Critical Facilities Engineer - Hosting

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 45,700 - 54,739; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

End-of-year bonus

Company laptop and mobile phone

26 vacation days + option to purchase 5 additional days

Excellent pension plan

Travel reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A data centre and digital infrastructure provider is looking for a Technical Facility Support professional to ensure smooth operations. Responsibilities include monitoring installations, conducting technical maintenance, and participating in on-call duties. Ideal candidates will have an MBO-level certification in Electrotechnics with strong knowledge in both electrical and mechanical installations, fluency in Dutch and English, and a practical, hands-on mentality. This role offers a competitive salary with additional benefits, including vacation days and allowances.

Qualifications

• Must have MBO level of thinking with an Electrotechnical background.
• Knowledge of both electrical and mechanical installations required.
• Fluent in Dutch and English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Support the Technical Facility Manager in data center operations.
• Monitor and maintain security, cooling, and electrical installations.
• Participate in on-call duties and diagnose issues.

Skills

Electrotechnical knowledge

Practical, hands-on mentality

Fluency in Dutch

Fluency in English

Education

MBO-level certification (STIPEL)

Tools

Cooling systems

Electrical systems

Control and measurement systems

Job description

Ready to build lasting partnerships that power data centre excellence?

Join a data centre and digital infrastructure provider recognised for delivering secure, sustainable, and high-performance colocation and connectivity services. With a focus on reliability, innovation, and client success, the organisation continues to support enterprises in achieving operational efficiency and digital growth.

Empower clients to succeed in a connected world. Apply now!

Responsibilities

• Support the Technical Facility Manager to keep data center operations running smoothly
• Monitor and maintain security, cooling, and electrical installations with high redundancy
• Perform technical maintenance:
  • Light construction-related tasks
  • Cooling systems (air, chilled water)
  • Electrical systems (main/backup, UPS, power supply, pumps)
  • Control and measurement systems (temperature, pressure, RPM, etc.)
  • Oversee and guide external contractors for specialized maintenance
  • Ensure operational safety and cleanliness in high-value environments
• Participate in on-call duties, diagnose issues, and ensure swift resolution

Skills / Must have

• MBO level of thinking and working, preferably with an Electrotechnical background (minimum STIPEL certified)
• Strong knowledge of both electrical and mechanical (E & W) installations
• Practical, hands-on mentality with the ability to work independently
• Fluent in Dutch and English (spoken and written)
• Valid driving license (B) and access to your own transport
• Comfortable working in on-call rotations and interpreting technical faults
• Pre: VCA VOL, CDCP, or CDCS certifications
• You must not have electronic implants due to work near transformers and generators

Benefits

• Work in a professional, supportive, and informal team environment
• Competitive base salary plus end-of-year bonus
• Fixed monthly on-call allowance
• Company laptop and mobile phone
• 26 vacation days per year + option to purchase 5 additional days
• Excellent pension plan and €0.23/km travel reimbursement
• Frequent social and sporting events
• Ample opportunities for professional and personal development

Salary

• Up to €4,500 gross per month