Data Center Facilities Manager (English, Dutch)

Google Netherlands B.V.
Middenmeer, Netherlands
6 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
€9,500.0 - €9,667.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
Dutch, English
Job source

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Data Centers Systems Theories Monitoring of Systems Computer Networking Systems Google Cloud

Job description

The Data Center team designs and operates some of the most sophisticated electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and HVAC systems in the world. Facility Technicians at Google data centers operate, monitor and support physical facilities conditions. Some 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’ll provide daily assistance to senior technicians as you read blueprints/schematics, conduct tours of systems and assess their working order.

You will 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 Data Center Facilities Manager, you will lead and grow a large team overseeing 24/7 operations in our hyper-scale data centers. You will ensure our server, storage, and networking systems meet stringent service level agreements and availability goals, all while upholding the highest environmental and safety standards at scale. In this role, you will drive efficiency, continuous improvements, and initiatives to optimize costs and enhance overall data center performance, navigating both traditional and emergent issues. This role involves regular travel between metro area sites, some regional and international travel (up to 10%), and participation in an on-call rotation to support our 24/7 business.

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 the driving force behind Google’s groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge 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.

Netherlands: €114000 - €116000 (EUR) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits, * Own campus operational budgets, conduct meticulous expense forecasting, and manage established budgets with a focus on total cost of ownership (TCO). Develop and implement cost-effective operational strategies.

  • Meet stringent internal Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for uptime, efficiencies, and cost. Oversee monitoring of data center systems, control site activities to minimize risk, and ensure effective response to any operational excursions.
  • Develop creative approaches to reduce operational costs and improve overall data center efficiency. Advocate the development of strategies to minimize environmental impact (WUE, PUE).
  • Oversee the swift management of data center performance issues and outages, implementing repair protocols in emergency situations to minimize recovery time from failures.
  • Ensure regional and global teams comply with project guidelines and design standards. Drive and uphold a strong safety culture at the site, identifying and mitigating risks.

Requirements

Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area.

Share Data Center Facilities Manager (English, Dutch), * 8 years of experience in data center operations or other relevant operational experience in non-DC industries.

  • 5 years of experience managing technical teams and vendors in charge of operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and controls infrastructure and components.
  • Ability to communicate in English and Dutch fluently to support client relationship management in this region.
  • Ability to travel as needed.
  • Driving license Category B., * Master’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • Solid experience collaborating with other business units to meet company goals and standards.
  • Experience with change management initiatives and a proven track record of positively impacting team culture change.
  • Solid understanding of the operations and maintenance of electrical, control systems, and mechanical systems in a data center environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and grow team members, through coaching, mentoring, and training.
  • A strong willingness to engage culturally with the local community.

About the company

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See alsoGoogle’s EEO Policy (https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/eeo/) ,Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal (https://careers.google.com/jobs/dist/legal/EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) ,Belonging at Google (https://about.google/belonging/) , andHow we hire (https://careers.google.com/how-we-hire/) .

If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing ourAccommodations for Applicants form (https://goo.gl/forms/aBt6Pu71i1kzpLHe2) .

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

To all recruitment agencies: Google does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Google employees, or any other organization location. Google is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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