Data Center Facilities Technician, Generator

Google • Reno, NV

403d • $66,500 - $100,000

About The Position

The Data Center Facilities Technician at Google is responsible for operating, monitoring, and supporting the physical conditions of data centers. This role involves inspecting, maintaining, and repairing various systems, including HVAC, electrical distribution, and control systems. The technician will work closely with senior technicians to ensure optimal performance and safety standards are met while developing strategies to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs.

Requirements

• Associate's degree, trade school certification, or other certified training in a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of Electrical, Mechanical/HVAC, or Controls/Automation experience in an industrial/commercial environment.
• Ability to participate in material handling tasks such as lifting, carrying or moving up to 50 lbs (23 kg) of equipment, and use safety equipment in accordance with safety and ergonomic guidelines.
• Ability to work non-standard hours and differing work rotations/shifts.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of experience in controls/automation, or construction/technical environment or a related field.
• Experience in data centers, hospitals, or power plants.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems used in a data center environment (e.g., Feeders, Transformers, Generators, Switchgear, UPS systems, ATS/STS units, PDU/PMM units, Chillers, Air handling units, and CRAC units).
• Knowledge of meters, devices, sensors, and troubleshooting utilizing standard hand tools, digital metering, or calibration/diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to communicate with contractors who perform maintenance or upgrade work on the data center systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair various data center systems such as piping and non-critical electrical or mechanical system components.
• Provide daily assistance to technicians, read blueprints/schematics, conduct tours of systems, and assess their working order.
• Manage the uptime and maintenance of water pumps and treatment systems, HVAC, UPS, generators, electrical distribution, and control and monitoring systems.
• Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions in the data center facilities systems and equipment.
• Support startup, commissioning, and integration of new equipment and systems into facilities infrastructure.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions
• Paid time off
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services
• Education Level: Associate degree