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Operations

Powerstation

Ny-Ålesund Power station was built in 1997. It primarily consists of 3 diesel generators, 3 exhaust heat exchangers, 2 oil-boilers and 1 electrical boiler.

Water supply

In Ny-Ålesund drinking water is distributed from the reservoir Tvillingvann. Water treatment is based on 2 processes in Sinsenkrysset.

Watchman

The permanent staff of the operations department in Kings Bay make up the watchmen group.

The watchmen are available 24/7 and rotate personnel every week. 

Housekeeper

Kings Bay’s housekeeping department provide the cleaning of buildings in town. From common areas such as the Servicebuilding, working space facilities, administration areas, various stations and accommodations.

Operation

Kings Bay employees working with daily operations are essential to be able to live, work and do research i Ny-Ålesund. They maintain and operate the airport runway, harbour and powerplant as well as maintaining buildings and machinery in town. In addition, they help the institutions and researchers with instrument installations and logistical support.

Servicebygget

Servicebygget

Servicebygget is the most central building in Ny-Ålesund. This is the first building you see when you arrive, and the last when you depart. Here you will find the reception, and the offices for Kings Bays administration.

Mess

The mess and kitchen are located on the ground floor of the servicebuilding. This is where all the inhabitants of Ny-Ålesund eat their meals. 

Kitchen

The kitchen consist of five permanent chefs and has some extra help during the busy summer months.

Laundry

There is a laundry room in the servicebuilding where residents and others can wash and dry their clothes.

Reception

The reception is the heart of Kings Bay Ny-Ålesund. The reception staff serves the switchboard services, accomodation bookings, flights, and other services for researchers and guests.

Administration

The Adminstrations tasks are divers, not only the traditional administrative tasks such as planning, human resource management, procurement, accounting and finacial reporting, but also tasks like managing a land-use plan, maintaining an unique cultural heritage, facilitating high class reseach and ensuring that infrastucture like an airport, a harbour and a powerplant, are operating safely, complying with laws and regulations. 

Infirmary

 Infermary “Sykestua” has telemedicine equipment that puts us in direct contact with the doctor on duty at Longyearbyen Hospital. The equipment we have allows us to clarify some serious medical conditions.