Data Center Plant Engineer, Mechanical

Google Inc.; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 122,000 - 173,000; Full time

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Job summary

Google in Lancaster, OH seeks a Data Center Plant Engineer, Mechanical to maintain and operate electrical and mechanical systems in our state-of-the-art data centers. You will monitor HVAC, power distribution, UPS, and cooling equipment, ensuring reliability and safety while controlling costs.

The role requires an Associate's degree or technical training, 7 years in data center infrastructure, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and willingness to work non-standard hours.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or related technical training or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience in Electrical Infrastructure Systems, Data Center Operations, Electrical Systems, Data Center Technology, Mechanical Infrastructure Systems, Critical Infrastructure and Technical Troubleshooting.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and use PPE as required.
• Ability to work non-standard hours and shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor and support data center physical facilities conditions including HVAC and electrical systems.
• Inspect and repair data center systems such as piping and non-critical electrical or mechanical components.
• Develop cost-saving approaches while maintaining safety and compliance.
• Manage performance issues and outages to minimize recovery time.

Skills

Electrical systems

Data center operations

Mechanical infrastructure

Technical troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Education

Associate's degree

Trade school certification

Cert training

Job description

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• Associate's degree, trade school certification, or other certified training in a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience in Electrical Infrastructure Systems, Data Center Operations, Electrical Systems, Data Center Technology, Mechanical Infrastructure Systems, Critical Infrastructure and Technical Troubleshooting.
• 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.

Preferred qualifications:

• 7 years of experience in maintenance of mechanical/cooling distribution systems or construction/technical environment or a related field.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems used in a data center environment (e.g. Chillers, Air handling units, pumps and CRAC/CRAH units).
• Excellent Adaptability and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of the building management controls systems.
• Knowledge of Data Center Cooling Infrastructure including water chemistry controls.

About the job

The Data Center team designs and operates some of the most sophisticated electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and HVAC systems in the world. Facilities Technicians at Google data centers operate, monitor and support physical facilities conditions. Some of these duties will include heating and cooling of air and water, power supply, generators, UPS systems, electrical distribution and control and monitoring systems. You regularly help inspect, maintain and repair various data center systems such as piping and non-critical electrical or mechanical system components).

As an advocate for best practices, you develop creative approaches to reducing operational costs while improving overall data center efficiency. You ensure that environmental and safety standards are consistently met, identifying problems and making repairs quickly. In emergency situations or abnormal conditions, you manage data center performance issues and outages to minimize the recovery time from failures.

The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.

We're the driving team behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $122000 - $173000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

About the job

The Data Center team designs and operates some of the most sophisticated electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and HVAC systems in the world. Facilities Technicians at Google data centers operate, monitor and support physical facilities conditions. Some of these duties will include heating and cooling of air and water, power supply, generators, UPS systems, electrical distribution and control and monitoring systems. You regularly help inspect, maintain and repair various data center systems such as piping and non‑critical electrical or mechanical system components).

As an advocate for best practices, you develop creative approaches to reducing operational costs while improving overall data center efficiency. You ensure that environmental and safety standards are consistently met, identifying problems and making repairs quickly. In emergency situations or abnormal conditions, you manage data center performance issues and outages to minimize the recovery time from failures.

The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.

We're the driving team behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $122000 - $173000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

• Have experience in electrical and mechanical infrastructure systems, data center operations, critical infrastructure, and technical troubleshooting.
• Utilize internal tools to systematically monitor and evaluate Google Data Center (GDC) operational reliability and efficiency. Identify and prioritize key actions to align GDC operations with leadership directives, fostering continuous improvement.
• Drive a strategic approach across EHS, operations, and maintenance programs to ensure strict compliance with standards. Serve as a resource and mentor for technicians to improve operational processes.
• Navigate organizational change processes by providing site-level feedback, including appropriate subject matter experts, coordinating with technicians and managers to execute approved decisions, and resolving technical bugs.
• Lead site-level technical direction on quality and reliability issues impacting regional or global facilities, while providing expert design inputs.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy , Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal , Belonging at Google , and How we hire .

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

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