Data Center Technician (Mechanical) Middenmeer
CBRE · Middenmeer, Netherlands
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CBRE manages some of the most critical datacenter infrastructure in the world. At our Middenmeer facility inNoord-Holland, we keep hyperscale operations running with our dedicated team.We are looking for a hands-on Data Centre Technician to join the on-site team.This is a generalist technician role with a clear mechanical focus: you willspend most of your time on cooling and HVAC systems, from precision airconditioning units and chillers to pumps. You will also support broaderfacility tasks as part of a multidisciplinary operations crew. With yourtechnical insight, you ensure that all work is carried out safely, accurately,and in accordance with applicable standards. What You Will Do
Your day-to-day work, during officehours, centers on keeping mechanical and cooling infrastructure in peakcondition across the campus. Concretely, that means:
‒ Carry out planned preventativemaintenance (PPM) on mechanical systems, including computer room airconditioning (CRAC/CRAH) units, chillers, pumps, pipework, and pressurizationunits.
‒ Respond to mechanical faultsand alarms, diagnose root causes, and carry out corrective repairs to maintaindata center temperature and humidity within defined parameters.
‒ Perform daily site inspectionsof cooling plant and auxiliary systems, logging findings and escalatinganomalies promptly.
‒ Support commissioning,decommissioning, and change-management activities under permit-to-workcontrols.
‒ Work alongside specialistcontractors during planned maintenance, overseeing compliance with CBREprocedures and the Master Service Agreement.
‒ Maintain accurate andup-to-date maintenance records, completing all required documentation in the computerizedmaintenance management system (CMMS).
‒ Assist with general facilityand electrical tasks as required, contributing to the overall reliability ofthe data center.
‒ Complete all mandatorytraining, including mechanical safety, refrigerant handling, and site-specificinductions. What You Will Need
‒ A recognized technicalqualification in mechanical engineering, HVAC, refrigeration, or a relateddiscipline, or equivalent experience gained through a formal apprenticeship.
‒ 1 to 2 years of hands-onexperience in mechanical or HVAC maintenance, ideally within a criticalenvironment such as a data center, hospital, or industrial plant.
‒ Sound knowledge of coolingsystems including CRAC/CRAH units, chillers, and associated pipework andpumping systems.
‒ F-gas certification orequivalent refrigerant-handling qualification is an advantage.
‒ Familiarity with permit-to-worksystems.
‒ Ability to read mechanicalschematics and P&ID drawings.
‒ Good English communicationskills (Dutch is an advantage), with the ability to exchange clear informationwith colleagues, contractors, and management.
‒ Working knowledge of MicrosoftOffice applications.
‒ Strong organizational skillsand an eye for detail.
‒ Physical fitness to meet thedemands of the role, including working at height and in confined spaces. Why Middenmeer?
Middenmeer sits at the centre of one ofEurope's fastest-growing data center corridors. You will work on large-scale,technically demanding infrastructure alongside experienced engineers, withclear scope to develop your skills in critical systems. CBRE offers competitivepay, structured training, and real progression opportunities within a global organization.
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