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 contributing to Google's global infrastructure. The role involves leading critical operations, ensuring compliance, and developing strategies for cost-effective, efficient data center operations. You'll be part of a team that designs and operates some of the world's most sophisticated engineering systems, working to maintain Google's product portfolio and ensure optimal performance. The position offers competitive compensation including base salary, bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. This role is perfect for experienced professionals who are passionate about technical infrastructure and want to make a significant impact on Google's global operations. The team takes pride in being 'engineers' engineers' and focuses on maintaining and improving Google's networks for the best possible user experience.
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, digital metering, or calibration/diagnostic equipment
- Ability to communicate with contractors
Benefits For Data Center Plant Engineer, Mechanical
- bonus
- equity
- benefits package
