Google - The Dalles, OR
posted 6 months ago
The Data Center team at Google is responsible for designing and operating some of the most sophisticated electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and HVAC systems in the world. As a Data Center Facilities Technician II, you will play a crucial role in operating, monitoring, and supporting the physical facilities conditions of our data centers. This position involves a variety of responsibilities, including the heating and cooling of air and water, power supply management, and the operation of generators, UPS systems, and electrical distribution systems. You will regularly inspect, maintain, and repair various data center systems, including piping and non-critical electrical or mechanical system components. In this role, you will advocate for best practices and develop creative approaches to reduce operational costs while improving overall data center efficiency. Ensuring that environmental and safety standards are consistently met is a key part of your responsibilities. You will be tasked with identifying problems and making repairs quickly, especially in emergency situations or abnormal conditions, to manage data center performance issues and outages effectively, minimizing recovery time from failures. The Data Center team is a diverse, upbeat, and creative group of engineers committed to building and operating powerful data centers. You will collaborate with other technicians and engineers to ensure the smooth operation of the facilities, contributing to the overall success of the data center operations.