Dutch Speaking Facility Engineer Mechanical - Maintenance Department

Equinix; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Learning and development support

27 days leave (+3)

Employee stock purchase plan

Company pension plan

Subsidised lunch on site

Job summary

Equinix, the world’s digital infrastructure company, is seeking a Critical Facility Engineer in Amsterdam to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on our data centers. You will join a team of electricians, mechanical engineers, a planner, and a supervisor.

The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and collaboration with Maintenance and other data center engineers. You will contribute to reliable operations, leveraging your technical diploma and language skills in Dutch and English.

Qualifications

• You are enthusiastic, motivated, and flexible.
• You are a true team player, customer-oriented, and solution-oriented.
• A technical diploma at MBO 4 level or higher (Mechanical Engineering, Engineering).
• Good command of the Dutch and English language.
• Location is Amsterdam.
• Additional diplomas in Refrigeration Technology STEK and/or F‑gases are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on mechanical installations such as cooling towers, piping systems, fans, pumps, and cooling systems.
• Ensure all work is carried out according to procedures and processed in the correct administrative manner, maintaining work time, quality and innovating in efficiency and safety.
• Work closely with colleagues from Maintenance and with the Critical Facility Engineers of the data centers.

Skills

Team player

Customer-oriented

Solution-oriented

Enthusiastic

Flexible

Education

MBO 4+ in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet. A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future. Joining our operations team means being at the center of everything – maintaining and evolving critical infrastructure that powers the digital world and delivers real impact for our customers, communities and society. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

Job Summary

As a Critical Facility Engineer, you will be responsible for performing preventive and corrective maintenance on Equinix data centers in the Netherlands. The department consists of electricians, mechanical engineers, a planner, and a supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on mechanical installations such as cooling towers, piping systems, fans, pumps, and cooling systems.
• Ensure all work is carried out according to procedures and processed in the correct administrative manner, maintaining work time, quality and innovating in efficiency and safety.
• Work closely with colleagues from Maintenance and with the Critical Facility Engineers of the data centers.

Qualifications

• You are enthusiastic, motivated, and flexible.
• You are a true team player, customer-oriented, and solution-oriented.
• A technical diploma at MBO 4 level or higher (Mechanical Engineering, Engineering).
• Good command of the Dutch and English language.
• Location is Amsterdam.
• Additional diplomas in Refrigeration Technology STEK and/or F‑gases are a plus.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary based on knowledge and experience.
• Flexible working.
• An opportunity to learn and in a supportive environment!
• 27 days of leave with the option to purchase 3 additional days.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Company Pension Plan.
• Subsidised lunch provided on location (voluntary opt in).
• Comprehensive support for personal development and growth, both in terms of time and financial resources.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.