Data Center Plant Engineer (Verantwortliche Elektrofachkraft) (German)

Google LLC; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 98,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Google's Data Center team in Frankfurt am Main, Germany seeks a Facilities Technician to operate, monitor and support critical electrical and HVAC systems. The role focuses on safe operation, cost efficiency, and adherence to safety and environmental standards.

Leads and trains electricians, engaging with contractors for maintenance and upgrades. Candidates should have extensive electrical/mechanical maintenance experience in data centers, strong German language skills, and a passion for

Qualifications

• 7 years of Electrical or Mechanical experience in an industrial or commercial environment.
• Experience working on projects in a data center environment.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the safe operation of electrical systems in accordance with DIN VDE 1000 and other standards.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legal and internal regulations in electrical engineering.
• Provide technical leadership and instruction of electricians and EuP in accordance with DIN VDE 1000-10.
• Document the electrical safety organization.

Skills

Electrical/Mechanical experience

Education

Associate's degree / certified training in a technical field

Tools

Meters & sensors

Troubleshooting equipment

Digital metering

Job description

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• Associate's degree, trade school certification, or other certified training in a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of Electrical or Mechanical experience (e.g., electrical testing equipment or electrical distribution or HVAC or Air handling Units) in an industrial or commercial environment.
• Experience working on projects in a data center environment.
• Ability to communicate in German fluently to engage in day-to-date operations, and with colleagues.

Preferred qualifications:

• 7 years of experience in maintenance of electrical distribution systems or construction/technical environments or a related field.
• 5 years of relevant professional experience in the field of electrical engineering as a Responsible Qualified Electrician (VEFK) in accordance with DIN VDE 1000-10.
• Knowledge of meters, devices, sensors, and troubleshooting utilizing standard hand tools, digital metering, or calibration/diagnostic equipment.
  
• Ability to communicate with contractors who perform maintenance or upgrade work on the data center systems.
  

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.

In this role, you will be a leader of environmental practices. The Data Center team designs and operates some of the most efficient electrical and HVAC systems using less energy than most data centers around the world. Our engineers are continually seeking different approaches to reducing operational costs while improving efficiencies through the operation and maintenance of low voltage/medium voltage/high voltage (LV/MV/HV) electrical systems and control and monitoring systems.

The Data Center team designs and operates some of the most sophisticated electrical and HVAC systems in the world. We are a diverse, upbeat, creative, team-oriented group of engineers committed to building and operating powerful data centers.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Germany: €98000 - €100000 (EUR) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefitsLearn more about benefits at Google .

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the safe operation of electrical systems in accordance with DIN VDE 1000 as well as other relevant standards and regulations (DGUV V3, BetrSichV, ArbSchG, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legal and internal company regulations in the field of electrical engineering.
• Provide technical leadership and instruction of qualified electricians (EFK) and electrically instructed persons (EuP) in accordance with DIN VDE 1000-10.
• Document the electrical safety organization.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy , Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal , Belonging at Google , and How we hire .

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

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