Electrical Technician / Skilled Worker

Global Commissioning; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthFox Technologies is seeking an Electrical Technician / Skilled Worker to support Commissioning Engineers on site across major data centre projects in Europe.

You will prepare, install and set up equipment for commissioning and testing, read electrical drawings, and follow RAMS and safety procedures. The role involves 3 weeks on, 1 week off rotations and potential international travel.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in construction, electrical installation, engineering or another technical site-based environment.
• Practical, hands-on electrical installation or assembly experience.
• A basic understanding of electrical equipment and safe electrical working practices.
• Experience using hand and power tools safely.
• The ability to understand and follow basic electrical drawings and technical instructions.
• A good understanding of site safety, PPE and safe systems of work.
• Confidence working as part of a multidisciplinary site team.
• Good working English to understand safety briefings, instructions and site documentation.
• Willingness to travel internationally and work project-based rotations, including 3 weeks on and 1 week off.

Responsibilities

• Support Commissioning Engineers and Technicians with safe, efficient commissioning and testing activities.
• Assemble and install electrical equipment in line with drawings, procedures and instructions.
• Assist with temporary electrical installations, auxiliary equipment, cabling, containment and connections.
• Prepare and set up equipment for commissioning tests.
• Use hand and power tools safely.
• Read and follow basic electrical drawings, schematics and technical instructions.
• Work alongside electricians, technicians and other skilled trades.
• Follow site safety procedures, risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), and permit requirements.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and safe working.
• Respond promptly to the commissioning team’s instructions and coordinate your assigned tasks with other site activities.

Skills

Electrical installation

Hand tools

Reading electrical drawings

Safety procedures

English communication

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Location: Europe - project-based, on-site

Rotation: 3 weeks on, 1 week off

About NorthFox Technologies

NorthFox Technologies delivers specialist commissioning, completions and project delivery services, helping clients transition mission-critical infrastructure from construction to operation.

We combine practical engineering expertise with structured project management, technical support and quality assurance to reduce risk and support successful project handover.

About The Role

As an Electrical Technician / Skilled Worker, you’ll provide practical, hands-on support to Commissioning Engineers and Technicians. You’ll prepare, assemble, install and set up equipment for commissioning and testing, helping the team deliver work safely and efficiently on site.

Previous Data Centre Commissioning Experience Is Not Essential.

You’ll bring practical electrical installation or assembly experience, familiarity with technical site environments and a willingness to develop your knowledge of data centre commissioning.

What You’ll Do

• Support Commissioning Engineers and Technicians with safe, efficient commissioning and testing activities.
• Assemble and install electrical equipment in line with drawings, procedures and instructions.
• Assist with temporary electrical installations, auxiliary equipment, cabling, containment and connections.
• Prepare and set up equipment for commissioning tests.
• Use hand and power tools safely.
• Read and follow basic electrical drawings, schematics and technical instructions.
• Work alongside electricians, technicians and other skilled trades.
• Follow site safety procedures, risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), and permit requirements.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and safe working.
• Respond promptly to the commissioning team’s instructions and coordinate your assigned tasks with other site activities.

What You’ll Bring

• At least 2 years’ experience in construction, electrical installation, engineering or another technical site-based environment.
• Practical, hands-on electrical installation or assembly experience.
• A basic understanding of electrical equipment and safe electrical working practices.
• Experience using hand and power tools safely.
• The ability to understand and follow basic electrical drawings and technical instructions.
• A good understanding of site safety, personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe systems of work.
• Confidence working as part of a multidisciplinary site team.
• Good working English to understand safety briefings, instructions and site documentation.
• Willingness to travel internationally and work project-based rotations, including 3 weeks on and 1 week off.

Desirable Experience

Experience in any of the following is advantageous, but not essential:

• Data centres or other mission-critical environments.
• Commissioning or testing.
• Temporary electrical installations or temporary power.
• Generators and load banks.
• Switchgear.
• UPS systems.
• Industrial or manufacturing facilities.
• Utilities or power infrastructure.
• Supporting electrical testing or commissioning teams.

Your background could include any of the following roles, provided you meet the essential experience and skills above:

• Electrical Mate
• Electrical Improver
• Skilled Electrical Labourer
• Electrical Assembly Technician
• Installation Operative
• General Operative with electrical experience
• Junior Electrical Technician
• Electrical Construction Operative

Develop Your Experience

Build your technical knowledge and practical experience on major international data centre projects. You’ll work alongside experienced commissioning professionals and gain exposure to specialist testing and commissioning activities.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.