Technical Operations Manager, Third Party Data Centers

Google; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Technical Operations Manager for Third Party Data Centers in Houston. This role focuses on maintaining operational efficiency, compliance, and collaboration with various teams to ensure optimal performance of data center operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in engineering and data center management, along with strong communication skills to liaise effectively across all organizational levels. Join a dynamic team dedicated to fostering innovative work environments and enhancing operational excellence.

Benefits

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Qualifications

• 9 years of experience in Electrical, Mechanical/HVAC, or controls.
• 5 years of experience in a data center or facilities environment.

Responsibilities

• Test, validate, and certify new processes for critical equipment operation.
• Monitor data center systems operations and ensure compliance.
• Develop strategies to minimize operational costs and enhance efficiency.

Skills

Communication

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Technical Operations Manager, Third Party Data Centers

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• Associate's degree, trade school certification, or other certified training in a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 9 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.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Management, or Reliability Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience communicating effectively with all levels of the organization, including executives.
• Experience with Reliability Centered Maintenance and Engineering.
• Ability to forecast resource requirements in a data-driven way.

About the job

At Google, we aim to foster Googley work environments that are collaborative, friendly, and fun. The Facilities Management team oversees our office spaces, ensuring smooth daily operations. As a creative, organized customer service specialist, you will take pride in maintaining efficiency and client satisfaction, while thriving in a fast-paced environment with high standards. Your enthusiasm, dedication, and collaborative spirit will help build and maintain innovative office spaces.

In this role, you will partner with Google Data Center development teams, hardware operations, network infrastructure, and third-party data center vendors to focus on operability, maintainability, and reliability. Our architecture supports the core of Google's services, and we are proud to engineer and rebuild systems to ensure optimal performance. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $129,000-$189,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Salary ranges depend on role, level, location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can provide specific details during hiring.

Responsibilities

• Test, validate, improve, and certify new processes and procedures for critical equipment operation in data centers.
• Perform compliance activities across global data centers, analyzing results and ensuring adherence to project, schedule, and design standards.
• Monitor data center systems operations, control site activities to minimize risk, and ensure effective response to excursions.
• Ensure global compliance with facility, maintenance, and standard programs, and improve these policies and programs.
• Develop strategies to minimize operational costs, enhance efficiency, and reduce environmental impact, along with driving site-level initiatives.

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