Senior Mechanical Systems Lead - Data Center HVAC

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Performance-based bonus

Career growth in scaling AI infra

Job summary

Nordscale Operations is seeking a Mechanical Technical Expert for a high-growth AI data center campus in Narvik, Norway. You will lead as the on-site authority for mechanical systems, focusing on cooling, HVAC, and chillers, and drive commissioning, improvements, and reliability across expanding capacity.

The role offers the chance to influence system design and operation strategy while collaborating with local teams and partners to deliver dependable infrastructure for a major global AI

Qualifications

• Strong data center experience, hyperscaler or AI preferred.
• Deep expertise in HVAC, air and liquid cooling, chillers.
• Proven experience maintaining and optimising critical mechanical infrastructure.
• Cat B driving license desirable.
• Experience supporting commissioning and system upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Act as the subject matter expert for mechanical systems (e.g., cooling, HVAC, chillers).
• Support operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mechanical infrastructure.
• Lead commissioning, testing, and performance validation.
• Lead root cause analysis and drive continuous improvements.
• Be responsible for the operational reliability of all site mechanical systems.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to teams and subcontractors.
• Ensure systems operate efficiently, reliably and align with compliance requirements.
• Support design reviews, upgrades, and commissioning activities.
• Identify and implement process and system improvements.

Skills

Data center experience

HVAC expertise

Mechanical systems

Leadership on-site

Troubleshooting

Job description

Nordscale Operations is seeking a Mechanical Technical Expert for a high-growth AI data center campus in Narvik, Norway. You will lead as the on-site authority for mechanical systems, focusing on cooling, HVAC, and chillers, and drive commissioning, improvements, and reliability across expanding capacity.

The role offers the chance to influence system design and operation strategy while collaborating with local teams and partners to deliver dependable infrastructure for a major global AI