Data Center Operations Lead – 24/7 Infra & Safety

Google; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 138,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Google seeks a Facilities Operations leader to manage data center environments and oversee daily office operations. You will drive performance, safety, and reliability in a fast-paced setting that supports innovative workspaces.

Responsibilities include leading teams, coordinating facility activities, maintaining security/operational procedures, and implementing environmental health and safety initiatives with cross-functional partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in computing infrastructure, networking, operating systems, or hardware.
• 5 years of experience managing technical, vendor, contract management, or delivery teams.
• Ability to work non-standard hours, including working weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of individuals; set and communicate individual and team priorities that support organizational goals. Meet regularly with individuals to discuss performance and development, and provide feedback and coaching.
• Partner with teams to meet goals and stakeholders to manage facility activities and set/implement short and long-term strategies.
• Maintain, monitor, and execute security and operational procedures and track/analyze trends to identify opportunities for improvements ensuring alignment with organizational policies.
• Repair, fix, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment, servers, machines, or infrastructure based on identified issues.
• Support and contribute to the implementation of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and other compliance programs and initiatives in collaboration with other teams to ensure environmental and safety incidents are investigated, resolved, and reported.

Skills

8 years experience

5 years experience

Non-standard hours

Strategic initiatives (global)

24x7 operations

Data center operations

Linux/Unix administration

EHS leadership

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Google seeks a Facilities Operations leader to manage data center environments and oversee daily office operations. You will drive performance, safety, and reliability in a fast-paced setting that supports innovative workspaces.

Responsibilities include leading teams, coordinating facility activities, maintaining security/operational procedures, and implementing environmental health and safety initiatives with cross-functional partners.