Operations Technician for Water and Wastewater in Mullsjö Municipality

Mullsjö Municipality is small in area but offers a high quality of life. Here you will find an active outdoor lifestyle with fish-rich lakes, scenic views, and countless hiking and cycling trails. Unique industrial environments, churches, art, and theater, combined with an active business and association life, create a vibrant and growing municipality. At Mullsjö Municipality, we work closely together to succeed based on three goal areas: Safety, Togetherness, and Growth.

1 position(s).

RESPONSIBILITIES

As an Operations Technician within Water and Wastewater (VA), you are responsible for the daily operation and supervision of the municipality's water and sewage facilities. The work includes preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and emergency interventions to ensure a safe and reliable water supply.

The work is varied and combines practical field tasks with system control and documentation. Some tasks are performed in pairs, while others are carried out independently.

Examples of responsibilities:

• Operation, maintenance, and optimization of water treatment plants, sewage treatment plants, pressure boosting stations, and pump stations.
• Sampling, measurement, and analysis of water quality according to current requirements.
• Rounds and functional checks of process equipment, pumps, valves, dosing systems, and control and monitoring systems (SCADA).
• Troubleshooting and measures in the event of operational disturbances in collaboration with colleagues and on-call duty.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance and participate in the planning of reinvestments.
• Handling and documentation in digital operation and self-control systems.
• Participation in the operation and readiness organization, including on-call duty according to schedule.
• Contact with contractors, suppliers, and the public regarding service matters.
• Participation in development work for energy efficiency, digitalization, and process optimization.

The position is full-time with placement at the VA Operations Department. Regular working hours are during weekdays, but scheduled on-call duty may occur during evenings, nights, and weekends.

The position may be filled by one or two persons, depending on competence and the needs of the business.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for you who have:

• Education with a technical focus, preferably within water and wastewater technology, electrical, energy, mechanical, or operations technology.
• Experience working in water and wastewater operations, process industry, or similar technical environments.
• Basic knowledge of control and regulation technology, electrical/mechanical maintenance, or process monitoring.
• Good computer skills and the ability to work in digital operation and reporting systems.
• A valid B-driver's license is required, as the position may involve travel between different facilities.

It is meritorious if you have:

• Experience with operation or maintenance at water treatment or sewage treatment plants.
• Knowledge of sampling, water chemistry, and environmental legislation.
• Experience working with SCADA systems, pumps, and process equipment.
• Certificates or training in e.g., Hot Work, Work on Roads, Safe Electricity, or similar.
• Experience with on-call or readiness duty within technical operations.

We place great importance on personal suitability, where we look for someone who is responsible, solution-oriented, and able to act calmly and independently during operational disturbances. You thrive with varied tasks and appreciate both practical work and technical systems.

Furthermore, you have good collaboration skills and contribute to a positive work climate. You have a desire to develop and contribute to a modern and sustainable water and wastewater operation.

Employment type: Permanent position.
Duration: Permanent.

We strive for a balanced gender distribution and see diversity as a strength, welcoming applicants from different backgrounds.

All candidates called for an interview must verify their identity at the interview by presenting an identity document (passport or national ID card issued by the Swedish Police).

If you are not a citizen of Sweden, the EU, EEA, or Switzerland, you must demonstrate that you have a valid work permit or are exempt from the requirement to have a work permit. In connection with employment, you also need to prove your citizenship. This can be done with a passport or alternatively a certificate of citizenship together with an identity document. Employment can only take place after verification of the work permit, which is required according to the Aliens Ordinance.

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We look forward to receiving your application!