Data Center Plant Engineer, Electrical

info_outline XThis role is not eligible for U.S. immigration sponsorship. Minimum qualifications: Associate's degree, trade school certification, or other certified training in a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 7 years of experience with electrical infrastructure systems, data center operations, electrical systems, data center technology, mechanical infrastructure systems, critical infrastructure and technical troubleshooting. Experience working in data centers, hospitals, power plants, High-Voltage (HV) electrical substations, or other mission-critical facility maintenance/operational experience. Ability to work non-standard hours, including weekends, holidays, and on shift-based schedules. Preferred qualifications: Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering. Knowledge of the building management controls systems. Knowledge of Protection Relay Network systems. Having as many of these specific qualifications but transferable skills/experiences may be equally valuable Adaptability and prompt problem-solving skills. About the job The Data Center team designs and operates some of the most sophisticated electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and HVAC systems in the world. Facilities Technicians at Google data centers operate, monitor and support physical facilities conditions. Some of these duties will include heating and cooling of air and water, power supply, generators, UPS systems, electrical distribution and control and monitoring systems. You regularly help inspect, maintain and repair various data center systems such as piping and non-critical electrical or mechanical system components). You provide daily assistance to senior technicians as you read blueprints/schematics, conduct tours of systems and assess their working order. As a master of exceptional practices, you develop creative approaches to reducing operational costs while improving overall data center efficiency. You ensure that environmental and safety standards are consistently met, identifying problems and making repairs quickly In emergency situations or abnormal conditions, you manage data center performance issues and outages to minimize the recovery time from failures. As a part of the Data Center Plant Engineer, your role involves the design and operation of electrical, mechanical, and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems to improve efficiencies. You will be responsible for overseeing Subject Matter Expert (SMEs), coordinating with Facilities Technicians, and approving bug fixes and repairs. You will also provide daily assistance to senior technicians in reading blueprints/schematics and assessing work orders.The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide. We're behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $122000 - $174000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits Learn more about benefits at Google. Responsibilities Act as a data center technical lead, monitoring plant efficiency (e.g., Power Usage Effectiveness/Water Usage Effectiveness - PUE/WUE), and working with technicians, leads, and managers. Provide an approach to Environmental, Health, and Sa…