Data Center Ops Lead — Critical Facilities & Efficiency

Google LLC; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Google LLC is seeking a Data Center Operations Facilities Manager to oversee critical facilities in Australia, including Canberra and Sydney. The role focuses on compliance, security, and the continuous operation of electrical, HVAC, and power systems in large data centers.

You will guide maintenance programs and lead improvements while ensuring safety and cost efficiency. The role requires substantial experience in data center operations, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate across

Qualifications

• Associate's degree, trade school certification, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 9 years of experience in data center operations or other relevant operational experience in non-data center industries.
• Experience with managing facilities that adhere to strict security requirements.
• Must hold and maintain Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) Negative Vetting 2 (NV2).
• Experience in mission critical systems operations and collaboration across business units is preferred.
• Understanding of operations and maintenance of electrical, control, and mechanical systems in data centers.

Responsibilities

• Own compliance activities for a data center and analyze results for global centers.
• Lead monitoring of data center systems operations and manage site activities to minimize risk.
• Ensure sites follow facility, maintenance, and standard programs globally and drive improvements to policies.
• Develop strategies to minimize operational costs, improve efficiency, and reduce environmental impact at a site.
• Incorporate domain expertise to enhance data center design for next generation facilities.

Skills

9+ years experience

Security management

NV2 clearance

Technical field training

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

Job description

Google LLC is seeking a Data Center Operations Facilities Manager to oversee critical facilities in Australia, including Canberra and Sydney. The role focuses on compliance, security, and the continuous operation of electrical, HVAC, and power systems in large data centers.

You will guide maintenance programs and lead improvements while ensuring safety and cost efficiency. The role requires substantial experience in data center operations, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate across