Data Center Controls Technician – PLC/SCADA Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

15% bonus target

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Google Eemshaven, Netherlands seeks a Facilities Technician to operate and maintain data center electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems. You will read blueprints, assist senior technicians, and respond to abnormal conditions to keep 24/7 reliability.

The role requires Dutch communication for regional operations, willingness to work shifts, and a focus on cost efficiency and safety. Compensation in the Netherlands ranges €68,000–€69,500 with a 15% bonus target, equity and benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or certified training in a related technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience in developing, operating, maintaining, or troubleshooting control systems of industrial facilities (including automation PLC).
• Experience in a critical operations environment.
• Ability to work non-standard hours and shifts.
• Dutch communication for day-to-day operations in the region.
• Category B driving license.
• Experience in maintenance of control systems in critical environments and with equipment installation, commissioning and operations.
• Knowledge of electrical/mechanical/cooling systems and meters/devices/sensors; use of standard hand tools and calibration/diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to perform material handling and work on platforms, ladders, and under raised floors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and ability to prioritize work.
• Scripting language proficiency.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Proficiency in scripting languages

Excellent written and verbal коммуника

Education

Associate's degree or related technical field

Job description

Google Eemshaven, Netherlands seeks a Facilities Technician to operate and maintain data center electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems. You will read blueprints, assist senior technicians, and respond to abnormal conditions to keep 24/7 reliability.

The role requires Dutch communication for regional operations, willingness to work shifts, and a focus on cost efficiency and safety. Compensation in the Netherlands ranges €68,000–€69,500 with a 15% bonus target, equity and benefits.