Critical Service Supervisor

CBRE; Skien; On-site; NOK 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of real estate management services is seeking a skilled technician with supervision experience for their data center in Skien. This role involves supervising maintenance of critical technical assets, managing an internal team, and supporting the daily operations of the data center focusing on mechanical and electrical systems. The successful candidate will have a technical education as an electrician, installer, or similar and good IT skills, especially in MS Office.

Benefits

Future-proof job opportunity

TOP training with internationally recognized certifications

Attractive salaries with annual assessments and bonuses

Qualifications

• Broad technical knowledge and willingness to learn.
• Ability to recognize complex technical conditions.
• Professional demeanor when interacting with clients.

Responsibilities

• Supervise preventive maintenance and repair activities.
• Manage internal technical team performance.
• Conduct daily inspections for compliance and safety.

Skills

Supervision experience

Technical knowledge

IT skills

Good English skills

Education

Vocational training/apprenticeship with electrical focus

Tools

CMMS system

MS Office

Job description

Skien - Telemark - Norway

We are looking for skilled technicians with supervision experience for our data center client in Skien!

Electrician, industrial mechanic, installer, refrigeration technician or similar?

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (CBRE GWS) is a leading global provider of real estate management services, assisting our clients with the operation of their properties, premises, and critical installations by offering world-class Facility Management services. CBRE also provides project management and consulting related to the operation, development, and management of properties.

For our CBRE Data Centre Solutions department, which operates locations with critical installations, we are now looking for a skilled technician with supervision experience to participate in daily monitoring and maintenance tasks and supervision of a 24/7 technical operations team.

About The Position And Responsibilities

In collaboration with subcontractors and the Critical Facility Manager, we handle all technical operations for one of our clients in Skien.

The main purpose of this role is to support the daily MRO activities (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul) for our on-site data center, with a focus on mechanical and electrical operations.

Your Responsibilities

• Supervise preventive maintenance and repair of critical technical assets
• Comply with internal and external training programs
• Supervise internal technical team and performance management
• Personnel management
• Plan installations, maintenance, and repair of electrical/mechanical systems
• Modify electrical wiring systems if changes occur
• Monitor critical process services using a CMMS system
• Process and close customer service orders in accordance with service level agreements
• Ensure systems operate correctly and efficiently (BMS/PMS)
• Support and accompany subcontractors in performing activities, considering customer agreements and CBRE’s safety and risk mitigation measures
• Conduct daily rounds and inspections
• Identify potential risks to the intended process or work safety
• Provide leadership support in all areas
• Compliance and reporting

You will be part of a competent technical team working in building and critical facility services – primarily electrical, cooling, and backup power systems. High standards for quality and documentation require detailed planning before work execution and complete documentation afterward. We continuously focus on developing and improving the client’s technical facilities, so technology, collaboration, and communication are always central.

Your Qualifications

To succeed in this role, we envision that you have a technical education as an electrician, installer, or similar. You must have broad technical knowledge, be willing to continue learning and developing, and share your experiences. You should have good IT skills, be proficient in MS Office, and be able to quickly learn new systems.

We Also Imagine You Have

• Completed vocational training/apprenticeship with an electrical focus (e.g., electronics technician, electrical engineer) with sufficient professional experience in the above key areas, preferably in data centers or other critical environments such as manufacturing or oil and gas
• Experience handling cooling and HVAC systems
• Knowledge of using a CMMS system
• PLC knowledge is an advantage
• Ability to recognize complex technical conditions
• Strong service orientation and ability to work in a team
• Confident use of MS Office
• Good English skills, both written and spoken
• Responsibility and quality awareness with a high degree of integrity
• Proactive and assertive
• Good at handling change and seeing new opportunities
• Professional demeanor when interacting with customers, subcontractors, and colleagues, as well as in your tasks
• A team player with a good sense of humor

It is an advantage if you have experience in one or more of the following fields

• Refrigeration technician
• Mechanics / Industrial mechanic / Industrial fitter or similar
• Electrical (Group H and/or L)
• Plumber
• Process industry

What We Offer

• Future-proof job opportunity with a true development guarantee in one of the fastest growing Data Centre markets worldwide
• TOP training with internationally recognized state-of-the-art certifications
• Attractive salaries based on experience and qualification with an annual salary assessment/increase and good bonuses as well as a good old-age provision and insurance policies including health insurance and other good social benefits
• International working environment with inspiring cross-border career opportunities
• Creative working culture with challenging responsibilities and high level of autonomy
• DIVERSITY, OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY and WORK-LIFE BALANCE are practiced values!

Service line: GWS Segment