MEP Project Manager

Thor; Vestland; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Job summary

Thor is seeking an experienced MEP Lead to operate a large-scale 24/7 data centre in Norway. You will oversee safe, reliable operation and maintenance of critical MEP infrastructure with emphasis on electrical systems, maintenance, incident response and readiness.

Lead LV/MV electrical systems, switchgear, UPS, generators, ATS/STS, transformers, PDUs, BMS interfaces and contractor coordination while ensuring compliance and safe work in a live environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in data centres or critical infrastructure environments.
• Strong electrical engineering background with power continuity focus.
• Experience with LV/MV electrical systems and distribution.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operation and maintenance of MEP infrastructure inside a live data centre.
• Own electrical and mechanical systems to ensure reliability and uptime.
• Coordinate planned and preventive maintenance with teams and contractors.
• Manage MOPs/SOPs/EOPs, permits, isolations and LOTO procedures.
• Lead incident response, troubleshooting and system recovery.
• Support commissioning, testing, handover and upgrades of infrastructure.
• Review MEP works for safe execution in a live environment.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers on site.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Critical power

Maintenance planning

MV/LV distribution

BMS/EPMS

Incident response

Contractors management

English fluent

Norwegian advantageous

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

UPS

Generators

MV/LV switchgear

Transformers

Job description

MEP Lead – Data Centre Critical Operations

Location: Norway | 12 Month Contract | Site-based

About the role

We are looking for an experienced MEP Lead to support the operation of a large-scale, 24/7 data centre in Norway.

The role will focus on the safe, reliable operation and maintenance of critical MEP infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on electrical systems, maintenance, incident response and operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operation and maintenance of critical MEP infrastructure within a live data centre.
• Take technical ownership of electrical and mechanical systems, ensuring reliability, safety and uptime.
• Strong focus on LV/MV electrical systems, including:
• Switchgear and switchboards
• UPS systems
• Generators
• ATS/STS
• Transformers
• PDUs and distribution systems
• EPMS/BMS interfaces
• Coordinate and oversee planned and preventative maintenance with internal teams and contractors.
• Manage MOPs, SOPs, EOPs, permits, isolations and LOTO procedures.
• Lead response to electrical/MEP incidents, troubleshooting, system recovery and escalation.
• Support commissioning, testing, handover and upgrades of critical infrastructure.
• Review and coordinate MEP works to ensure they can be safely executed in a live critical environment.
• Work closely with contractors, vendors, engineering teams and the Site Director.
• Carry out RCA and corrective actions following incidents or equipment failures.
• Support maintenance planning, change management and operational risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, electrical safety and data centre operational standards.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers and technicians on site.

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience in data centres, critical infrastructure, industrial facilities, energy or similar environments.
• Strong electrical engineering / critical power background.
• Experience with UPS, generators, MV/LV switchgear, transformers, ATS/STS and electrical distribution.
• Experience operating and maintaining systems in a live 24/7 critical environment.
• Strong understanding of LOTO, MOP/SOP/EOP, planned maintenance and change control.
• Experience managing contractors and technical vendors.
• Comfortable leading emergency response and incident investigation.
• Understanding of mechanical systems such as HVAC, cooling and pumps is beneficial.
• Experience with BMS/EPMS is advantageous.
• Electrical engineering qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Fluent English; Norwegian language is advantageous ??
• European national or free to work and travel within EU