Data Center Plant Engineer, Mechanical
Description For Data Center Plant Engineer, Mechanical
Google's Data Center team is seeking a Plant Engineer to join their Technical Infrastructure team. This role combines mechanical engineering expertise with data center operations, focusing on maintaining and optimizing sophisticated HVAC and electrical systems. The position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while ensuring Google's data centers operate at peak efficiency.
As a Data Center Plant Engineer, you'll be responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining critical infrastructure systems including HVAC, electrical distribution, generators, and UPS systems. You'll play a crucial role in developing and implementing strategies to reduce operational costs while improving environmental efficiency. The role requires both technical expertise and leadership skills, as you'll be guiding teams and ensuring compliance with global standards.
The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $149,000 to $223,000, plus additional benefits including bonus and equity. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced professionals who want to impact Google's global infrastructure while working with state-of-the-art technology. You'll be part of a team that takes pride in being "engineers' engineers" and contributes to maintaining Google's world-class data center operations.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in mechanical systems, demonstrated leadership experience, and a passion for operational excellence. You'll have the opportunity to work on complex technical challenges while contributing to Google's commitment to environmental sustainability and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities For Data Center Plant Engineer, Mechanical
- Lead efforts to test, validate, improve, and certify new processes and procedures for critical equipment operation
- Own efforts to perform compliance activities for data centers globally
- Lead efforts to monitor data center systems operations and control site activities to minimize risk
- Lead efforts to ensure all sites are following facility, maintenance, and standard programs globally
- Own the development of strategies to keep operational costs to a minimum, improve efficiency, and reduce environmental impact
Requirements For Data Center Plant Engineer, Mechanical
- Trade school qualification or certification in a related field
- 10 years of experience in HVAC, electrical, controls, water chemistry, generators, mechanical, or other similar technical domain
- 5 years of experience in a data center or facilities environment
- Bachelor's or Master's degree (preferred)
- Knowledge of mechanical systems used in a data center environment
- Knowledge of meters, devices, sensors, and troubleshooting utilizing standard hand tools
- Ability to communicate with contractors
Benefits For Data Center Plant Engineer, Mechanical
- Bonus
- Equity
- Medical Insurance
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