Data Center Facilities Technician II, Controls

Agsweltgermany; Groningen; Hybrid; EUR 68,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% bonus target

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Google in Groningen, Netherlands, seeks a Data Center Facilities Technician II, Controls, to operate and maintain critical facilities with a focus on controls systems. You will monitor PLC/SCADA environments, assist with system startup, commissioning, and integration of new controls equipment, and support a rotating shift schedule.

The role requires at least 2 years of controls experience in an industrial setting and fluent Dutch.

Qualifications

• Associate or equivalent technical training in a relevant field.
• At least 2 years of controls experience (PLC/SCADA) in industrial or commercial settings.
• Experience working in a critical operations environment is required.
• Ability to perform material handling (lifting/shifting).
• Comfort working on platforms, ladders and under raised floors.
• Willingness to work non-standard hours and rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, maintain and support facilities systems within data center environments.
• Inspect and repair systems involving PLCs, SCADA, servers, network gear and access/alarm systems.
• Assist senior technicians by reading blueprints, schematics and sequences of operation; conduct system tours and assess equipment condition.

Skills

PLC/SCADA experience

Fluent Dutch

Critical operations environment

Education

Technical associate's degree / trade-school certification

Tools

PLCs

SCADA

Ladder logic

System administration

Job description

Job Description

Google is looking for a Data Center Facilities Technician II, Controls in Groningen, Netherlands, with a focus on controls systems within critical data center environments. The role involves operating, monitoring, maintaining, and supporting facilities systems while helping ensure reliable and efficient data center operations.

Responsibilities include inspecting, maintaining, and repairing systems involving Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), servers, network equipment, access control, alarm systems, and system administration. The technician will assist senior technicians by reading blueprints, schematics, ladder logic, and sequences of operation, conducting system tours, and assessing equipment condition.

The role also includes operating and monitoring control, logging, and alarming systems, responding to abnormal facility conditions, and supporting the startup, commissioning, and integration of new controls equipment and systems. Candidates need at least 2 years of Controls experience, such as PLC or SCADA work, in an industrial or commercial environment, plus experience in a critical operations environment.

A relevant technical associate’s degree, trade-school certification, verifiable training, or equivalent practical experience is required. Fluent Dutch is required, and candidates must be able to work non-standard hours and rotating shifts. The advertised Netherlands compensation is €68,000–€69,500 per year, plus a 15% bonus target, equity, and benefits.

Requirements

• Associate's degree, trade school certification, verifiable training in a relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 2 years of experience in Controls such as PLC or SCADA in an industrial or commercial environment
• Experience working in a critical operations environment
• Ability to perform material handling, including lifting and shifting
• Ability to work on platforms, ladders, and under raised floors
• Ability to work non-standard hours and rotating shifts
• Experience with installation, commissioning, and operations of manufacturers' equipment and industry protocols is preferred
• Experience maintaining control systems in critical systems environments is preferred
• Scripting language proficiency is preferred
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and cooling systems used in critical industries is preferred
• Knowledge of meters, devices, sensors, and troubleshooting equipment is preferred
• Ability to communicate with contractors performing maintenance or upgrade work is preferred