Data Center Facilities Technician, Server Floor

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic diagnosis and troubleshooting of server hardware and infrastructure malfunctions.
• Support the deployment of server racks, manage power and network cabling, and ensure the integrity of hot/cold aisle containment systems.
• Monitor and maintain mechanical water-cooling infrastructure on the server floor; manage water chemistry, and perform pump replacements as required.
• Monitor basic electrical systems and cooling loops on the server floor to ensure optimal operational readiness and thermal stability.
• Execute operational workflows, checklists, and preventative maintenance procedures precisely and thoroughly.

Requirements

• Associate's degree, trade school certification, or other certified training in a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of Electrical experience (eg. electrical testing equipment or electrical distribution) in an industrial or commercial environment.
• Ability to participate in material handling tasks such as lifting, carrying or moving up to 50 lbs of equipment.
• 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.

Preferred qualifications

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

Skills

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Benefits

US: $86000 - $119000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Pay

US: $86000 - $119000 (USD)

Schedule

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