Global Data Center Infrastructure Technical Expert Hamar Regular

TikTok; Hamar; Remote; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok is seeking a Global Data Center Infrastructure Technical Expert to join the DCS team in Hamar. You will participate in design reviews, lead commissioning activities, and support on-site operation and maintenance to ensure safe, reliable data center performance.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or HVAC, plus hands-on experience with data center systems and commissioning across global projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or HVAC.
• Lead commissioning team through Level 1–5 tests, verify design intent and resolve technical issues during execution.
• Familiar with data center industry standards, capable of data center drawing review.
• Experience in electrical and/or mechanical engineering: generator, chiller, cooling tower, AHU, UPS, power distribution systems, etc.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design review of electromechanical and related disciplines for new data centers, and evaluate the effectiveness and operational stability of existing data center design solutions.
• Support the technical management of procurement for global data center projects and conduct evaluations on various technical proposals.
• Take part in discussions on engineering commissioning and testing, and define test plans required to verify each design indicator.
• Empower the data center facility operation and maintenance team, and assist in developing response plans to address design limitations and potential risks.
• Conduct on-site inspections to identify operational risks in computer rooms and ensure the continuous, safe and stable operation of data centers.
• Provide on-site emergency technical support during incidents and undertake technical review in post-incident reviews.

Skills

Commissioning leadership

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Data center standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or HVAC

Job description

Global Data Center Infrastructure Technical Expert

Location: Hamar

Employment Type: Regular

Job Code: A110637A

Team Insight: The DataCenter Service / Datacenter Cloud System (DCS) team sits within TikTok's global technology structure and supports the company's fast growth by building and operating hyper-scale datacenters, managing the life cycle of server fleet, providing cloud solutions, and developing various infrastructure services, making sure they are scalable and are reliable.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design review of electromechanical and related disciplines for new data centers, and evaluate the effectiveness and operational stability of existing data center design solutions.
• Support the technical management of procurement for global data center projects and conduct evaluations on various technical proposals.
• Take part in discussions on engineering commissioning and testing, and define test plans required to verify each design indicator.
• Empower the data center facility operation and maintenance team, and assist in developing response plans to address design limitations and potential risks.
• Conduct on-site inspections to identify operational risks in computer rooms and ensure the continuous, safe and stable operation of data centers.
• Provide on-site emergency technical support during incidents and undertake technical review in post-incident reviews.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or HVAC.
• Lead commissioning team to conduct Level 1 to Level 5 commissioning tests, verify design intent and resolve technical issues during execution.
• Familiar with global data center industry standards, capable of data center drawing review.
• Experience in electrical and/or mechanical engineering: generator, chiller, cooling tower, AHU, UPS, power distribution systems, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to clarity and details.

Job Information

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.

We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

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