Data Center Operations Lead for Third-Party Sites

Google Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 144,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Technical Operations Manager for Third-Party Data Centers in Austin, TX. You will oversee electrical, cooling, IT infrastructure, and safety compliance across global vendor sites, striving for operability and reliability while guiding cost‑efficient improvements.

As a senior surrogate of operations, you will mentor junior staff, review schematics, and coordinate with engineering teams to ensure robust performance and rapid recovery from incidents.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or certified training in a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 9 years of experience in electrical, mechanical/HVAC, or controls/automation in industrial or commercial environments.
• 5 years in program or project management in mission-critical facilities (data centers, chip fabrication) or related real estate development.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to test, validate, improve, and certify new processes for critical equipment operation in data centers.
• Drive compliance activities for data centers and analyze results across global sites.
• Monitor data center systems operations; manage site activities to minimize risk and respond to excursions.
• Ensure sites follow facility, maintenance, and standard programs; drive policy improvements.
• Develop strategies to reduce operating costs, improve efficiency, and drive site programs.

Skills

Electrical/Mechanical/HVAC

Education

Associate's degree or certified training

Job description

Google is seeking a Technical Operations Manager for Third-Party Data Centers in Austin, TX. You will oversee electrical, cooling, IT infrastructure, and safety compliance across global vendor sites, striving for operability and reliability while guiding cost‑efficient improvements.

As a senior surrogate of operations, you will mentor junior staff, review schematics, and coordinate with engineering teams to ensure robust performance and rapid recovery from incidents.