Brian Dixon

About Brian Dixon

Data Center Site Facility Manager leading mission-critical operations for hyper-scale infrastructure. Currently driving operational excellence and guaranteed uptime for a Google Data Center site, ensuring the continuous, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of Google\'s global services.I specialize in 24/7 critical facility management, overseeing the complex integration and maintenance of electrical, mechanical (HVAC), and controls systems to the highest standards of safety and reliability. My focus is on team leadership, innovative mission critical maintenance and operations, and long-term planning to support the rapid growth and evolving demands of Google\'s technical infrastructure.Key Focus Areas:Operational Excellence & Uptime: Maintaining strict adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for availability, efficiency, and cost by managing all facility, maintenance, and standard programs.Team Leadership & Development: Leading, mentoring, and coaching a diverse team of 24/7 technical staff, fostering a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and technical proficiency.Critical Systems Management: Deep technical knowledge of systems including UPS, generators, switchgear, chillers, and Building Management Systems (BMS) to minimize risk and manage emergency response.Strategy & Financial Acumen: Developing and executing long-term strategies for cost-effective operations, budget management, and efficiency improvements, with a strong focus on environmental sustainability and reducing PUE.Compliance & Risk Mitigation: Ensuring all operations comply with Google design standards, global regulations, and robust Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) protocols.Passionate about innovation and leveraging technical expertise to maintain and operate the next generation of resilient, scalable, and environmentally responsible data center environments that power the digital world.

Experience

1. Facilities Manager

   Google

   Oct 2021 — Present

Education

• Illinois Institute of Technology

  Master of Engineering - MEng, Power Engineering

  2018 — 2022

• Illinois Institute of Technology

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Mechanical Engineering

  2010 — 2014

Skills

• Outlook
• English
• Critical Parts Management
• Water Treatment
• Microsoft Word
• Computer Repair
• Preventive Maintenance
• Hvac
• Plumbing
• Motors
• Microsoft Office
• Valves
• Maintenance & Repair
• Research
• Inventory Management
• Windows
• Planned Preventative Maintenance