Data Center Facilities Technician - Lenoir: Google Inc.

Data Center Facilities Technician - Lenoir

This position is available in Lenoir, North Carolina.

The area: Data Center

The Data Center team designs and operates some of the most sophisticated electrical and HVAC systems in the world. We're diverse, upbeat, creative, team-oriented engineers and managers working on a daily basis to develop data centers that are changing the face of contemporary computing facilities.

The role: Data Center Facilities Technician

Google seeks experienced facilities technicians to operate, monitor, and support data centers. Working under the direction of the Data Center Facilities Manager, Facilities Technicians interact with support teams at Google headquarters and with local contractors and vendors. Technicians must ensure that facilities problems are identified and repaired quickly, that contractors deliver quality services, and that internal customer demands are met. A good technician develops creative approaches to keep operational costs to a minimum, improve efficiency, and implement new strategies.

• Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions in facilities systems. Areas include: Electrical, Mechanical and Building Monitoring and Control.
• Tracking and trending operational characteristics.

• An Associate's degree, trade school certification, or other verifiable training in a relevant technical field.
• Two or more years at journeyman or technician level, or the equivalent in a critical environment (preference given to data center, hospital, or power plant experience).
• Two or more years in mechanical/HVAC, electrical, or a combination of both; mechanical applicants must have or obtain a Universal Refrigerant Handler's certification and electrical applicants must have or obtain licensing if required by the local jurisdiction.
• Excellent understanding of the electrical and mechanical systems used in a data center environment, including: Feeders, Transformers, Generators, Switchgear, UPS systems, ATS/STS units, PDU/PMM units, Chillers, Air handling units and CRAC units.
• Ability to communicate intelligently and effectively with contractors who perform maintenance or upgrade work on these systems.
• Ability to learn quickly and address issues as they arise during normal working hours or when on call.
• These positions require shift work that includes weekends and holidays.

About Google:
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people around the world with information every day. Founded in 1998 by Stanford Ph.D. students Larry Page and Sergey Brin,Google today is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program, which is the largest and fastest growing in the industry, provides businesses of all sizes with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users.Google is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information, visit www.google.com.