Data Center Plant Engineer, Mechanical

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Associate's degree, trade school certification, or other certified training

in a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

* 7 years of experience in Electrical Infrastructure Systems, Data Center

Operations, Electrical Systems, Data Center Technology, Mechanical

Infrastructure Systems, Critical Infrastructure and Technical

Troubleshooting.

* Ability to participate in material handling tasks such as lifting, carrying

or moving up to 50 lbs of equipment, the required use of OSHA standard safety

equipment such as limited weight bearing work platforms, ladders, step stools

and personal protective equipment (PPE) like safety harnesses.

* Ability to work non-standard hours and differing work rotations/shifts.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* 7 years of experience in maintenance of mechanical/cooling distribution

systems or construction/technical environment or a related field.

* Knowledge of mechanical systems used in a data center environment (e.g.

Chillers, Air handling units, pumps and CRAC/CRAH units).

* Excellent Adaptability and problem-solving skills.

* Knowledge of the building management controls systems.

* Knowledge of Data Center Cooling Infrastructure including water chemistry

controls.

ABOUT THE JOB:

The Data Center team designs and operates some of the most sophisticated

electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and HVAC systems in the world.

Facilities Technicians at Google data centers operate, monitor and support

physical facilities conditions. Some of these 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).

As an advocate for best practices, you 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 AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google

customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and

Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our

customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users

worldwide.

We're the driving team behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering

the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing

power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable

developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping

the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the

development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking,

Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills,

experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $122000 - $173000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google

[https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/benefits/].

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Have experience in electrical and mechanical infrastructure systems, data

center operations, critical infrastructure, and technical troubleshooting.

* Utilize internal tools to systematically monitor and evaluate Google Data

Center (GDC) operational reliability and efficiency. Identify and prioritize

key actions to align GDC operations with leadership directives, fostering

continuous improvement.

* Drive a strategic approach across EHS, operations, and maintenance programs

to ensure strict compliance with standards. Serve as a resource and mentor

for technicians to improve operational processes.

* Navigate organizational change processes by providing site-level feedback,

including appropriate subject matter experts, coordinating with technicians

and managers to execute approved decisions, and resolving technical bugs.

* Lead site-level technical direction on quality and reliability issues

impacting regional or global facilities, while providing expert design

inputs.