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Vattenfall Hydropower is looking for a Lifting Technician!

In our team, we work with modernization and maintenance of all types of lifting equipment found in Vattenfall Hydropower's production facilities. This position has a flexible location in Västerbotten, Norrbotten, Jämtland, Västernorrland, or Gävleborg.

As a lifting technician, you will work with assembly, installation, electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, as well as maintenance of cranes, hoists, and lifting equipment.

Your role will also include providing advice and contributing knowledge and improvement measures regarding equipment and procedures. Safety-related issues concerning inspections, regulations, and directives are also common. Travel to Vattenfall Hydropower's facilities in Sweden is a natural part of this job.

Administrative tasks, such as updates in maintenance systems, writing protocols, working with scheduling, handling purchases, and material orders are also part of the job.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with an electrical or mechanical high school education and previous experience in industrial and machine maintenance.

It is advantageous if you have worked with troubleshooting and reading schematics. If you have also worked with servicing lifting devices and lifting equipment, that is highly meritorious.

As a person, you are responsible and accustomed to planning and working independently. For this job, you need to be meticulous and safety-conscious. You should be confident, service-oriented, and positive. Since you will be traveling across the country and meeting many different people, it is important that you can easily create new collaborations.

The job requires that you are comfortable working at heights. You must have a B driver's license, good knowledge of Swedish, and preferably English. Working in various systems and software is a natural part of the position, so you need to have good IT skills.

Additional Information

Location

The position has a flexible location in Västernorrland, Jämtland, Västerbotten, Norrbotten, or Gävleborg. Please clearly state your desired location/residence.

Travel is a natural part of the job as a Lifting Technician, where overnight stays are common.

Contact Persons

For questions about the position, please contact the recruiting manager Morgan Tegström at 076-786 51 30. Union representatives are Anneli Jönsson from Ledarna, Samuel Jernlif from Unionen, Magnus Nilsson from Akademikerna, and Fredrik Lidholm from SEKO. All can be reached via Vattenfall's switchboard at 08-739 50 00.

We look forward to your application!

Please apply via our advertisement on Vattenfall's career pages by April 17, 2026. Selection is ongoing, so submit your application today!

You can apply quickly and easily by answering selection questions and attaching your CV. You do not need to attach a cover letter with your application. If you have questions about your application, contact recruiter Ida Fågelqvist at 070-048 76 82.

At Vattenfall, we value being active, positive, open, and safety-conscious. We seek employees who share our vision and can contribute to strengthening our corporate culture. We are convinced that diversity contributes to building a more profitable and attractive company and strive to be good role models regarding diversity. Vattenfall actively works to ensure that all employees have the same opportunities and rights regardless of age, ethnic or cultural background, gender identity, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or disability. Read more about how we work with diversity and inclusion here https://careers.vattenfall.com/se/sv/jobba-med-oss/mangfald-inkludering

Working at Vattenfall means working with critical infrastructure. Therefore, many of our positions are security classified, and you may be subject to military placement. If this position is security classified, a security screening will be conducted before employment, in accordance with the Security Protection Act. Any military placement will occur with support from the employment contract and the Total Defense Duty Act.

Company Description

Vattenfall Hydropower is responsible for approximately 90 hydropower plants and 400 dams in the Nordic region. With around 580 dedicated employees in Sweden and Finland, and headquarters in Luleå, we play a central role in the transition to a climate-smart society. Our renewable electricity production accounts for about 25 percent of Sweden's total electricity needs. To ensure high availability and continued development, we continuously work to improve our working methods and take advantage of the opportunities offered by digitalization. Here, you will become an important part of our shared mission.