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Electrical Technician - Data Centre

Confidential employer · Norway · Posted 21 Oct 2026

Job summary

This role involves onsite work at a data centre in Norway, focusing on maintaining and operating electrical infrastructure for high-performance computing facilities. The position requires hands-on experience with power distribution systems essential to data centre uptime and reliability, combining electrical engineering expertise with safety and operational standards in a critical environment.

Location and work setup

Location
Norway
Work setup
On-site

Responsibilities

Maintain and operate HV/LV switchgear, transformers, UPS, generators, and associated monitoring equipment. Execute preventative, predictive, and corrective electrical maintenance. Respond to alarms utilizing data centre infrastructure management and building management systems. Follow safety protocols including PTW, LOTO, and RAMS. Support commissioning and system testing activities. Perform inspections and thermal imaging on electrical equipment. Manage maintenance records and asset documentation. Oversee specialist contractors and collaborate with external partners during maintenance events. Promote safety, reliability, and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

Recognized electrical apprenticeship or equivalent required. Proven experience in industrial or critical electrical environments. Solid understanding of transformers, switchgear, UPS, and generator systems. Strong electrical fault diagnosis and ability to read single line diagrams. Compliance knowledge regarding local electrical safety standards (NEK 400, FSE, DSB) and operational safety procedures. English fluency required; knowledge of Scandinavian languages is advantageous. Willingness to work onsite in Norway. Additional certifications or experience in data centres, high voltage authorization, and familiarity with DCIM/BMS/EPMS systems are desirable.

Skills

electrical system maintenanceHV/LV switchgear operationtransformers handlingUPS systemsgeneratorselectrical fault troubleshootinginterpretation of single line diagramspreventative and corrective maintenancesafety compliance (NEK 400, FSE, DSB)use of DCIM, EPMS, BMS systemssupervising contractorsthermal imagingPTW, LOTO, RAMS procedures