Do you want to take a central role in securing energy supply in the face of freezing temperatures and security threats?
Hamar, Norge
Type of Employment Part-time
Job position Head of operations control
Work model On location
Application due date 9 January 2025
Are you the one?

Eidsiva Bioenergi provides renewable energy to society and industry by taking what no one wants - waste products from forests and biomass - and using it to make something that everyone wants: heat and electricity. We are proud to have a social mission with great significance for local communities. We are now strengthening our team with people who want to contribute to an efficient, robust and modern IT and OT infrastructure. Do you want to use your professional expertise for a secure heat flow to the people in Innlandet?

As head of operational control, you will play an important role in the further development of OT strategy and security in Eidsiva Bioenergi. You and the team will continue to build a future-oriented IT and OT platform with services that ensure stable and efficient deliveries. With you on the team, we are even more confident that district heating will reach people when freezing temperatures and security threats come knocking.

At Eidsiva Bioenergi, we say that people are our most important raw material. A warm, inclusive and inspiring environment is important to us. It is therefore important to have leaders who are able to develop each individual, set a common direction and implement clear priorities. As Head of Operations Control, you will have the opportunity to further develop your professional expertise and leadership skills in a small team with great ownership of the profession and social mission.

The workplace is in Eidsiva's new, modern head office in Hamar, or at one of our other locations in the region. You will work closely with our skilled operators and professionals at heating centers at Trehørningen, Gjøvik, Elverum, Trysil, Kongsvinger, Eidsvoll, Brumunddal and Lillehammer. So some travel must be expected.


Your areas of responsibility:

  • Further develop strategy for IT and OT platform in Eidsiva Bioenergi
  • Personal responsibility for three automation and system engineers
  • Require, design and quality assure technical solutions, architecture and methodology
  • Ensure proper operation and management of server infrastructure, VMware platforms, network and security solutions
  • Follow up on deliveries from IT and OT operating partner, group IT resources and other relevant professional environments


Who are you?

You are someone who is driven to further develop your professional expertise in a company that delivers critical infrastructure. Your technical expertise covers both IT and OT infrastructure, and includes a broad understanding of industrial technology areas, from sensors to cloud platforms. We can't wait to hear which of these areas you are strong in:

  • Operation and management of OT infrastructure
  • Windows server / VMware ESXi / vSphere
  • Network design and security, especially in OT infrastructure (Purdue model)
  • Knowledge of Scada and automation systems
  • Risk management and establishment of security barriers
  • Knowledge of relevant standards and basic principles for ICT security


A leader and professional, you are motivated by building good development environments for our people, with the goal of smooth interaction across the company, within the group and with our partners. We are curious about who you are and what you can contribute to our meaningful social mission.

  • You have a methodical and systematic approach to what you do
  • You thrive on taking the initiative, prioritizing and being responsible for creating good results
  • You are someone who communicates clearly and precisely, with conviction and confidence, so that technical solutions become understandable to those around you
  • You are a team player who listens, understands and engages those around you to adopt new solutions


Why join Eidsiva Bioenergi?

Eidsiva Bioenergi is known for an open culture characterized by commitment, unity and ownership of the social mission. We are curious and dare to try out new ideas. With us, it's not just about a renewable future - we make a difference every single day, and we are constantly working to improve and develop ourselves and the community.

  • Talent and leadership development with both professional and personal development in focus
  • You will be part of a company that facilitates flexible solutions in the face of different life situations
  • It goes without saying that you have competitive conditions, proper pension and insurance schemes, coverage of mobile phone and broadband, training grants, company health service and subsidized lunch scheme
  • Membership in the company sports team with a variety of offers within everything from padel, yoga, paddling, climbing, kiting and more
  • Recharge your batteries after work with access to several company cabins, season tickets and tickets to cultural and sports events


We're obviously excited about who you are, and look forward to telling you why it's rewarding to work at Eidsiva. That's why we hope you'll give us a good insight into your motivation and experience relevant to the position by answering two questions in the application form. We have cut out the application letter, but it is nice if you upload your CV.

Please contact Leo Sørbye, Head of Operations and Maintenance, on telephone 990 99 179 if you have any questions about the position.

Become a DRIVER for the development of infrastructure and services for the benefit of society, people and climate together with us in Eidsiva - we look forward to hearing from you!