Vacant job

With the aim

We develop world-class competence for a sustainable future and a good life, the Nature Management Administration drives education within youth high school, adapted high school, adult education, and vocational college. The Nature Schools Svenljunga, Sötåsen, Uddetorp, and the Biological Vocational College serve as competence centers for the growth and development of the green industries. Together with the business community and researchers, the administration drives energy projects and experimental activities at the forefront in the schools. The Nature Management Administration is part of Västra Götaland Region.

Are you passionate about technology and sustainable development?

Do you want to help drive innovation in green biorefining? Then this could be the job for you! The Nature Management Administration's competence center is now looking for an operations technician for the Green Valleys project at the Nature School Sötåsen in Töreboda.

About us

The Nature Management Administration conducts several exciting development projects together with researchers and external actors, where our students get to participate in cutting-edge innovation. Within the Green Valleys project, we are developing a platform for green biorefining with a focus on the production of energy products and protein feed, as well as the operation of a biochar facility and biogas plant. The focus this year will primarily include the production and operation of the biochar boiler and biorefinery, as well as work on several ongoing feeding trials.

Your tasks

As an operations technician in Green Valleys, you will:

• Work with the operation and development of the biorefinery and biochar facility.
• Work with processes such as drying, pelleting, and biochar production.
• Participate in research trials in collaboration with project managers and partners from academia and industry.
• Work in a team with operations technicians and other staff within the project.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who:

• Has good knowledge of machines and technology development, as well as relevant work experience from the industry.
• Has a genuine interest in agriculture, crop production, energy, and IT (meritorious).
• Is solution-oriented, proactive, and good at meeting deadlines.
• Is a team player with a strong desire for development and collaboration.
• Has good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
• Has a B driver's license (requirement).

We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

Employment conditions

Employment type: Project employment, 100%.
Period: Until January 2026.
Work location: Nature School Sötåsen, Töreboda.
Start date: As soon as possible, by agreement.

Apply today! Selection and interviews are ongoing, so do not hesitate to submit your application. The last application date is January 29.

About Västra Götaland Region

Västra Götaland Region exists for the people of Västra Götaland. We ensure that there is good healthcare for all. We work for sustainable development and growth, a good environment, improved public health, a rich cultural life, and good communications throughout Västra Götaland. Västra Götaland Region actively works to digitize more working methods. To be part of the digital transformation, you have basic skills and can use digital tools and services. You can search for information, communicate, interact digitally, are risk-aware, and have the motivation to participate in development to learn new things. Västra Götaland Region places all permanent employees in war service.

If you want to know more about Västra Götaland Region, you can visit our introduction for new employees at the link https://www.vgregion.se/introduktion (https://www.vgregion.se/introduktion). You can also read more in the presentation at https://mellanarkiv-offentlig.vgregion.se/alfresco/s/archive/stream/public/v1/source/available/sofia/rs4011-467070786-672/surrogate (https://mellanarkiv-offentlig.vgregion.se/alfresco/s/archive/stream/public/v1/source/available/sofia/rs4011-467070786-672/surrogate).

Application

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