Data Center Facilities Technician, Generators

Google•Haskell, TX

2h•$105,000 - $145,000

About The Position

The Data Center Facilities Technician operates, monitors, and supports physical facilities conditions at Google data centers, with a focus on generator systems. The role involves maintaining and repairing facility systems and equipment, including generators, power supply, UPS systems, electrical distribution, control and monitoring systems, and mechanical and HVAC systems. Technicians help ensure environmental and safety standards are met, identify issues, and make repairs promptly. During emergencies or abnormal conditions, they manage facilities performance issues and outages to minimize recovery time. The role also contributes to reducing 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 maintenance of generator systems or in construction/technical environments, Operations, Operations Management, Electrical Infrastructure Systems, Electrical Maintenance, or a related field.
Ability to participate in material handling tasks, including lifting, carrying, or moving equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
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.
Knowledge of generator systems used in data center environments, including engines, alternators, control panels, and electrical systems.
Knowledge of meters, devices, and sensors, and troubleshooting using standard hand tools, digital metering, or calibration and diagnostic equipment.
Ability to communicate with contractors who perform maintenance or upgrade work on data center systems.

Responsibilities

Perform routine inspections and scheduled preventive maintenance on generator sets.
Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical and electrical failures using diagnostic tools and technical manuals.
Perform major and minor repairs on engines, alternators, control panels, and electrical systems.
Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions in data center facilities systems and equipment.
Support startup, commissioning, and integration of new generator equipment and systems into facilities infrastructure.