Technical Specialist L3 (Electrical)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Relocation package

Career growth in AI infra

Job summary

Nordscale Operations AS is seeking an Electrical Technical Expert for our high-growth data center campus in Narvik. You will lead all electrical system aspects, drive performance and optimisation, and shape operational strategy as capacity expands.

The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and external contractors to ensure reliability and safety. Key qualifications include deep electrical expertise, data center experience, and a proactive mindset for improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in data center environments, hyperscaler or AI preferred.
• Deep expertise in electrical systems (HV, LV, UPS, switchgear, generators, distribution).
• Proven experience troubleshooting complex electrical issues.
• Experience supporting commissioning, upgrades, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Act as the subject matter expert for all electrical systems.
• Support operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical infrastructure.
• Develop site documentation and procedures for electrical systems.
• Oversee commissioning, testing, and certification of electrical systems.
• Ensure operational reliability of all site electrical systems.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance to internal teams and contractors.
• Identify defects and lead technical resolution strategies.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Identify opportunities for system optimisation and efficiency improvements.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Data center experience

Electrical expertise

Job description

About Nordscale

Nordscale is the specialist operator for mission-critical AI data centers. We manage the operations that keep AI compute sites running reliably, efficiently, and safely. Founded as a strategic partnership between the AI hyperscaler Nscale and Norwegian energy company Nordkraft, we harness local expertise and data center operations experience to deliver service excellence to our customers, while building skilled local jobs and partnering with Norwegian businesses to create lasting value in the regions where we work.

Our culture combines local Northern Norwegian values, international expertise, and disciplined operational excellence. We’re a team built on trust, ownership, and collaboration: we communicate openly, take accountability for outcomes, and work as one team across sites, partners, and functions to deliver performance people can depend on.

About the Role (Job Purpose)

The Electrical Technical Expert will serve as the leading authority on electrical systems within a high-growth data center campus in Narvik (25MW and 75MW). This facility supports critical infrastructure for one of the largest global organisations driving the AI revolution.

In this role, you will ensure the performance and efficiency of cooling and mechanical systems that are essential to data center technical services. As the campus expands, you will have the opportunity to influence system design, optimisation, and operational strategy, supporting increased capacity and evolving technical requirements.

What You’ll be Doing (Responsibilities)

• Act as the subject matter expert for all electrical systems
• Support operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all electrical infrastructure
• Support development of site documentation and procedures relating to electrical systems
• Oversee commissioning, testing, and certification of electrical systems
• Be responsible for the operational reliability of all site electrical systems
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to internal teams and contractors
• Identify defects and lead technical resolution strategies
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices

• Identify opportunities for system optimisation and efficiency improvements

About You (Skills, Qualifications & Experience)

Key Characteristics

• Highly detail-oriented and disciplined
• Able to operate as a leader and senior technical authority with confidence
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive in driving improvements and optimisations

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong experience in data center environments (hyperscaler or AI preferred)
• Deep expertise in electrical systems (HV, LV, UPS, switchgear, generators, distribution)
• Proven experience troubleshooting complex electrical issues
• Strong understanding of industry standards and best practices

• Experience supporting commissioning, upgrades, and maintenance

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary negotiable based on experience
• Performance-based bonus tied to results and company performance
• Potential salary growth linked to increased MW expansion
• Opportunity to lead operations in a rapidly scaling AI infrastructure environment

• Relocation package if required

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our work environment, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, parents, carers, and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know.