Critical Service Technician
Job ID
230377
Posted
21-Jul-2025
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Data Centers, Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management
Location(s)
Skien - Telemark - Norway
We are looking for 10+ skilled technicians for our data center client in Skien!
Electrician, industrial mechanic, installer, refrigeration technician or similar?
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (CBRE GWS) is a leading global provider of real estate management services, assisting our clients with the operation of their properties/premises/critical installations by offering world-class Facility Management services. CBRE also provides project management and consulting related to the operation, development, and management of properties.
For our CBRE Data Centre Service department, which operates locations with critical installations, we are now looking for 10+ skilled technician to participate in daily monitoring and maintenance tasks.
About the Position and Responsibilities
In collaboration with subcontractors and the Critical Facility Manager, we handle all technical operations for one of our clients in Skien.
The main purpose of this role is to support the daily MRO activities (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul) for our on-site data center, focusing on mechanical and electrical operations.
Your responsibilities:
- 24/7 Shift Work to Supporting Control Room Operations
- Perform preventive maintenance and repair of critical technical assets
- Comply with internal and external training programs
- Install, maintain, and repair electrical and mechanical systems
- Modify electrical wiring systems
- Monitor critical process services using a CMMS system
- Process and close customer service orders in accordance with service level agreements
- Ensure systems operate correctly and efficiently
- Support and accompany subcontractors in performing activities, considering customer agreements and CBRE’s safety and risk mitigation measures
- Conduct daily rounds and inspections
- Identify potential risks to the intended process or work safety
You will be part of a competent technical team working in building and critical facility services – primarily electrical, cooling, and backup power systems. High standards for quality and documentation require detailed planning before work execution and complete documentation afterward. We continuously focus on developing and improving the client’s technical facilities, so technology, collaboration, and communication are always central.
Your qualifications:
To succeed in this role, we envision that you have a technical education as an electrician, installer, or similar. You must have broad technical knowledge, be willing to continue learning and developing, and share your experiences. You should have good IT skills, be proficient in MS Office, and easily learn new systems.
We also imagine you have:
- Completed vocational training/apprenticeship with an electrical or mechanical focus (e.g., electronics technician, electrical engineer) with sufficient professional experience in the above key areas, preferably in data centers or other critical environments such as manufacturing or oil and gas
- Experience handling cooling and HVAC systems
- Knowledge of using a CMMS system
- PLC knowledge is an advantage
- Ability to recognize complex technical conditions
- Strong service orientation and ability to work in a team
- Confident use of MS Office
- Good English skills, both written and spoken
- Responsibility and quality awareness with a high degree of integrity
- Proactive and assertive
- Good at handling change and seeing new opportunities
- Professional demeanor when interacting with customers, subcontractors, and colleagues, as well as in your tasks
- A team player with a good sense of humor
It is an advantage if you have experience in one or more of the following fields:
- Refrigeration technician
- Mechanics / Industrial mechanic / Industrial fitter or similar
- Electrical (Group H and/or L)
- Plumber
- Process industry
What we offer:
- Future-proof job opportunity with a true development guarantee in one of the fastest growing Data Centre markets worldwide
- TOP trainings with internationally recognized state-of-the-art certifications
- Attractive salaries based on experience and qualification with an annual salary assessment / increase and good bonuses as well as a good old-age provision and insurance policies including health insurance and other good social benefits
- International working environment with inspiring cross-border career opportunities
- Creative working culture with challenging responsibilities and high level of autonomy
- DIVERSITY, OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY and WORK-LIFE BALANCE are practiced values!