Data Center Controls Technician

Google; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Data Center Facilities Technician, Controls, to operate, monitor, and support physical facilities conditions across our data centers. You will work with electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems, inspect and repair components, and participate in improving efficiency and safety.

The role requires 5 years in controls/automation, experience with PLCs and server management, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs; standard OSHA PPE applies.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree, trade school certification, or other certified training in a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in Controls/Automation in an industrial or commercial environment.
• Experience in Operations, Operations Management, Control Theory, Server Management, Programmable Logic Controller.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair various data center systems such as servers, network equipment, PLCs, system administration, access control, alarm investigation, and SCADA management.
• Provide daily assistance to technicians as you read blueprints/schematics/ladder logic/sequence of operations, conduct tours of systems, and assess their working order.
• Control, monitor, log, and alarm systems.
• Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions in the data center facilities systems and equipment.
• Support startup, commissioning, and integration of new controls equipment and systems into facilities infrastructure.

Skills

Controls/Automation

Operations Management

Server Management

PLC

Safety & PPE awareness

Education

Associate's degree or trade certification

Tools

Scripting languages

Meters/Relays diagnostics

Calibration equipment

Job description

Google is seeking a Data Center Facilities Technician, Controls, to operate, monitor, and support physical facilities conditions across our data centers. You will work with electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems, inspect and repair components, and participate in improving efficiency and safety.

The role requires 5 years in controls/automation, experience with PLCs and server management, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs; standard OSHA PPE applies.