The Data Center team designs and operates some of the most sophisticated electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and
HVAC systems in the world. Facility Technicians at Google data centers operate, monitor and support physical facilities conditions. Some duties will include heating and cooling of air and water, power supply, generators, UPS systems, electrical distribution and control and monitoring systems. You regularly help inspect, maintain and repair various data center systems such as piping and non-critical electrical or mechanical system components). You'll provide daily assistance to senior technicians as you read blueprints/schematics, conduct tours of systems and assess their working order.
You will develop creative approaches to reducing operational costs while improving overall data center efficiency. You ensure that environmental and safety standards are consistently met, identifying problems and making repairs quickly In emergency situations or abnormal conditions, you manage data center performance issues and outages to minimize the recovery time from failures.
The Data Center team designs and operates some of the most sophisticated electrical and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (
HVAC) systems in the world. We are upbeat, creative, team-oriented group of engineers committed to building and operating powerful data centers.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $138000 - $201000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + bonus + equity + benefits
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Responsibilities
- Execute compliance activities for global data centers, analyzing results to ensure regional and global teams adhere to project/schedule guidelines and Google design standards.
- Monitor data center systems operations, controlling site activities to minimize risk, and to ensure effective response to any excursions.
- Drive efforts to ensure sites are following facility, maintenance, and standard programs globally while exhibiting strength in improvement to said policies and programs.
- Develop strategies to minimize operational costs, improve efficiency, and reduce environmental impact at site level, along with driving site-level development of programs and initiatives.
- Leverage subject matter expertise to recommend data center design improvements that optimize equipment and operations for next-generation data centers.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in data center operations or other relevant operational experience in non-DC industries (e.g., power generation, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration, industrial manufacturing, military, oil and gas, maritime/marine, chemical cluster, etc.).
- 2 years of experience managing technical teams and vendors in charge of operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and controls infrastructure and components.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience in collaborating with other business units to meet company goals and standards.
- Ability to develop and grow team members through coaching, mentoring, and training.
- Excellent people management and leadership skills.
This role is not eligible for U.S. immigration sponsorship.