Senior AI Data Center Facilities Lead (24/7)

Nordscale Operations AS; Bjerkvik - Rahkka; Remote; NOK 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary negotiable

Performance-based bonus

Build technical org & procedures

Relocation support considered

Job summary

Nordscale Operations AS seeks a Facility Technical Senior Manager to lead the MEP unit for Kvandal South near Narvik, guiding the build-up ahead of operations. You will ensure electrical, mechanical, cooling, automation and cabling infrastructure is operated, maintained and developed safely and reliably.

You will report to the Facility Director and lead a team including an Associate Facility Technical Manager, shift managers and a project manager, holding technical authority within the unit.

Qualifications

• Solid experience leading the operation and maintenance of complex electrical, mechanical and cooling infrastructure.
• Experience leading and developing multidisciplinary technical teams, preferably with both day and shift teams.
• Experience with procedures, work permits, safe isolation, change management and supplier management. Experience from testing, commissioning and handover is an advantage.
• Fluent English and a Scandinavian language, written and spoken.
• A degree in electrical, mechanical or automation engineering, or equivalent documented engineering background, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and build the unit. Establish a structured training programme and knowledge transfer to the full technical operations team.
• Lead technical operations around the clock, ensure adequate staffing and the right mix of competencies across all shifts to support 24/7 operations.
• Manage preventive and corrective maintenance, and lead the technical response and fault-finding during critical incidents.
• Participate in testing, commissioning and handover of technical installations together with Nscale. Lead the development and implementation of technical operating procedures (SOP/MOP/EOP) and governance structures, and establish technical supplier agreements.
• Ensure safe working methods and full HSE compliance, and manage technical suppliers and contractors on quality, documentation, performance and cost.

Skills

Electrical Ops

Mechanical Ops

Cooling Systems

Team Leadership

Supplier Management

Work Permits & Safety

English & Nordic

Education

Electrical/Mechanical/Automation engineering degree

Job description

Nordscale Operations AS seeks a Facility Technical Senior Manager to lead the MEP unit for Kvandal South near Narvik, guiding the build-up ahead of operations. You will ensure electrical, mechanical, cooling, automation and cabling infrastructure is operated, maintained and developed safely and reliably.

You will report to the Facility Director and lead a team including an Associate Facility Technical Manager, shift managers and a project manager, holding technical authority within the unit.