Data Center Operations, Facilities Manager

$149,000 - $223,000/Yr

Google - The Dalles, OR

Full-time - Manager

The Dalles, OR

10,001+ employees

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About the position

The Data Center Operations, Facilities Manager at Google is responsible for overseeing the management and operation of critical facilities within data centers. This role involves leading a team, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards, and developing strategies to enhance efficiency while minimizing costs. The Facilities Manager will also collaborate with various business units to achieve organizational goals and maintain high-performance standards in data center operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of individuals; set and communicate individual and team priorities that support organizational goals.
• Meet regularly with individuals to discuss performance and development, and provide feedback and coaching.
• Ensure team members are following work processes and complying with guidelines and all sites are following facility, maintenance and standard programs, while making recommendations for data center improvements.
• Monitor data center systems operation, control site activities to minimize risk, and respond effectively to any excursions or emergency procedures.
• Develop strategies to improve efficiency, minimize cost, and reduce environmental impact, validate and improve processes and procedures for equipment operations, and perform and analyze compliance checks for data centers globally.
• Collaborate with partner teams and project leads to set and implement short- and long-term strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
• 7 years of experience in critical facilities management (e.g., facility, technical, and team management)
• Experience working as a facilities manager or chief engineer

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in mission critical systems operations (e.g., power generation, data center, refinery, chip fabrication, chemical processing, or other high consequence environments)
• Experience in collaborating with other business units to meet company goals and standards
• Understanding of the operations and maintenance of electrical, control systems, and mechanical systems in a data center environment
• Ability to develop and grow team members through coaching, mentoring, and training
• Excellent people management and leadership skills

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness programs
• Professional development opportunities