Data Center Facilities Technician

Google•Haskell, TX

1d•$105,000 - $145,000

About The Position

Facilities Technicians operate, monitor, and support physical facilities conditions in Google data centers. The role involves working with heating and cooling systems for air and water, power supplies, generators, UPS systems, electrical distribution, and control and monitoring systems. Technicians inspect, maintain, and repair systems including piping and non-critical electrical or mechanical components. They help ensure environmental and safety standards are met, identify and quickly repair problems, and respond to emergencies or abnormal conditions to minimize recovery time from failures. The position also supports efforts to reduce operational costs while improving data center efficiency.

Requirements

Associate's degree, trade school certification, other certified training in a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
Five years of experience in one or more of the following in an industrial or commercial environment: mechanical infrastructure systems, mechanical maintenance or testing, electrical infrastructure systems, safety and maintenance, mission-critical systems, control panels, generators, controllers, or controls and automation.
Ability to participate in material-handling tasks, including lifting, carrying, or moving equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to use OSHA-standard safety equipment, including limited-weight-bearing work platforms, ladders, step stools, and personal protective equipment such as safety harnesses.
Ability to work non-standard hours and differing work rotations or shifts.

Nice To Haves

Experience in data centers, hospitals, or power plants.
Five years of experience in electrical, mechanical/HVAC, controls and automation, construction/technical environments, or a related field.
Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems used in data centers, such as feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, ATS/STS units, PDU/PMM units, chillers, air-handling units, and CRAC units.
Knowledge of meters, devices, and sensors, and troubleshooting using standard hand tools, digital metering, or calibration and diagnostic equipment.
Ability to communicate with contractors performing maintenance or upgrade work on data center systems.

Responsibilities

Inspect, maintain, and repair data center systems, including piping and non-critical electrical or mechanical system components.
Assist technicians by reading blueprints and schematics, conducting system tours, and assessing system working order.
Manage uptime and maintenance of water pumps and treatment systems, HVAC, UPS, generators, electrical distribution, and control and monitoring systems.
Operate, monitor, and maintain data center facilities systems and equipment, and respond to abnormal conditions.
Support startup, commissioning, and integration of new equipment and systems into facilities infrastructure.