Data Center Facilities Engineer: Controls & Operations Lead

Google; Monrovia (AL); On-site; USD 122,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Facilities Technician for its data centers in the United States. The role focuses on operating, monitoring, and supporting critical facilities, electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems to ensure reliability and efficiency.

The position emphasizes leadership in troubleshooting, cost reduction through best practices, and adherence to environmental and safety standards, with on-call considerations for outages and emergency situations.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or trade certification in a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience in Controls/Automation in industrial or commercial environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and use OSHA PPE as required.
• Ability to work non-standard hours and differing shifts.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair data center systems including servers, network gear, PLCs, and SCADA systems.
• Provide effective leadership for critical system troubleshooting and unit commissioning with minimal supervision.
• Respond to critical data center events and serve as escalation point for operational issues.
• Monitor plant efficiency (PUE/WUE) and drive site-level programs with technicians and managers.
• Collaborate with design engineers bringing an operational mindset to new infrastructure discussions.

Skills

Controls/Automation experience

Leadership / people management

Safety compliance

Flexible shifts

Physical endurance

Education

Master's degree in related Engineering field

Associate's degree or trade certification in technical field

Job description

Google is seeking a Facilities Technician for its data centers in the United States. The role focuses on operating, monitoring, and supporting critical facilities, electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems to ensure reliability and efficiency.

The position emphasizes leadership in troubleshooting, cost reduction through best practices, and adherence to environmental and safety standards, with on-call considerations for outages and emergency situations.