Mechanical Technician II (Werktuigbouwkundig Specialist/Technicus Mechanisch) (Dutch)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus target 15%

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Google is seeking a Facilities Technician to maintain and operate critical HVAC and mechanical systems in its data centers in the Netherlands. You will read blueprints, inspect and repair piping, pumps, chillers and control systems, ensuring continuous operation and safety compliance.

The role requires Dutch fluency, non-standard hours, and a background in mechanical/HVAC maintenance within data centers or similar environments.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or certified training in a related technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of mechanical/HVAC experience in industrial or commercial environment.
• Ability to work non-standard hours and shifts.
• Ability to perform material handling and work on platforms, ladders, and under raised floors.
• Ability to communicate in Dutch fluently for day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor and support mechanical systems in data centers.
• Inspect, maintain and repair data center piping, HVAC and related components.
• Read blueprints/schematics and assist senior technicians.

Skills

HVAC experience

Mechanical systems understanding

Dutch language fluency

Education

Associate's degree / certified training

Job description

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• Associate's degree, trade school certification, or other certified training in a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of mechanical/HVAC experience in an industrial or commercial environment.
• Ability to work non-standard hours and differing work rotations/shifts.
• Ability to perform material handling (lifting/shifting) and work on platforms, ladders, and under raised floors.
• Ability to communicate in Dutch fluently to engage in day-to-day operations, and with colleagues.

Preferred qualifications:

• 2 years of experience in maintenance of mechanical/cooling distribution systems or construction/technical environment or a related field.
• Experience in data centers, hospitals, or power plants.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems used in a data center environment (e.g., Chillers, Air handling units, pumps and CRAC/CRAH units).
• Knowledge of meters, devices, sensors, and troubleshooting utilizing standard hand tools, digital metering, or calibration/diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to communicate with contractors who perform maintenance or upgrade work on the data center systems.

About the job

The Data Center team designs and operates some of the most sophisticated electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and HVAC systems in the world. Facilities Technicians at Google data centers operate, monitor and support physical facilities conditions. Some of these duties will include heating and cooling of air and water, power supply, generators, UPS systems, electrical distribution and control and monitoring systems. You regularly help inspect, maintain and repair various data center systems such as piping and non-critical electrical or mechanical system components). You provide daily assistance to senior technicians as you read blueprints/schematics, conduct tours of systems and assess their working order.

As an advocate for best practices, you develop creative approaches to reducing operational costs while improving overall data center efficiency. You ensure that environmental and safety standards are consistently met, identifying problems and making repairs quickly. In emergency situations or abnormal conditions, you manage data center performance issues and outages to minimize the recovery time from failures.

As a Mechanical Technician, you will ensure 24/7 reliability of our physical infrastructure. Your core duties will involve operating, monitoring, and supporting mechanical systems critical to data center performance, including: water pumps and treatment systems, chillers, HVAC and advanced control and monitoring systems. You will regularly inspect, maintain, and repair these systems. Google commits to your professional growth, offering access to certifications and limitless opportunities to realise your full potential in this rapidly evolving field.

Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

About the job

The Data Center team designs and operates some of the most sophisticated electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and HVAC systems in the world. Facilities Technicians at Google data centers operate, monitor and support physical facilities conditions. Some of these duties will include heating and cooling of air and water, power supply, generators, UPS systems, electrical distribution and control and monitoring systems. You regularly help inspect, maintain and repair various data center systems such as piping and non-critical electrical or mechanical system components). You provide daily assistance to senior technicians as you read blueprints/schematics, conduct tours of systems and assess their working order.

As an advocate for best practices, you develop creative approaches to reducing operational costs while improving overall data center efficiency. You ensure that environmental and safety standards are consistently met, identifying problems and making repairs quickly. In emergency situations or abnormal conditions, you manage data center performance issues and outages to minimize the recovery time from failures.

As a Mechanical Technician, you will ensure 24/7 reliability of our physical infrastructure. Your core duties will involve operating, monitoring, and supporting mechanical systems critical to data center performance, including: water pumps and treatment systems, chillers, HVAC and advanced control and monitoring systems. You will regularly inspect, maintain, and repair these systems. Google commits to your professional growth, offering access to certifications and limitless opportunities to realise your full potential in this rapidly evolving field.

Netherlands: €68000 - €69500 (EUR) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

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• Inspect, maintain, and repair various data center systems such as piping and mechanical system components, completing planned preventative maintenance (PM) and reactive maintenance.
• Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions, including reacting promptly to building management system (BMS) alarms and responding to HVAC-related client problems.
• Manage the uptime and maintenance of water pumps and treatment systems, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), and control/monitoring systems.
• Provide daily assistance to technicians as you read blueprints/schematics/sequence of operations, conduct system tours, and assess their working order.
• Ensure all safety processes and requirements are followed and conduct routine quality checks for comprehensive maintenance records.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy , Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal , Belonging at Google , and How we hire .

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

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