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The nuclear power industry is undergoing a significant transformation, where a crucial piece for the future of nuclear power is the safe management of used nuclear fuel and other waste. We are now facing the realization of one of the largest infrastructure projects in Sweden - building the first final repository for spent nuclear fuel! Uniper is looking for a Technical Asset Engineer who will play an important role in this realization. This position is for you who have previously worked operationally with these issues and now want to take the step to a holding company where you will work with board-level issues. The placement is primarily intended at our new, wonderfully beautiful office in Stockholm, but we can be open to alternative locations, e.g., Malmö.

Hello!

We are Uniper, an international energy company driving the development towards fossil-free electricity production. We are proud to have been named Sweden's most attractive employer for two consecutive years in the Key Figures Institute's survey. Our success is built on a workplace where people with different perspectives, mindsets, skills, and experiences come together. We believe in a workplace where every individual can contribute something valuable. Where everyone feels equally appreciated and respected, whether they work at our production facilities, the office, or from home. In our work for a sustainable future, a strong and integrated safety culture is fundamental, reflecting our corporate culture and commitment in everything we do. This is how we evolve as a company and create a future together. We call it the Uniper Way, our corporate culture. We believe that the path to a sustainable future goes through gradual development and change, by setting measurable goals that we achieve together. Do you also believe in a fossil-free future? Join us on our journey. The beating heart of Energy!

Your role with us

Sydkraft Nuclear Power is the company within the Uniper group that owns shares in all nuclear power plants in Sweden as well as in Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management (SKB). This is a unique opportunity to be part of a historically exciting time when the Swedish repositories for spent nuclear fuel are to be built. Many governmental dialogues and investigations are currently ongoing, and with us, you will have an important role and the opportunity to influence our minority-owned facilities.

As a Technical Asset Engineer, you will be part of the Nuclear Back-End team. The department's main responsibility is to drive Asset Management work for our jointly owned assets within Back-End (waste & used fuel management), as well as optimize waste & fuel management at our nuclear power plants.

The work is carried out in collaboration with your colleagues in the team but also with the Nuclear Fleet function and with other owners of our jointly owned Back-end assets.

What will you work on:

• Asset Management - drive the technical Asset Management work towards our jointly owned facilities SKB & Svafo.
• Risk Management - risk management focusing on technology & technology development.
• Consultation work - provide input on/participate in responding to consultations from authorities and governmental investigations.
• Stakeholder Management – actively work to expand our contact paths with our stakeholders/collaborate with external and internal stakeholders.
• Benchmarking – environmental monitoring/staying updated with technology development and technical solutions for managing spent nuclear fuel.
• Technical support - Participate in technical reference groups at SKB & Svafo where we have the opportunity to follow & provide input on technology development related to the repository for spent nuclear fuel.
• Project evaluation - participate in the evaluation of projects before major investment decisions that are under implementation.

International and domestic travel may occur. You will report to the Head of Back-End Nuclear. In Johanna d’Annibale, you will have a manager who offers direct dialogue, clear frameworks and goals, and who welcomes your ideas on how we can best reach our goals.

Uniper is part of Sweden's critical infrastructure, and our operations are subject to regulations regarding security protection, export control, and nuclear non-proliferation. Therefore, we will conduct security assessments of all our services and complement with background checks for security-classified positions, in accordance with the Security Protection Act. Uniper is part of critical societal operations in Sweden, which is why this position may be subject to military placement. Any health examination, including drug testing, may also be relevant before employment.

Who we are looking for

We work with large complex issues in an international environment. We believe that this is something our new colleague will be stimulated by. Our environment is changing and can affect our operations. Having a positive attitude and a solution-oriented approach is what we believe keeps us resilient in our progress. To be successful in the role requires business awareness and the ability to build long-term relationships. You possess good analytical skills and can independently plan, prioritize, and structure your work.

We take our work seriously, but we are unpretentious as individuals. We work as a team and collaborate to achieve common goals.

• Technical university degree.
• Relevant work experience in areas such as technology development, asset management, or technical project management.
• Experience in preparing & presenting decision materials and management presentations.
• Experience in business-related networking and relationship building.
• Good knowledge of Swedish and very good knowledge of English in both speech and writing.

Meritorious:

• Work experience from the energy, nuclear energy, or waste industry.
• In-depth technical knowledge of waste management systems.

Please note that we work with ongoing selection and that the advertisement may be closed before the last publication date has expired.