Data Center EngineerLocation: Mountain ViewReports To: Director, Data Center Site ServicesPosition OverviewThe Data Center Engineer (KTLO) is responsible for maintaining the continuous operational readiness of all critical infrastructure systems supporting a mission-critical data center environment. This role ensures uptime, preserves system redundancy, and enforces procedural and safety discipline across electrical, mechanical, and supporting site systems.This is an operations-focused position centered on stability, execution, and compliance. The engineer executes approved procedures, supports structured change management activities, monitors system health, and maintains audit-ready documentation in a highly controlled, high-availability environment.The role requires working knowledge of electrical distribution systems, critical cooling infrastructure (including liquid cooling technologies), structured MOP/SOP/EOP governance, and regulated operational environments.
Success depends on procedural rigor, sound escalation judgment, and disciplined risk mitigation.Key ResponsibilitiesElectrical Systems OperationsOperate and maintain UPS systems, switchgear, transformers, PDUs, generators, fuel cells, and BESS (as applicable)Support switching activities under approved MOPsMonitor load distribution and system redundancy healthValidate restoration of redundancy following maintenance eventsSupport incident response and recovery activitiesMechanical & Cooling SystemsOperate and maintain critical cooling systems (air and liquid-based)Support environments utilizing rear-door heat exchangers, CDUs, and direct-to-chip liquid cooling systemsMonitor thermal performance, delta-T, flow rates, and capacity utilizationValidate cooling system redundancy and leak detection mechanismsAssess operational impact of cooling system maintenance or failure conditionsValidate system performance post-maintenance or change activityChange Management & DocumentationDraft, review, and execute MOPs, SOPs, and EOPsParticipate in risk assessments and pre-task planningMaintain accurate as-built documentation, labeling, and system diagramsCapture validation evidence including alarms, trend data, and post-event reportingSafety, Security & ComplianceEnforce LOTO and electrical safety standardsSupport site access control and vendor oversightMaintain audit readiness aligned with SOC 2 / ISO 27001 controlsParticipate in emergency response and disaster recovery exercisesQualifications· 3+ years of experience in mission-critical facilities or data center operations· Working knowledge of medium and low voltage electrical systems· Experience with critical cooling infrastructure· Experience supporting liquid cooling systems (rear-door heat exchangers, CDU-based systems, or direct-to-chip environments) preferred· Familiarity with structured change management processes (MOP/SOP/EOP)· Experience in audited or regulated environments preferred· Experience with alternative energy systems (fuel cells, BESS, microgrid environments) a plus· Ability to work in a 24/7 operational environmentCore Competencies· Strong procedural discipline· Calm and methodical under pressure· Detail-oriented documentation practices· Clear communication and sound escalation judgment· Commitment to safety and operational integrity