HSE Site Manager

Nordscale Operations; Norway; Hybrid; NOK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary negotiable

Performance-based bonus

Opportunities in high-growth, safety‑m

Job summary

Nordscale Operations is seeking a dedicated HSE specialist to lead safety across site operations and projects, reporting to the Facilities Director and collaborating with the global HSE team.

You will implement ISO frameworks, conduct risk assessments, and drive a strong safety culture, with travel to other sites as needed.

Qualifications

• HSE expertise in Norwegian laws and compliance requirements.
• Operational balance of safety with commercial considerations.
• Experience in large-scale critical infrastructure environments.
• HSE project exposure in construction, industrial or technical settings.
• Fluency in Norwegian and English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Lead HSE as local owner and align with central HSE function.
• Adapt global HSE framework to local operations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain the integrated management system (ISO 9001/14001/45001).
• Conduct risk assessments, safety planning, and field verifications.

Skills

Safety leadership

Influencing skills

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Organisation & ownership

Travel flexibility

Tools

ISO 9001/14001/45001

Job description

Nordscale is the specialist operator for mission-critical AI data centers. We manage the operations that keep AI compute sites running reliably, efficiently, and safely. Founded as a strategic partnership between the AI hyperscaler Nscale and Norwegian energy company Nordkraft, we harness local expertise and data center operations experience to deliver service excellence to our customers, while building skilled local jobs and partnering with Norwegian businesses to create lasting value in the regions where we work.

Our culture combines local Northern Norwegian values, international expertise, and disciplined operational excellence. We're a team built on trust, ownership, and collaboration: we communicate openly, take accountability for outcomes, and work as one team across sites, partners, and functions to deliver performance people can depend on.

About the Role (Job Purpose)

This is a specialist role, reporting into the Facilities Director and requiring close collaboration Nscale's global HSE team to ensure alignment on standards, practices, and continuous improvement across the organisation.

You will play a key role in shaping HSE performance by guiding, educating, and holding everyone accountable, ensuring consistent application of standards and a strong safety culture across site operations and projects.

The role involves close coordination with central HSE functions and project stakeholders, including SHA build and design teams, supporting major expansion projects at Kvandal involving both LV/HV power as well as large mechanical loads and rigorous environment control.

What You'll be Doing (Responsibilities)

• Act as the local owner of HSE, ensuring implementation and continuous improvement of HSE practices in alignment with Nscale's central HSE function
• Adapt and implement Nscale's global HSE framework to the local operational environment
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and internal policies
• Maintain and develop the integrated management system (ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001)

Operational HSE Delivery

• Ensure HSE systems and procedures are effectively implemented in daily operations and projects, in close collaboration with the Facility Director
• Support operations and project teams with risk assessments, HSE planning, and safety procedures
• Conduct regular safety walks and field-based verification of HSE practices
• Hold full authority to stop work where safety is compromised

Monitoring, Improvement & Culture

• Lead incident follow-up, investigations, and root cause analysis
• Monitor HSE performance indicators and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Create, promote, and sustain a strong safety culture across site operations and projects

About You (Skills, Qualifications & Experience)

Key characteristics

• Safety leadership: Demonstrates the confidence and authority to stop unsafe work immediately.
• Influencing skills: Able to challenge senior engineers, contractors, and stakeholders in a constructive and professional manner.
• Decision-making: Remains calm, composed, and decisive under pressure.
• Problem-solving: Demonstrates a strong analytical mindset and the ability to resolve complex issues effectively.
• Communication skills: Communicates clearly and effectively, with strong listening skills.
• Attention to detail: Takes a structured, disciplined, and detail-oriented approach to work.
• Relationship building: Engages effectively with a diverse workforce across varying levels of experience.
• Organisation and ownership: Able to structure work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver with a high level of accountability.
• Flexibility: Willingness to travel to other sites as required for coordination and knowledge sharing.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• HSE expertise: Strong knowledge of Norwegian HSE laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Operational experience: Experience balancing safety requirements with operational and commercial considerations.
• Industry experience: Experience in large-scale critical infrastructure environments, with a strong understanding of associated risks and hazards.
• Project experience: HSE experience gained within construction, industrial, or technical project environments.
• Management systems: Knowledge of integrated management systems and ISO standards, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.
• Language skills: Professional fluency in Norwegian and English (written and spoken) is required.

Nice to Have

• Technical project experience: Experience in data center commissioning, electrical projects, or other complex technical environments.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary negotiable for the right candidate
• Performance-based bonus tied to results and company performance
• Opportunity to contribute in a high-growth, performance-driven environment

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our work environment, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, parents, carers, and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds.
If there's anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know.

The specialist operator for mission-critical AI data centers