Electrical Project Manager

Thor; Vestland; On-site; NOK 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Part time

Job summary

Thor is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager / Electrical Engineer to support electrical projects and operational activities within a large-scale data centre in Norway. The role focuses on delivering, maintaining, modifying and improving critical electrical infrastructure in a live data centre.

You will work with operations teams, contractors, suppliers and engineers to ensure safe, efficient project delivery with minimal impact on critical operations. Fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience in electrical engineering or project management.
• Experience with data centres, critical infrastructure, utilities or similar environments.
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution and critical power systems.
• Experience managing electrical contractors and subcontractors.
• Experience delivering projects in a live operational environment.
• Good understanding of LOTO procedures and electrical safety.
• Fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate electrical projects from planning through to completion and handover.
• Take technical responsibility for electrical infrastructure and project delivery.
• Coordinate electrical contractors, suppliers, engineers and other project stakeholders.
• Plan and manage project scope, schedules, resources, risks and budgets.
• Review electrical designs, drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Coordinate installation, testing, commissioning and handover of electrical systems.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with relevant Norwegian regulations, standards and data centre procedures.
• Manage electrical works within a live and operational critical environment.
• Coordinate planned maintenance, shutdowns, isolations and work permits.
• Ensure appropriate MOPs, SOPs, EOPs, RAMS and LOTO procedures are in place.
• Support change management and ensure projects do not compromise data centre availability or resilience.
• Monitor contractor performance, quality, progress and HSE compliance.
• Attend technical meetings, site meetings and project reviews.
• Identify and resolve technical issues during installation and commissioning.
• Support testing and commissioning, including functional testing and integrated systems testing where required.
• Manage project documentation, as-built drawings, test certificates and final handover documentation.
• Support incident investigations and root-cause analysis where electrical systems are involved.
• Provide technical input into future upgrades, expansions and capacity improvements.

Skills

Project management

Electrical engineering

Stakeholder coordination

Communication skills

Fluent English

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Electrical Project Manager / Electrical Engineer – Data Centre Operations

Location: Norway

Employment Type: Contract

Environment: Data Centre / Critical Infrastructure

Reports to: Project Director / Site Director

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Project Manager / Electrical Engineer to support electrical projects and operational activities within a large-scale data centre in Norway.

The role will focus on the delivery, maintenance, modification and improvement of critical electrical infrastructure in a live data centre environment. You will work closely with operations teams, contractors, suppliers and engineering stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and with minimal impact on critical operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate electrical projects from planning through to completion and handover.
• Take technical responsibility for electrical infrastructure and project delivery.
• Coordinate electrical contractors, suppliers, engineers and other project stakeholders.
• Plan and manage project scope, schedules, resources, risks and budgets.
• Review electrical designs, drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Coordinate installation, testing, commissioning and handover of electrical systems.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with relevant Norwegian regulations, standards and data centre procedures.
• Manage electrical works within a live and operational critical environment.
• Coordinate planned maintenance, shutdowns, isolations and work permits.
• Ensure appropriate MOPs, SOPs, EOPs, RAMS and LOTO procedures are in place.
• Support change management and ensure projects do not compromise data centre availability or resilience.
• Monitor contractor performance, quality, progress and HSE compliance.
• Attend technical meetings, site meetings and project reviews.
• Identify and resolve technical issues during installation and commissioning.
• Support testing and commissioning, including functional testing and integrated systems testing where required.
• Manage project documentation, as-built drawings, test certificates and final handover documentation.
• Support incident investigations and root-cause analysis where electrical systems are involved.
• Provide technical input into future upgrades, expansions and capacity improvements.

Electrical Systems

The successful candidate should have experience with some or most of the following:

• MV/HV and LV electrical distribution
• Switchgear and switchboards
• Transformers
• UPS systems
• Diesel generators
• ATS / STS systems
• PDU and RPP systems
• Busbar and power distribution systems
• Battery systems
• Protection and control systems
• Electrical monitoring / EPMS
• Earthing and bonding
• Emergency power systems
• Electrical testing and commissioning

Requirements

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience in electrical engineering or project management.
• Experience working on data centres, critical infrastructure, industrial facilities, utilities or similar environments.
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution and critical power systems.
• Previous experience managing electrical contractors and subcontractors.
• Experience delivering projects in a live operational environment.
• Good understanding of electrical safety, isolation and LOTO procedures.
• Experience with electrical testing, commissioning and handover.
• Ability to read and review electrical drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong project management, coordination and communication skills.
• Good understanding of risk management, RAMS and change control.
• Fluent English.