Summer Job at Miva – Make a Difference This Summer!

Water and sewage, along with waste and recycling, are part of our everyday life.

Our main tasks are concrete, but it is also in our industry that significant investments are made. This is necessary because an important part of our infrastructure needs to function both today and far into the future.

Are you interested in a summer job where you can use your technical skills, take responsibility, and contribute to a sustainable society? At Miva, you make a real difference – every day.

We are now looking for two dedicated summer interns for Water and Sewage Production, Sewage Unit. You will become part of the operation and help ensure that our facilities function even during the summer period.

This is a summer job for you who want to work practically, develop your technical understanding, and gain deeper insight into how a socially important operation works in practice.

Whether you see yourself in a future role within operations, technology, engineering, project management, or other community-building activities, the summer job provides valuable experiences of real processes, facilities, and technical systems.

About the Job

As a summer intern in sewage, you will work alongside experienced colleagues in the operational activities. The work is varied and combines technology, problem-solving, and collaboration. You will have the opportunity to work closely with the operation and see how technology, environmental requirements, safety, and social responsibility are interconnected in practice. For many, this is a valuable foundation to carry forward into studies or professional life – even if they do not plan to work operationally within water and sewage in the long term.

Your tasks may include:

• Participating in the operation and preventive maintenance of our facilities and gaining an understanding of how technical systems work in real operations
• Performing service and minor repairs of treatment plants and pumping stations
• Working both independently and in teams to solve technical tasks
• Contributing to documentation and reporting in our IT systems, providing insight into how technical operations are monitored and quality assured

The work takes place within the Örnsköldsvik municipality and involves travel between facilities during rounds.

Who Are We Looking For?

We are looking for you who want a developing and meaningful summer job. You do not need previous experience in water and sewage – the most important thing is your interest, sense of responsibility, and willingness to learn. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds – the most important thing is that you are curious, take responsibility, and want to understand how a socially important technical operation works in practice.

Competencies

• Technical interest and understanding, through education or practical work experience (e.g., secondary school, vocational education, or higher education in technology, environment, community building, industry, or equivalent)
• Driver's license (manual transmission), BE is an advantage
• Basic IT skills for documentation and reporting
• Ability to perform minor service and maintenance work
• Ability to identify and solve practical problems

To perform the work safely and correctly, you need to have basic knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written, so that you can understand work instructions, safety regulations, and documentation.

Personal Qualities

• Solution-oriented and meticulous
• Collaborative and contributes to a positive and safe work environment
• Independent and responsible
• Curious and eager to develop – we provide you with introduction and support during the work process

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds – the most important thing is that you are curious, take responsibility, and want to understand how a socially important technical operation works in practice.

We Are Miva, Miva Is Us

Miva's operations are one of the cornerstones of society, making our work important and meaningful. We offer a stimulating and creative environment, clear and measurable goals, as well as realistic demands and challenges that lay the foundation for doing a good job. Through participation and responsibility, you contribute to the development of the operation.

Based on our annual employee surveys, we can proudly state that our staff is well and happy with us. The opportunity for a balance between work and leisure is significant. This also leads to a high willingness to recommend us as an employer.

Our customers are also satisfied with us. Year after year, we receive high ratings in our customer surveys. This is not something we take for granted, but we are convinced that our dedicated employees play a significant role in ensuring that everyone's everyday life works. Every day, all year round.

About the Employment

Employment period: Mid-June to mid-August. If you have the opportunity to start earlier, there are good opportunities for introduction and training.

Start date: By agreement

Working hours: Full-time (100%)

Safety and Work Environment:

As part of our safety and work environment routine, a security check and alcohol and drug testing may be conducted in connection with employment.

To ensure a safe work environment, vaccination against hepatitis A and B (Twinrix) is required. Miva covers the cost of vaccination.

Contact Persons

Unit manager sewage, Robert Hörnkvist, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]), phone 0660–330 402

Union representative for Kommunal is Pierre Fors, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]), switchboard 0660–300 300

Application

Welcome with your application by February 28, but do not wait until then to submit your application as selection is ongoing during the application period.

We have made our media choice for recruitment and therefore request no contact with companies/sellers of recruitment services and advertisements.

About Miva

Miljö och Vatten i Örnsköldsvik AB (Miva) is a wholly owned municipal company responsible for water and sewage as well as waste and recycling in the municipality of Örnsköldsvik. We produce, distribute, and sell drinking water and take care of and purify wastewater. We are also responsible for collecting, treating, and transporting the municipality's household waste. Miva has over 115 employees and has a turnover of approximately 200 million kronor. Our guiding stars are engaged employees, long-term environmental responsibility, satisfied customers, and efficient resource use. Miva and the Örnsköldsvik municipal group are part of a Finnish and Sámi administrative area.