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)
We are seeking an experienced BMS & Automation Engineer to support the design, deployment, commissioning, optimisation, and maintenance of Building Management Systems (BMS) and automation infrastructure across mission-critical data center facilities.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and resilience of mechanical and electrical systems through advanced monitoring, control, and automation strategies.
This position requires a strong understanding of data center environments, critical infrastructure, HVAC systems, power distribution, and industrial communication protocols.
This is a unique opportunity to join a high-growth data center campus in Narvik, currently spanning two buildings of 25MW and 75MW. This state-of-the-art facility supports the critical infrastructure for one of the largest global organisations driving the AI revolution.
What You’ll be Doing (Responsibilities)
- Design, configure, commission, and maintain Building Management Systems (BMS) and automation solutions across mission-critical data center environments.
- Monitor and optimise the performance of critical infrastructure systems, including cooling, HVAC, power, and environmental monitoring systems.
- Develop, implement, and enhance control strategies to improve operational efficiency, reliability, and energy performance.
- Integrate BMS platforms with third-party systems such as CRAC/CRAH units, chillers, UPS systems, generators, leak detection, fire systems, and EPMS platforms.
- Troubleshoot and resolve BMS, controls, and communication network issues to minimise operational risk and downtime.
- Support commissioning activities, including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), Integrated Systems Testing (IST), and handover processes.
- Configure and maintain alarms, trends, dashboards, reporting tools, and graphical user interfaces.
- Analyse operational data and identify opportunities for system optimisation and continuous improvement.
- Produce and maintain technical documentation including control narratives, points schedules, network architecture diagrams, and as-built records.
- Collaborate with operations, engineering, and project teams to ensure systems are delivered and maintained to the highest standards.
- Support change management, incident response, and maintenance activities within a live data center environment.
About You (Skills, Qualifications & Experience)
Key Characteristics
- Highly detail-oriented with a strong focus on reliability, uptime, and operational excellence
- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with the ability to diagnose complex automation and controls issues
- Proactive in identifying opportunities for system optimisation, efficiency improvements, and automation enhancements
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, mission-critical environments where attention to detail is essential
- Strong communicator, capable of working effectively with operations teams, engineers, contractors, and vendors
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take ownership of technical challenges
- Adaptable and resilient when responding to incidents, system faults, and changing business priorities
- Committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and documentation
Skills & Qualifications
- Strong experience working with Building Management Systems (BMS), controls, or industrial automation systems
- Experience supporting critical environments, preferably data centers, colocation facilities, or other mission-critical infrastructure
- Strong understanding of HVAC controls, cooling systems, mechanical and electrical building services
- Proven experience commissioning, maintaining, and troubleshooting BMS and automation platforms
- Knowledge of industry communication protocols including BACnet, Modbus TCP/RTU, and SNMP
- Experience integrating BMS platforms with critical infrastructure systems such as CRAC/CRAH units, chillers, UPS systems, generators, and EPMS platforms
- Strong understanding of networked control systems and IP-based communications
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, control drawings, P&IDs, and technical documentation
- Experience supporting commissioning activities, including FAT, SAT, and Integrated Systems Testing (IST)
- Experience with GapIT & EON BMS Systems
- Relevant engineering qualification (HNC/HND, Degree, Apprenticeship, or equivalent experience) in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls & Automation, or Building Services Engineering preferred
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.
