Data Center Technician

CBRE; Oslo; On-site; NOK 520,000 - 760,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE in Oslo is seeking a Data Center Technician to perform preventative and corrective maintenance within a critical data center environment. The role involves inspecting mechanical and electrical systems and responding to BMS alarms to ensure continuous operations.

Applicants should have a technical apprenticeship or equivalent with 1–2 years of experience, strong communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Training in a technical discipline with apprenticeship or equivalent; 1–2 years of related experience.
• Ability to work shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Meet the physical requirements of the role.
• Ability to present information to internal departments, clients, management and colleagues.
• Ability to follow basic work routines and standards in applying work.
• Communication skills to exchange straightforward information.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• Basic math skills: percentages, discounts, markups.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily site inspections of all Mechanical & Engineering systems and equipment, including servicing and maintenance.
• Ensure the site's environmental conditions provide a safe work environment.
• React to Building Management System alarms and complete emergency repairs as needed.
• Work with third-party vendors, ensuring compliance with processes, procedures, and laws.
• Alert management if subcontractor performance doesn't meet requirements per the Master Service Agreement.
• Complete planned preventive maintenance (PM) and reactive maintenance on equipment.
• Check BMS for running and alarm conditions and respond to HVAC-related client problems.
• Building walkthroughs, taking meter readings from UPS, PDU's and utilities.
• Provide fixes to facility and plant faults and defects.
• Follow safety processes and maintain comprehensive maintenance records.
• Complete required training to ensure successful completion of responsibilities.
• Use existing procedures to solve straightforward problems under supervision.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Basic math

MS Office

Education

Technical apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Role

As a CBRE Data Center Technician, you will perform preventative maintenance and corrective repairs within a Data Center operation. This job is part of the Critical and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for technical maintenance services in critical client environments.

What You'll Do

• Assist with daily site inspections of all Mechanical & Engineering systems and technical equipment, including servicing and maintenance.
• Ensure the site's environmental conditions provide a safe work environment.
• React to Building Management System alarms, and complete emergency repairs as needed.
• Work with third-party vendors, ensuring compliance with company-developed processes, procedures, and all applicable laws and regulations.
• Alert management if subcontractor performance doesn't meet all requirements per the Master Service Agreement.
• Complete planned preventive maintenance (PM) and reactive maintenance on all equipment.
• Check BMS for running and alarm conditions and respond to HVAC-related client problems.
• Building walkthroughs, taking meter readings from UPS, PDU's and utilities.
• Provide fixes to facility and plant faults and defects.
• Complete assigned work according to established processes and procedures. Follow all safety processes and requirements and ensure all regulatory requirements and quality standards are met. Conduct routine quality checks for comprehensive maintenance records.
• Complete all required training to ensure successful completion of all job-related responsibilities.
• Use existing procedures to solve straightforward problems while having a limited opportunity to exercise discretion.
• Impact through clearly defined duties, methods, and tasks are described in detail.
• Deliver own output by following defined procedures and processes under close supervision and guidance.

What You'll Need

• Training in a Technical discipline having served an apprenticeship or equivalent with 1-2 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Ability to work shifts that may include weekends and holidays
• Must be able to Meet the physical requirements of this role.
• To effectively present information to an internal department, client, management and/or colleagues.
• Ability to follow basic work routines and standards in the application of work.
• Communication skills to exchange straightforward information.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• Basic math skills. Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages, discounts, and markups.

Why Join CBRE?

• Be part of a high-performing team ina critical environment
• Work with advanced data center andelectrical infrastructure
• Opportunities for career progressionand technical development
• Collaborative and safety-focused workplace

For any questions regarding the role, please feel free to reach out to Elias Broide, Critical Facility Manager at [phone] or [e-mail].