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Job Description

Do you want a challenging job where you and your colleagues contribute to an important societal function? Do you enjoy working outdoors and with your hands? Then you should read on! We offer a varied job as a network operations technician where you will have a lot of responsibility.

This is what the job is about.

In this position, you will work as a network operations technician for water and wastewater systems and, together with your colleagues, be responsible for the operation, ongoing service, and maintenance of the public sewer network. You will spend most of your time outdoors on assignments in all VA SYD's member municipalities (Burlöv, Eslöv, Lomma, Lund, Malmö, and Svedala). We prioritize safety and quality in our work.

The work is normally based at our workplace on Agnesfridsvägen in Malmö, but our projects and tasks are located throughout VA SYD's entire operational area. The distribution department is responsible for all parts of a distribution facility; networks, pumping stations, storage facilities, pressure boosting stations, and reservoirs. The department is responsible for both renewal planning and network improvements. The responsibility for Bulltofta waterworks also lies here. Wastewater distributes sewage and stormwater within VA SYD's member municipalities. The unit is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the sewer network and associated facilities and devices needed to transport wastewater from customers to the treatment plant. Read more about our ongoing work here: https://www.vasyd.se/Driftinformation (https://www.vasyd.se/Driftinformation)

We are looking for someone who:

• Supports our environmental identity and our core values of quality, commitment, and responsiveness 
• Has a genuine interest in developing and wants to help drive the business forward
• Has relevant education or experience, but above all, the willingness and commitment to learn the job
• Has good collaboration skills and is good at meeting both internal and external customer expectations
• Is structured and results-oriented, with the ability to plan and prioritize your work effectively
• Is meticulous, analytical, and has a strong safety mindset
• Enjoys working independently but is also a team player
• Has good communication skills and can remain calm even in stressful situations

You will join a workplace with a good community and pride in our goals and important societal missions where you will have a lot of responsibility and the opportunity to influence both the work and your own professional development. We care about our employees and invest in participation and development as well as a balance between work and leisure, offering among other things wellness time, wellness grants, and the opportunity for vacation day conversion. We actively work to ensure that VA SYD is perceived as a very good workplace by our employees.

VA SYD conducts essential operations and therefore places high demands on safety and confidentiality awareness among our employees. Some of our positions are security classified, which means that you as an applicant may need to undergo a security clearance before employment in accordance with the Security Protection Act (2018:585). Some of our positions may also involve military placement.

In this recruitment, VA SYD collaborates with Randstad, and you will be employed directly by VA SYD. If you have questions about the position, please contact the responsible recruiter Nadia Milotti. We work with ongoing selection.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document planned inspections, service, and maintenance of the sewer network.
• Troubleshoot and analyze operational problems in the network
• Manage acute operational disturbances and take measures to prevent operational stoppages
• Participate in planned repairs and other maintenance efforts
• Update and analyze map data in GIS systems.
• Actively contribute to a safe and secure working environment 
• On-call duty may be included in the role

Qualifications

• High school diploma, 
• Education or experience relevant to the tasks and role
• Good technical understanding and experience working with digital documentation and GIS
• Good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written
• Driving license B (BE and C licenses are advantageous)

About the Company

VA SYD

VA SYD is one of Sweden's largest water and waste organizations that is making significant investments in sustainable wastewater treatment and driving environmentally smart solutions in community building. Our operations run around the clock, have over half a million customers, and generate one and a half billion per year. We purify, quality assure, and deliver drinking water and take care of what is flushed down our sewers to protect seas and waterways. We manage heavy rainfall by creating creative solutions for the water's path and collect waste for recycling and reuse. We motivate and inspire our customers to make smart environmental choices.