Biogas Process Engineer

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Energy issues are high on the agenda, and we are now looking for an engineer who wants to be involved in producing biogas and biogas fertilizer in our process industry. Do you want to develop and work with innovations within future energy? Then you should apply for the position of Process Engineer in the Biogas Section at Uppsala Vatten & Avfall AB.

About the position

The Biogas Section is responsible for treating organic waste and producing biogas and biogas fertilizer. The section is also responsible for gas distribution as well as the operation of four gas filling stations and one hydrogen filling station. You will become part of an engaged team of twelve employees and a section manager, where you together work for safe, efficient, and sustainable production.

As a Process Engineer, you have a central role in the daily operation and long-term development of our processes. The facility is technically advanced and covers the entire chain – from receiving organic waste to the production and sale of finished vehicle gas. The role is varied and involves close cooperation with operation technicians, plant engineers, and other functions within the business.

In the role, you will among other things:

• monitor, analyze, and optimize our processes
• conduct investigations and preliminary studies and prepare decision support materials
• participate in and drive projects related to development and improvements
• work with process controls, sampling, and tests
• produce instructions, routines, and other technical documentation.

You will also work with procurement together with the purchasing function, participate in research and development projects, and contribute to developing our working methods and processes.

The position also includes tasks related to supplier contacts and agreements, documentation, monitoring of authority requirements and permits, and work in maintenance, management, and certification systems.

On-call duty is included in the position, approximately every eighth week. During on-call duty, you are responsible for monitoring the operation of our process facilities, gas upgrading plants, and filling stations. If necessary, you also perform simpler maintenance tasks and work with forklifts and loaders.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who have a relevant engineering degree or other equivalent education within, for example, environmental and water technology, energy systems, or a related field. You express yourself fluently in Swedish and have good knowledge of English, both spoken and written. You are computer literate, have a B driver's license, and thrive in a role that combines practical work with administrative tasks.

It is also meritorious if you have:

• experience from biogas, water and wastewater, or other process industries
• experience in process development, investigations, or research and development
• knowledge in project management
• experience in operation and maintenance work
• experience in reading drawings and CAD.

Who are you?

As a Process Engineer, you work closely with both the operations organization, other departments, and external contractors. Therefore, it is important that you have good cooperation skills and enjoy building good relationships.

You have a genuine technical interest and like to develop and improve working methods. You take responsibility for your tasks, work in a structured manner, and have the ability to switch between practical and analytical tasks. We also believe that you are unpretentious, proactive, and thrive in a role where no day is like the other.

Start date is by agreement, preferably as soon as possible.

Application

We conduct ongoing selection and interviews, so please submit your application as soon as possible, but no later than 2026-08-16. Due to GDPR, we do not accept applications via email.

For more information about the position, contact

Recruiting Manager Lennart Nordin
018 727 93 71 | [email protected]
Weeks 30, 31, 33

Group Manager Peter Malmros
018 727 92 20 | [email protected]
Week 32

Responsible Recruiter Therese Näs
018 727 94 46 | [email protected]

We handle the recruitment process internally and kindly but firmly decline contact from recruitment and staffing agencies.

Other information

A large part of our operations is classified as vital societal functions since we supply Sweden's fourth-largest city with drinking water. You should also be prepared to be war-placed within the framework of Uppsala Vatten & Avfall's role in the total defense. Uppsala Vatten applies a 6-month probation period.

Do you want to know more about Uppsala Vatten? Read more on About Us (https://www.uppsalavatten.se/om-oss/). Here you find information about our benefits Our Benefits (https://www.uppsalavatten.se/om-oss/jobba-hos-oss/vara-formaner).