.

Active in Canada and the United States for more than 30 years, Equans Services is the partner of businesses, industries and institutions that want to move towards more connected buildings, manage their facilities efficiently and reduce their carbon footprint.

We design, implement, and maintain custom solutions to improve our customers’ facilities, systems, and infrastructures.

Our core offerings are focused on the following areas:

• Integrated Asset and facilities management;
• Operation and maintenance of buildings and equipment (including district heating and cooling);
• Energy efficiency solutions and execution of decarbonization roadmaps;
• Building automation and systems;
• Solutions for transportation and mobility.

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Reporting directly to the Maintenance Manager, the Building Operator is a key member of the Facilities Management team responsible for ensuring the continuous, safe, and efficient operation of a complex, critical healthcare environment. The role's principal focus is the troubleshooting, repair, replacement, and optimized operation of the facility’s architectural, HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing infrastructure. The Building Operator provides leadership in operational management, safety, energy efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate is a proactive team player with excellent technical acumen, proven capabilities in multi-tasking, complex problem-solving, and prioritizing a high-volume workload.

This position involves shift work, including days, nights, and holidays, on a rotational basis to meet the 24/7 operational demands of the facility.

• Troubleshoot and Repair:
  Independently analyze, maintain, repair, and implement solutions for critical systems, including but not limited to Boilers, Chillers, Compressors, Air Handling Units (AHUs), Energy Recovery Ventilators, VAV boxes, heat exchangers, pumps, and associated controls;
• Preventative and Predictive Maintenance (PPM/PdM):
  Ensure the execution of all prescribed Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) tasks on all equipment and systems according to industry standards and manufacturer recommendations;
• System Optimization:
  Conduct routine plant inspections and utilize the Building Automation System (BAS) to monitor, adjust, and efficiently operate all major equipment to optimize energy performance and reduce the carbon footprint;
• Plumbing and Architectural:
  Perform routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical and plumbing systems, including washroom fixtures, domestic hot and cold water, sanitary, and irrigation systems. Conduct minor architectural repairs (e.g., carpentry, painting, drywall, locksmithing, Automatic Door Operators);
• Plant Monitoring:
  Undertake and record routine plant inspections in the Engineer’s Log Books and Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS);
• Log Readings:
  Conduct daily/weekly/monthly required meter readings (air/water temperatures, pressure, water/gas/electrical meters). Document and report any irregularities to management promptly;
• Regulatory Compliance:
  Ensure all aspects of the building operations, including Life Safety, HVAC, and Mechanical systems, are operated and maintained safely and are in strict…