Senior Facility Technical Manager, 24/7 AI Data Center Ops

Trine Silje Nygård; Narvik; On-site; NOK 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

Nordscale seeks a Facility Technical Senior Manager to lead the MEP unit at Kvandal South near Narvik, building the team ahead of operations in 2027. You will ensure electrical, mechanical, cooling, automation and cabling infrastructure are operated safely and reliably, reporting to the Facility Director.

You will manage a diverse team, coordinate with project managers and specialists, and establish technical authority within the unit while driving continuous improvement and strict adherence to

Qualifications

• Experience leading operation and maintenance of complex electrical, mechanical and cooling infrastructure.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams both day and shift.
• Knowledge of safety permits, isolation, change management and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and recruit the technical operations unit for 24/7 operations.
• Ensure staffing and competencies across all shifts.
• Oversee preventive/corrective maintenance and incident response.
• Develop SOP/MOP/EOP and governance with suppliers.
• Ensure HSE compliance and manage contractors.

Skills

Leadership

Structured approach

Fluent English

Scandinavian language

HSE compliance

Education

Electrical/Mechanical/Automation engineering degree

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Maintenance management systems

Job description

Nordscale seeks a Facility Technical Senior Manager to lead the MEP unit at Kvandal South near Narvik, building the team ahead of operations in 2027. You will ensure electrical, mechanical, cooling, automation and cabling infrastructure are operated safely and reliably, reporting to the Facility Director.

You will manage a diverse team, coordinate with project managers and specialists, and establish technical authority within the unit while driving continuous improvement and strict adherence to