Data Center Controls Technician II PLC/SCADA

Google Inc.; Eemshaven; On-site; EUR 68,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity with Alphabet Inc.

Benefits package

Job summary

Google is seeking a Facilities Technician for its data center operations in the Netherlands. You will operate and monitor critical electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems, read schematics, and assist senior technicians to ensure continuous 24/7 reliability.

Responsibilities include maintaining safety standards, reducing operational costs, and supporting commissioning of new equipment. Dutch language ability is required for regional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or certified training in a related technical field.
• 2 years of experience in developing, operating, maintaining, or troubleshooting control systems.
• Experience in a critical operations environment.
• Ability to work non-standard hours and shifts.
• Ability to communicate in Dutch for day-to-day regional operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor data center electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair data center systems and components.
• Read blueprints/schematics and assist senior technicians.
• Develop cost-saving approaches while maintaining safety.
• Manage PLCs, SCADA interfaces, and alarm logic; ensure 24/7 reliability.

Skills

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

Associate's degree or certified training in a related technical field

Tools

Scripting languages

Job description

Google is seeking a Facilities Technician for its data center operations in the Netherlands. You will operate and monitor critical electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems, read schematics, and assist senior technicians to ensure continuous 24/7 reliability.

Responsibilities include maintaining safety standards, reducing operational costs, and supporting commissioning of new equipment. Dutch language ability is required for regional collaboration.