Senior Data Center Shift Technician: Critical Power

PRS; Eemshaven; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Annual training budget

EU relocation package available

Job summary

PRS in Groningen, Netherlands, seeks a Senior Electrical or Mechanical Critical Services Shift Technician to install, maintain, and repair essential infrastructure in a live data centre environment.

The role focuses on safe, reliable operation of power and cooling systems, continuous monitoring, and routine inspections to ensure 24/7 uptime. On-site work is required with rotating shifts and a relocation package from the EU.

Qualifications

• Five years or more of technical training, military experience, or equivalent workplace experience.
• Strong background in electrical and/or mechanical engineering within a critical environment.
• Experience with power distribution, cooling systems, or building services infrastructure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical knowledge across electrical and mechanical systems to support the operation of critical infrastructure.
• Operate, monitor, and maintain key plant systems including LV/HV electrical distribution, UPS, generators, cooling systems, and associated controls.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on critical equipment to ensure maximum reliability and uptime.
• Conduct routine inspections, system rounds, and performance checks, recording readings and identifying anomalies.
• Analyse system performance data and take corrective action to prevent failures or inefficiencies.
• Support installation, commissioning, and repair of electrical and mechanical plant and associated infrastructure.
• Assist with planning and execution of shutdowns, ensuring all works are carried out in line with approved procedures and risk controls.
• Process and manage work orders for maintenance activities across building and site infrastructure.
• Monitor system alarms and respond effectively to faults, incidents, and emergency situations.
• Support incident response and recovery activities to maintain service continuity.
• Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with health, safety, and environmental policies, including safe systems of work and permit processes.
• Follow formal change management procedures for all maintenance activities, ensuring appropriate approvals and documentation are in place.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance, operational activities, and system status within site management systems.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Building services

Maintenance planning

Problem solving

Education

Technical training or military experience

AP or similar operational authorisation

Tools

MS Office

Job description

PRS in Groningen, Netherlands, seeks a Senior Electrical or Mechanical Critical Services Shift Technician to install, maintain, and repair essential infrastructure in a live data centre environment.

The role focuses on safe, reliable operation of power and cooling systems, continuous monitoring, and routine inspections to ensure 24/7 uptime. On-site work is required with rotating shifts and a relocation package from the EU.