Automation Technician at Lovö Waterworks

Are you an automation technician who enjoys advanced control systems, troubleshooting, and developing critical technology? With us, you will work with technology that must never stop. The drinking water production department is growing, and we now need to strengthen our team with a driven automation technician who wants to shape the future of water supply.

We are an important community builder that delivers efficient and sustainable water and waste services – for today’s and future residents of Stockholm. Every day, year-round, we provide 1.6 million Stockholmers with clean and good tap water, treat wastewater, and ensure that waste is taken care of. Together with residents, businesses, and other stakeholders, we work to make Stockholm the world’s most sustainable city.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

As an automation technician at Lovö Waterworks, you will be part of a team that shares responsibility for preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance with a requirement for high technical availability and operational reliability. You will be part of a maintenance group with electricians, automation technicians, and mechanics, and work closely with our planning engineer regarding preventive and corrective maintenance. After thorough training, the position will also include being part of a standby team.

The position is a permanent employment with a six-month probation period based at Lovö Waterworks.

Job Tasks and Challenges

• Preventive and corrective maintenance on automation systems, instruments, and on the waterworks' process facilities.
• Program, commission, and test automation systems as well as control and regulation equipment in the process.
• Read, create, and modify CAD drawings.
• Independently and as part of a team plan and execute tasks using the maintenance system and report within it.
• Participate as an expert in investment projects and in the development work of Stockholm's future water supply.

QUALIFICATIONS

To thrive and succeed in this role, we see that you have a strong problem-solving ability and enjoy analyzing your way to good and sustainable solutions when technical challenges arise. You plan your work in a structured way and are results-oriented. Since the role involves many contact points, you need to enjoy collaboration and be able to find ways forward together with other functions and professional roles. Furthermore, you have a service-oriented approach, are helpful when colleagues need support, and always work with the organization's best interests in focus.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Technical education at least at the high school level, with a focus on electrical/automation/instrumentation/control & regulation.
• Documented experience from the process industry or equivalent in both electrical/installation and automation areas is an advantage.
• Experience with electrical work up to 50A.
• Good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written.

In your position, you will work with classified information. Security clearance and background checks will therefore be conducted in connection with employment.

OTHER

Does this sound like an exciting challenge for you? We warmly welcome your application by 2025-03-01 and become a part of Stockholm Water and Waste's future! Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis, and the position may be filled before the application deadline.

For further information about the position, please contact Group Manager Johan Bladh via email: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) or by phone: 08-522 13643.

Our union representatives for Kommunal, Vision, Saco, and Ledarna can be reached through Stockholm Water & Waste's customer service at phone 08-522 120 00.

As we strive for a safe working environment and have a socially important function, final candidates will undergo a drug test.

We are a learning organization with much experience and knowledge to support you. We offer you a fun and varied job with interesting tasks, skilled colleagues, and a very good working climate. In addition, we offer good employment conditions, digital and flexible working methods, continuous professional development, and a range of health-promoting benefits. Read more about us and meet some of our employees at svoa.se/jobb (https://svoa.se/jobb).

We look forward to your application!