UPS Field Service Engineer/Strømtekniker - Skien/Kristiansand, Norway

Location: Norway – Field based. Strong project pipeline along the southern corridor (Skien/Porsgrunn, Prestestranda/Drangedal, Kristiansand), with nationwide travel and overnight stays expected at least 50% of the time.

Schedule: Full-time, with participation in a 24/7 on call rotation.

Who are we?

At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to power the people and technologies that keep the world connected. From data centres and telecom networks to industrial facilities, our solutions ensure critical infrastructure stays online — always. With operations in nearly 70 countries and over $6.9 billion in revenue, Vertiv combines the strength of a global organisation with the pace and innovation of a fast growing technology leader.

We’re looking for an experienced, solutions oriented service technician in UPS and electrical power to join our growing service team in Norway. In this role, you’ll work on service, maintenance, troubleshooting, and commissioning of UPS systems, battery systems, and main switchboards for customers across data centres, industry, healthcare, and other critical infrastructure.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants a varied technical role with a high degree of independence, modern technology, and strong development opportunities in an international company.

What you’ll be doing

Your day to day will involve service, maintenance, and troubleshooting of UPS systems and emergency power solutions, including work on main switchboards, distribution boards, and critical power systems. You’ll commission and test new installations, troubleshoot electrical systems and control systems, and carry out emergency service assignments and technical support at customer sites. You’ll document and report on completed work, participate in the on call rota and standby duties, ensure all work is carried out in accordance with HSE procedures and applicable regulations, and contribute to upselling and identifying new service needs with customers.

• Trade certificate as an electrician (Gr. L) or energy installer
• Experience with UPS, backup power, electrical power, or switchboard systems
• Good understanding of electrical distribution systems and main switchboards
• Driving licence (category B)
• Good Norwegian and English skills, both spoken and written
• Ability to work independently and in a structured manner

• Experience from data centres or other critical environments
• Experience with commissioning and testing
• Familiarity with battery systems and emergency power
• Experience with thermography or electrical inspections
• General IT understanding and experience with digital reporting systems

• Competitive base salary
• Company car and fuel card
• 25 vacation days
• Annual wellness allowance (5,000 NOK/year)
• Meal allowance 
• Flexible work options when not on client site
• All travel expenses and daily allowances covered
• Overtime and on call pay
• Good pension plan
• Insurances
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development
• Travel opportunities across the Nordics and EMEA

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles & Behaviors to help deliver our strategic priorities.

• Safety
• Integrity
• Respect
• Teamwork
• Diversity & Inclusion

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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