Data Center Electrical Technician I — Power Systems & UPS (Equity)

Google; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 86,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Google's Data Center team designs and operates sophisticated electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems. Facilities Technicians monitor, read blueprints, and repair data center systems, ensuring reliable power and infrastructure.

You will inspect and maintain components, read schematics, and assess system performance to reduce downtime. This role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, flexibility for non-standard hours, and collaboration with contractors to upgrade critical facilities.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree, trade school certification, or other certified training in a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of Electrical experience in an industrial or commercial environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and use OSHA PPE and safety equipment.
• Ability to work non-standard hours and differing work rotations/shifts.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair various data center systems.
• Provide daily assistance to technicians, read blueprints/schematics, conduct tours of systems, and assess their working order.
• Manage the uptime and maintenance of UPS, generators, electrical distribution, and control and monitoring systems.
• Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions in the data center facilities systems and equipment.
• Support startup, commissioning, and integration of new electrical equipment and systems into facilities infrastructure.

Skills

Electrical experience

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Non-standard hours

Contractor communication

Education

Technical field training or related degree

Tools

Hand tools

Digital metering

Calibration/diagnostic equipment

Job description

Google's Data Center team designs and operates sophisticated electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems. Facilities Technicians monitor, read blueprints, and repair data center systems, ensuring reliable power and infrastructure.

You will inspect and maintain components, read schematics, and assess system performance to reduce downtime. This role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, flexibility for non-standard hours, and collaboration with contractors to upgrade critical facilities.