Data Center Facilities Manager, Mechanical – 24/7 Ops Lead

Google Inc.; Eemshaven; On-site; EUR 98,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus target 15%

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Google Eemshaven in the Netherlands is seeking a Data Center Operations Facility Manager, Mechanical (English, Dutch). You will lead a 24/7 operations team across hyperscale data centers, ensuring high availability, safety, and cost efficiency.

The role requires strong English and Dutch communication, vendor management, and technical supervision of electrical, mechanical, and control systems. You will drive continuous improvements, manage on-call rotations, and collaborate with regional teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of experience in data center operations or other relevant operational experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a large 24/7 operations team in hyperscale data centers.
• Ensure server, storage and networking systems meet strict SLAs and availability goals.
• Oversee cost optimization, environmental and safety standards, and incident response to minimize recovery time.
• Collaborate with vendors and other business units to meet company goals and maintain high uptime.

Skills

English & Dutch fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Job description

Google Eemshaven in the Netherlands is seeking a Data Center Operations Facility Manager, Mechanical (English, Dutch). You will lead a 24/7 operations team across hyperscale data centers, ensuring high availability, safety, and cost efficiency.

The role requires strong English and Dutch communication, vendor management, and technical supervision of electrical, mechanical, and control systems. You will drive continuous improvements, manage on-call rotations, and collaborate with regional teams to