Senior Onsite Data Center Operations Lead

Google; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 164,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Data Center team designs and operates some of the most sophisticated electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and HVAC systems in the world. Facility Technicians at Google data centers operate, monitor and support physical facilities conditions.

Some duties will include heating and cooling of air and water, power supply, generators, UPS systems, electrical distribution and control and monitoring systems.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent training in a related technical field.
• 10 years of experience in Electrical, Mechanical/HVAC, or controls in an industrial/commercial environment.
• 5 years of experience in a data center or facilities environment.
• Ability to lift and move 50 lbs of equipment, and work on platforms, ladders, and under raised floors.
• Ability to work non-standard hours and differing work rotations/shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support site selection process through operational and technical knowledge.
• Perform operational assessment and risk analysis of third-party co-location sites.
• Owns co-location sites facility operation within an area/region, with full accountability for this area tactically and strategically.
• Engage stakeholders to ensure they are informed about current work and discuss strategic decisions.
• Oversee technical and team leads through the successful completion of required maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair tasks to maintain equipment to our global standard.

Skills

10+ years experience

5 years in data center/facilities

non-standard hours / shifts

communication with executives

reliability-centered maintenance

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent training

Bachelor's degree in engineering related field

Job description

Google Data Center team designs and operates some of the most sophisticated electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and HVAC systems in the world. Facility Technicians at Google data centers operate, monitor and support physical facilities conditions.

Some duties will include heating and cooling of air and water, power supply, generators, UPS systems, electrical distribution and control and monitoring systems.