Operations Technician in Water Supply

In Region Gotland, you can develop and grow, both as an individual and together with others. When you work with us, you contribute to making Gotland an even better place for people in all walks of life. We make each other better.

Drinking Water Unit

Region Gotland is the island's largest employer with a variety of competencies.

With us, you have the opportunity to influence and make a difference for citizens and society. You will become an important person in a large organization with an incredible amount of knowledge. Important guiding stars for our work are participation, trust, and care.

The Department of Water and Sewage (VA) works within innovation, development, renewal, and operation of all our facilities such as water sources, water treatment plants, sewage treatment plants, and infrastructure/pipes.

Do you want to work with something meaningful, where technology and societal benefit meet? Then this is the right role for you. Feel free to watch our film about what it's like to work as an operations technician in the VA unit, here (https://youtu.be/279rASEoB0Y).

Your Responsibilities

As an operations technician in water supply, you will have a varied and responsible job where you contribute to ensuring a safe and sustainable water supply. Your tasks include operation, supervision, and maintenance of water treatment plants, water sources, distribution facilities, and pressure boosting. You will perform sampling to ensure water quality and optimize operations, as well as actively work with troubleshooting, minor repairs, and preventive maintenance.

The role also includes monitoring and follow-up of the facilities' functions, as well as administrative work related to the development of the operations. You will also have the opportunity to participate in various development projects aimed at improving both technology and working methods. On-call duty may occur as part of the position.

We offer a structured and personalized introduction plan that gives you the best possible start. With us, you have great opportunities for personal development in an operation characterized by modern technology and varied processes – including desalination, groundwater and surface water treatment. We are in an exciting phase where digitalization and new working methods are in focus, and you will become an important part of a competent and committed team. The work is varied and takes place both in the field and in our operations center, where we together create solutions and support each other in everyday life.

As an operations technician in the water unit, you will be an important part of the team responsible for the operation, supervision, and maintenance of VA facilities throughout Gotland.

Who Are You?

You have a post-secondary education in operations technology or equivalent experience. A B driver's license is required for the position.

You have experience working in VA, industry, or process, where you have gained broad practical knowledge of technology, repair, and maintenance. You also have good knowledge of control and regulation technology, and you handle computers effortlessly, especially the Office suite.

You are a person who is both independent and collaborative, with an analytical and meticulous approach. You adapt easily to changes and see opportunities rather than obstacles. Your social skills, solution focus, and initiative make you willing to take responsibility and drive the work forward. You are unpretentious, always customer-focused, and communicate in a clear and trustworthy manner.

We are looking for someone who is technically inclined, a problem solver, and wants to contribute to securing access to our most important food – drinking water!

About the Technology Administration

As part of Region Gotland, the technology administration manages and develops infrastructure with high operational reliability and a focus on a sustainable society. We also offer supply services for Region Gotland's operations. Together, we work with citizens, businesses, and the region's operations at the center.

About Region Gotland

Region Gotland is not only Gotland's largest employer, but we are also the only region in Sweden that has municipal, health, and medical care responsibilities and regional development responsibilities within the same organization. This, along with our island location, creates conditions for good collaboration across our areas of operation.

We are over 7,000 employees. Together, we work for a sustainable, inclusive, and thriving society for all who visit, live, and work in Gotland. We are driving the creation of a safe and sustainable development across the entire island.

Gotland is a fantastic place to live, with a rich cultural life, untouched nature, and a creative entrepreneurial spirit. We are over 61,000 people who have chosen to live here year-round, and we would love to have more! If you want information about Gotland as a place to live and work, read more here (https://gotland.com/leva-bo/flytta-hit/).

Through the Instagram account @viarregiongotland (https://instagram.com/viarregiongotland), we showcase the breadth of our professions and the significance of our work for society. Every week, a new employee shares their workday.

Other

Region Gotland works according to a competency-based recruitment method aimed at recognizing each person's competencies and thus counteracting discrimination. We strive for a balanced gender distribution and see diversity as a strength, welcoming applicants from different backgrounds and genders.

The position is announced under the condition that it does not need to be claimed by employees with preferential rights and that the position remains vacant.

As the world changes, Region Gotland is increasingly working with quality and safety in the recruitment process. This means that you as a candidate may be subject to certain checks before employment. You will receive information about which checks the position you are applying for may be subject to before or during the interview.

Before all employments, you as a candidate need to present ID and a certificate of personal status.

We kindly decline offers of advertising and recruitment assistance.