Senior Data Center Engineer: 99.999% Uptime & Ops Leader

Salute; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Industry training

Career opportunities

Job summary

Salute in Amsterdam is seeking a Senior Data Centre Engineer to oversee electrical, mechanical and fire/life safety systems in our datacenters. You will maintain equipment, manage preventative maintenance, and respond to emergencies to sustain high uptime.

The role requires strong vendor coordination, documentation, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-growing environment. The position offers competitive pay and access to cutting-edge training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with data center electrical and mechanical systems.
• Strong Dutch and English communication skills.
• Willingness to travel for project work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planned preventive maintenance and corrective work.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors to deliver work.
• Ensure uptime targets and 99.999% reliability for data center equipment.
• Prepare and review Method of Procedure with Operations leadership.
• Maintain logs of all work performed in company systems.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Vendor management

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

LV/HV electrical certification

VCA safety training

Tools

NEN3140/3840 certification

Building automation systems (BMS)

Job description

Salute in Amsterdam is seeking a Senior Data Centre Engineer to oversee electrical, mechanical and fire/life safety systems in our datacenters. You will maintain equipment, manage preventative maintenance, and respond to emergencies to sustain high uptime.

The role requires strong vendor coordination, documentation, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-growing environment. The position offers competitive pay and access to cutting-edge training opportunities.