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Senior Data Center Operations Consultant

Confidential employer · Norway · Posted 22 Jul 2026

Job summary

An experienced consultant role focused on reviewing, validating, and standardizing operational procedures in live, mission-critical data center environments. The position involves ensuring documentation and operational practices align with international standards and best practices, minimizing risk, and maintaining uninterrupted operations.

Location and work setup

Location
Norway
Work setup
Remote

Responsibilities

Lead comprehensive reviews of SOPs, MOPs, and EOPs to verify technical accuracy, operational safety, and compliance with organizational and international standards. Cross-check procedures against installed infrastructure and manufacturer documentation, identify gaps or inconsistencies, and recommend improvements. Develop compliance and gap analysis reports, incorporate stakeholder feedback, and prepare executive summaries outlining findings and recommendations to enhance operational resilience and efficiency in live data center settings.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or facilities engineering or a related field. Over 10 years of experience in mission-critical data center operations or engineering, including extensive work reviewing and validating operational procedures without impacting service continuity. Strong understanding of critical facility operations, operational risk, change management, and familiarity with standards such as Uptime Institute, ASHRAE, NFPA, ISO, and IEC. Excellent technical writing and stakeholder communication skills.

Skills

Data center operationsStandard Operating Procedures (SOP) reviewMethod of Procedures (MOP) validationEmergency Operating Procedures (EOP) validationTechnical documentationOperational risk managementChange managementStakeholder managementReport writingCompliance with industry standards (Uptime Institute, ASHRAE, NFPA, ISO, IEC)Mission-critical facility maintenance