Data Center Controls Engineer — Optimize Uptime

Socket.dev; Monrovia (IN); On-site; USD 122,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Google Data Center team designs and operates sophisticated electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems. Facilities Technicians monitor and support data center conditions, including power, cooling, and distribution, while ensuring safety and cost efficiency.

They lead incident response, oversee repairs, and drive efficiency projects in collaboration with engineers and management, in a highly technical environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent training in a related technical field.
• 7 years of experience in Controls/Automation in industrial or commercial environments.
• Ability to perform material handling tasks up to 50 lbs and use OSHA safety equipment.
• Ability to work non-standard hours and shifts.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair data center systems including servers, network equipment, PLCs, SCADA.
• Provide leadership for critical system troubleshooting, commissioning, and repairs with minimal supervision.
• Respond to data center events and alarms; act as escalation point.
• Monitor plant efficiency (PUE/WUE) and drive site level programs with technicians and managers.
• Collaborate with design engineers and bring an operational perspective to new infrastructure discussions.

Education

Associate's degree, trade school certification, or other certified training in a related technical field

Equivalent practical experience

OSHA PPE and safe handling

Non-standard hours and shifts

Job description

Google Data Center team designs and operates sophisticated electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems. Facilities Technicians monitor and support data center conditions, including power, cooling, and distribution, while ensuring safety and cost efficiency.

They lead incident response, oversee repairs, and drive efficiency projects in collaboration with engineers and management, in a highly technical environment.