Key Skills

Job Description

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 electrical focus: you willspend most of your time on electrical systems, from high-voltage systems andUPS to switchgear, busbar, and power monitoring. 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, centres on keeping electrical and mechanical infrastructure in peakcondition across the campus. Concretely, that means: ‒ Carry out planned preventativemaintenance (PPM) on electrical systems, including UPS units, generators, MV/LVswitchgear, busbar trunking, PDUs, and automatic transfer switches. ‒ Respond to faults and alarms,diagnose root causes, and carry out corrective repairs in line with establishedsafe-isolation and lock-out/tag-out procedures. ‒ Perform daily site inspectionsof electrical 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 outages, overseeing compliance with CBRE proceduresand 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 mechanical tasks as required, contributing to the overall reliability ofthe data center. ‒ Complete all mandatorytraining, including electrical safety, first aid, and site-specific inductions. What You Will Need ‒ A recognized technicalqualification in electrical engineering or a related discipline, or equivalentexperience gained through a formal apprenticeship. ‒ 1 to 2 years of hands-onexperience in electrical maintenance, ideally within a critical environmentsuch as a data center, hospital, or industrial plant. ‒ Sound knowledge of MV/LVelectrical systems, UPS technology, and generator sets. ‒ Familiarity with permit-to-worksystems and safe-isolation procedures. ‒ Confidence reading single-linediagrams and electrical schematics. ‒ 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 center 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.

Core Responsibilities

Maintain and repair critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure, including UPS and generators, within a hyperscale data center. Perform planned preventative maintenance and respond to faults while ensuring compliance with safety standards and documentation requirements.

Requirements

Requires a technical qualification in electrical engineering and 1 to 2 years of experience in critical environments. Candidates must be proficient in reading electrical diagrams and possess the physical fitness to work at height and in confined spaces.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Structured training
• Progression opportunities