Vacant job

Sweden's most beautiful workplace is looking for a

VTS/Pilotage Operator

based in Gothenburg

The Swedish Transport Administration (Sjöfartsverket) offers safe and modern sea routes with 24/7 service. We have an exciting operation with many interesting and developing roles. If you are interested in making a difference and creating value, both regarding the environment and safety, then the combined role of VTS and Pilotage Operator is for you. This combined role is unique as you will work with pilotage planning for Gothenburg as well as pilotage planning and VTS for the Marstrand and Lysekil VTS areas.

Responsibilities

As a Pilotage Operator, you work as a logistics coordinator with tasks including receiving pilotage orders, distributing and planning pilotage assignments, recording duty times, ship arrivals and departures, and handling ongoing administrative tasks related to the pilotage process. As an operator, you have close contact with our customers and internal resources. At times, the work pace is high, and you are expected to handle multiple situations simultaneously. Circumstances may change with short notice, requiring you to quickly adjust your planning.

As a VTS Operator, you use modern technology to monitor and provide information to ships regarding traffic conditions, potential errors in channel markings, and other obstacles in the fairway. You are thus a key cog in the work to minimize the risk of maritime and environmental accidents and incidents in the area.

The work is performed on irregular hours, both day and night.

Who are you?

To be considered for the combined role of VTS and Pilotage Operator, you must have:

• A Master Mariner's certificate
• Good ability to express yourself in Swedish and English, both orally and in writing

It is meritorious if you have:

• Experience working as a VTS Operator and/or Pilotage Operator
• Experience working irregular hours, both day and night

We place great importance on your personal qualities. The role involves many external and internal contacts, making openness, service orientation, communication, and teamwork skills very important. You must also have good planning and multitasking abilities and be meticulous.

Why choose the Swedish Transport Administration?

The Swedish Transport Administration is a service-producing business authority within the transport sector. Our work environment is unique and our mission is unique – Sweden's most beautiful workplace. Our mission is to develop transport and shipping in line with the decisions of the Riksdag and the Government. Our business idea is to offer efficient sea routes, modern services, and maritime partnerships for growth, competitiveness, and sustainable development.

The Swedish Transport Administration offers a pleasant work environment with good opportunities to balance work and private life. We have a clear identity and a strong brand. We are a development-oriented organization and constantly work to develop our employees and maintain our satisfied customers. If we are the right organization for you, it is natural for you to act in a professional, open, and engaged manner. Our work is based on the public sector values; we also actively work for gender equality, diversity, and inclusion, and it is natural for you to share our views.

How and when?

This recruitment is for a permanent position expected to be filled as soon as possible. Interviews will begin in week 32.

The Swedish Transport Administration may apply a six-month probationary period.

The position may involve emergency deployment at the Swedish Transport Administration.

The position may require Swedish citizenship. Security clearance with register check may be conducted before an employment offer is made.

Information:

Nautical Operations Manager Johan Engdahl, 010-478 50 09 or [email protected]

Leave: weeks 29-31

Recruiting Manager Traffic Center Magnus Birch, 010-478 51 52 or [email protected]

Leave: weeks 28-31

Trade Union Representatives:

Saco-S Patrik Wikand, OFR/ST Carl Cremonese, Seko Ib Bergström, all of whom can be reached via our switchboard 0771–630000.

Application:

Register your application, along with a current sea service record, degree certificate, or similar to verify your qualifications and certificates, by August 2, 2026.

File number: 26-03923

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