Data Center Controls Technician II – PLC/SCADA

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

Job summary

Google data center facilities team in the Netherlands seeks a Technician to ensure 24/7 reliability of electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems. You will manage PLCs, SCADA interfaces, and alarm logic, reading blueprints and supporting commissioning of new controls equipment.

The role requires Dutch language proficiency for day-to-day operations, ability to work non-standard hours, and strong communication skills. Netherlands salary is €68,000–€69,500 with 15% bonus target, equity and benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree, trade school certification, or related technical training, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience in developing, operating, maintaining, or troubleshooting control systems of industrial facilities (including automation PLC).
• Experience working in critical operations environment.
• Ability to work non-standard hours and rotations.
• Ability to communicate in Dutch for day-to-day operations and regional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair data center systems such as piping and mechanical components.
• Read blueprints/schematics, conduct system tours, and assess operating order.
• Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions in facilities systems.
• Support startup, commissioning, and integration of new mechanical equipment and systems.
• Manage control, monitoring, logging, and alarming systems.

Skills

Industrial control systems

Critical operations experience

Dutch language proficiency

Non-standard hours

Communication skills

Scripting languages

Education

Associate's degree or related technical training

Tools

PLC

SCADA

Ladder logic

Job description

Google data center facilities team in the Netherlands seeks a Technician to ensure 24/7 reliability of electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems. You will manage PLCs, SCADA interfaces, and alarm logic, reading blueprints and supporting commissioning of new controls equipment.

The role requires Dutch language proficiency for day-to-day operations, ability to work non-standard hours, and strong communication skills. Netherlands salary is €68,000–€69,500 with 15% bonus target, equity and benefits.