Technical Specialist L3 (Mechanical)

Nordscale Operations AS; Bjerkvik - Rahkka; Remote; NOK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Nordscale Operations AS in Narvik invites a Mechanical Technical Expert to lead and own the mechanical systems for our high-growth data center campus (25MW/75MW). You will ensure cooling performance, reliability, and safety, guiding design choices and optimization as capacity expands.

This onsite role demands strong troubleshooting, leadership of on-site teams and subcontractors, and close collaboration with operations and engineering to deliver efficient, compliant infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Strong data center experience (hyperscaler or AI preferred).
• Deep expertise in mechanical systems management (HVAC, air and liquid cooling, chillers).
• Category B driving license desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as the subject matter expert for mechanical systems (e.g., cooling, HVAC, chillers)
• Support operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mechanical infrastructure
• Support development of site documentation and procedures relating to mechnical systems
• 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

Mechanical systems

HVAC experience

Leadership on-site

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Tools

Data center operations

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 Mechanical Technical Expert will serve as the leading authority on mechanical 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 operations. 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 mechanical systems (e.g., cooling, HVAC, chillers)
• Support operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mechanical infrastructure
• Support development of site documentation and procedures relating to mechnical systems
• 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

About You (Skills, Qualifications & Experience)

Key Characteristics

• Structured, disciplined, and highly organised
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical mindset
• Able to act as a leader and senior technical authority on-site
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
• Proactive in identifying improvements to systems and processes

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong data center experience (hyperscaler or AI preferred)
• Deep expertise in mechanical systems management (HVAC, air and liquid cooling, chillers)
• Proven experience in maintaining and optimising critical mechanical infrastructure
• Strong understanding of mechanical system design and operation
• Experience supporting commissioning and system upgrades
• A Category B driving license is desirable

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.