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Do you want to work in a socially important role where your work contributes to Sweden's energy supply and infrastructure? We are now looking for a forest technician for Vattenfall within the forest & land business area. Here you will have a varied role with great responsibility, the opportunity to influence your workday, and good development opportunities within one of Europe's largest energy companies.

Information about the position

Professionals Nord, in collaboration with Vattenfall, is looking for a forest technician for the forest & land business area. The assignment is part of our staffing services where you are employed by Professionals Nord and work as a consultant at Vattenfall for 6 months, with the intention of being directly employed by Vattenfall for a long-term position thereafter.

The position is located in Västerbotten, for example in Umeå, Skellefteå, or in the inland of Västerbotten. The position involves both travel and overnight stays due to the large geographical area.

Vattenfall forest & land works with consulting and contracting services within forest maintenance, land access, environmental and permit issues, GIS, as well as measurement and setting out. The team contributes to ensuring the operation and development of energy infrastructure – a crucial part of the energy transition.

Job responsibilities

As a forest technician, you primarily work with field maintenance to ensure energy supply in the form of forest maintenance. The role combines practical fieldwork with coordination and responsibility for project elements. The tasks include performing maintenance annually such as conventional clearing or with a clearing robot. You will access the forest via snowmobiles, ATVs, tracked vehicles, or similar vehicles to ensure that the work can be carried out. Your main tasks include:

• performing forest maintenance such as clearing and working with a clearing robot
• inspecting maintenance
• marking trees
• felling trees
• coordinating and sometimes assisting in project leading subcontractors on site

You will work closely with colleagues with different competencies and have great opportunities to plan and structure your own workday.

We are looking for someone who

To succeed in this role, you have a genuine interest in forestry issues and enjoy practical and independent work. If you have a forestry education or experience from similar tasks, we see this as a strong merit. We believe you are proactive, responsible, and enjoy a role where you can combine fieldwork with planning and collaboration. Meritorious but not required for the role are:

• Experience from forestry or power line industry
• Experience from contracting business
• Knowledge of property law or case management systems
• Chainsaw license (ABCD)
• Driver's license for snowmobiles and 4/6-wheelers

Requirements for the position include a B driver's license, experience in administrative work (computer skills), good knowledge of Swedish and English, and the ability to travel and stay overnight for work.

START: by agreement
EXTENT: Full-time
CITY: Västerbotten
SELECTION: Ongoing
CONTACT: Emelie Steen

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