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Company Description

Vattenfall Eldistribution AB is Vattenfall's electricity grid business and one of Sweden's largest grid operators. We are responsible for a society-critical infrastructure that distributes electricity to more than 900,000 businesses and households. As an employee with us, you contribute every day to the functioning of society and to a secure electricity supply for future generations. Together, we are building the electricity grid of the future and enabling the transition to a sustainable society. Read more about what it is like to work here.

About the Role

Do you want a meaningful job where you can make a real difference for both society and the energy transition? With us, you are part of a socially vital operation with exciting projects, cutting-edge technology, and colleagues who value each other.

We are now looking for several experienced Maintenance Managers who want to help build the maintenance operations of the future!

We are facing one of Vattenfall Eldistribution's largest initiatives ever – a historic effort to build a stronger, more resilient, and fully independent capability in maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair. In a time when the external environment demands higher levels of robustness and durability, we are taking decisive steps to secure an electricity grid that withstands difficult conditions and delivers when it is needed most.

Your Role as Maintenance Manager

The Station Department operates within the voltage range of 0.4–400 kV and is responsible for maintenance, projects, and troubleshooting in substations, control systems, and other high-voltage equipment. As a Maintenance Manager, you will play a key role in driving smaller projects and reconstructions, as well as planning and coordinating maintenance and service in our own facilities.

We are looking for someone motivated to create the best conditions for technicians and engineers in the field and for the operation as a whole. The role involves a strong focus on safety, quality, progress, and engagement. Safety is the guiding star in everything we do; in a hazardous environment, we look out for each other and create security together.

Examples of Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritize, and follow up on maintenance measures based on technical and economic conditions.
• Lead and distribute work in the field, ensuring that assignments are carried out safely, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Analyze technical documentation such as protocols, inspections, and facility data, and initiate appropriate actions.
• Ensure quality and safety through field inspections, safety walks, and follow-up of occupational health and safety routines.
• Collaborate closely with the operations center, technicians, contractors, and internal functions to optimize planning and progress.
• Act as the Base Manager (Bas-P) and appoint the Base User (Bas-U) for construction and facility work, and prepare an occupational health and safety plan when necessary.
• Work according to the company's self-control program for electrical installations and ensure the right competence and roles in the assignment.
• Appoint an electrical safety leader and establish method choices according to ESA together with them.
• Contribute to technical development by participating in various improvement and development projects.

The work is largely conducted from the office, but an important part of the assignment is to be present at our facilities and care for them through long-term, high-quality, and careful maintenance. Day trips are therefore a natural part of the role.

Requirements

As a Maintenance Manager within our own maintenance operations, you are the technical team's most important support in their daily work in the electricity grid. Leadership is a central part of the role; therefore, we are looking for someone with a coaching, solution-oriented, and communicative working style.

The role includes taking responsibility for the planning, prioritization, and execution of maintenance work in our electricity grid, with safety always as the highest priority. You drive the work forward in an organized and engaged manner, with a focus on high delivery quality and good service towards colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Secondary school education or higher, preferably in electricity, power engineering, technology, or another relevant field.
• Work experience in electricity distribution or a related field.
• Good computer skills, including the Office package.
• Class B driver's license.
• Very good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written.

Experience in project or service management within station maintenance is an asset. Experience with case management systems or working in the SAP business system is also advantageous.

Additional Information

We offer an exciting workday and a good work-life balance at an attractive workplace with great opportunities for development. We work in a safe and motivating environment with a strong and positive culture characterized by care for everyone. To ensure you thrive, we offer opportunities for continuous learning, good working conditions, and a wide range of employee benefits – read more about our benefits here.

Location

Umeå, Örnsköldsvik, or Storuman.

For more information about the position, contact Unit Manager Dick Larsson at [email protected]. For questions about the recruitment process, contact recruiter Johanna Sperling at [email protected].

Union representatives for this position are Christian Ericsson (Ledarna), Anne-Marie Sjöbohm (Akademikerna), Jan-Olof Eriksson (Unionen), and Ulf Tengman (SEKO). All contacts can be reached via Vattenfall's switchboard at 08-739 50 00.

Welcome to apply by April 21, 2026! We do not accept cover letters. You can apply quickly and easily by answering selection questions and attaching your CV. We only accept applications via our website. Tests will be part of this recruitment process. Selection and interviews will take place after the application deadline.

Working at Vattenfall means working with society-critical infrastructure. Consequently, many of our positions are security-classified, and you may be subject to wartime placement. If this position is security-classified, a security check will be conducted prior to employment in accordance with the Security Protection Act. Any wartime placement will be based on the employment contract and the Total Defense Act.