Technical Specialist L3 (Electrical)

Nordscale Operations; Norway; Hybrid; NOK 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Nordscale Operations, the specialist operator for mission-critical AI data centers, seeks an Electrical Technical Expert for its Narvik campus (25MW and 75MW). You will lead the electrical systems, ensure reliability, supervise commissioning, testing and maintenance, and guide internal teams and contractors.

In this high-growth environment you’ll influence system design, optimization, and operational strategy to support capacity expansion and evolving requirements, with a relocation package if

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with electrical systems in high-density data centers.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex electrical issues.
• Experience with commissioning, upgrades and maintenance in critical facilities.

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

Skills

Electrical systems

Data center experience

Troubleshooting

Commissioning

Maintenance

Industry standards

Job description

Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP)

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

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.

The specialist operator for mission-critical AI data centers