Senior Data Center Facilities & MEP Manager

Nordscale Operations; Norway; Hybrid; NOK 1,100,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Nordscale Operations is searching for a Facility Technical Manager to lead the technical services of a large-scale data center campus in Narvik, spanning two buildings (25MW and 75MW). You will ensure reliability, performance, and scalability of electrical and mechanical systems, with expansion plans shaping future growth.

In this role you will oversee safety, procedures, and documentation, manage contractors and vendors, and drive cost optimisation while supporting new builds and handovers in a

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in data center operations (hyperscaler or AI preferred).
• Strong expertise across electrical and mechanical infrastructure commissioning, QA, and infrastructure delivery.
• Proven leadership experience in mission-critical environments.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Experience managing vendors, contractors, and technical teams.
• English speaking and writing skills is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical data center services across electrical and mechanical systems
• Plan, prioritise, and manage both planned and reactive maintenance schedules
• Ensure safe systems of work and full H&S compliance across staff and subcontractors
• Lead technical emergency response and critical incident management whilst supporting the Major Incident Manager
• Lead development of site procedures and documentation including standard and emergency operating procedures
• Oversee contractors, ensuring compliance, documentation, and performance standards
• Lead defect identification, reporting, and resolution across infrastructure
• Oversee testing, commissioning, and QA of all building services
• Manage subcontractor design reviews and installation quality
• Drive cost optimisation, procurement decisions, and supplier negotiations
• Maintain accurate records, reporting, and audit-ready documentation
• Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies
• Support new build, expansion, and handover phases

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Data center operations

Leadership

Vendor management

Job description

Nordscale Operations is searching for a Facility Technical Manager to lead the technical services of a large-scale data center campus in Narvik, spanning two buildings (25MW and 75MW). You will ensure reliability, performance, and scalability of electrical and mechanical systems, with expansion plans shaping future growth.

In this role you will oversee safety, procedures, and documentation, manage contractors and vendors, and drive cost optimisation while supporting new builds and handovers in a