Data Center Facilities Technician, Fire Life Safety
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Minimum qualifications:
- Associate's degree, trade school certification, other verifiable training in a relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience with mechanical maintenance, including fire and safety systems, buildings infrastructure, pumps, tanks, piping, elevators, and cooling systems (e.g., HVAC equipment, chillers, cooling towers).
Preferred qualifications:
- Certifications in fire alarm systems, fire sprinkler systems, or related disciplines (e.g., NICET, NAFED, NFPA).
- 3 years of experience in the maintenance and operation of fire detection, suppression, and life safety systems in a data center or industrial environment.
- Experience in troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems, with direct experience in conducting diagnostic tests and repairs.
- Knowledge of relevant codes and standards (e.g., NFPA, IBC, NEC) governing fire protection and life safety systems.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, external vendors, and regulatory authorities.
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).
As an advocate for best 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 Facilities Technician, you will operate, monitor, and support physical facilities conditions for our data centers.
The Data Center team designs and operates some of the most sophisticated electrical and HVAC systems in the world. We are a diverse, upbeat, creative, team-oriented group of engineers committed to building and operating powerful data centers.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $81,000-$119,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine inspections, testing, and maintenance of fire detection and suppression systems, including but not limited to fire alarms, smoke detectors, sprinkler systems, and gas suppression systems.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose issues related to fire life and safety systems, and perform necessary repairs or replacements to ensure optimal functionality. Stay informed about relevant codes, standards, and best practices pertaining to fire life and safety systems, and ensure compliance regulations.
- Respond promptly to fire alarms and other emergencies, following established procedures and protocols to mitigate risks and ensure the safety of personnel and equipment.
- Coordinate with onsite emergency response teams and external agencies as needed during emergency situations, providing technical expertise and assistance as required.
- Conduct regular checks and preventative maintenance tasks to ensure all systems are operating within specified parameters and in compliance with safety regulations.
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