Electrician - Cranes and Lifting Equipment
Boden, Sweden
Type of Employment Full-time
Job position Electrician - Cranes and Lifting Equipment
Work model On location
Application due date 31 December 2024
Are you the one?

Do you want a future-proof career and contribute to the green transition in Norrbotten? We offer you the opportunity to work in an inclusive and equitable environment with state-of-the-art equipment at our new green steel factory. 

We are looking for a dedicated and skilled electrician to join our team at the new facility. Here, you will have the chance to work with advanced technology in an inclusive and equal workplace. As a electrician you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our production lines operate optimally.

About Stegra

Founded in 2020, Stegra (formerly H2 Green Steel) was created with the purpose to decarbonize hard-to-abate industry. Construction of our first project – an integrated plant producing green hydrogen, green iron and green steel – is well underway in Boden, Sweden. Slashing emissions using green hydrogen and renewable electricity, we’re starting a clean industrial revolution. Steel is just the beginning.

We are building a diverse and rapidly growing team spread across our site and offices in Boden and Stockholm, targeting close to 1500 employees by the end of 2025. Together, we focus on delivering green impact – for our people, customers, investors, society and planet.

Role

We are looking for a skilled Electrician to join our Mill-wide Services team at Stegra Boden. This role is essential in maintaining the operational safety and reliability of overhead cranes, lifting equipment, and packaging machinery. Reporting to the Daytime Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that these critical systems function efficiently to support our production goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Diagnose and repair electrical faults in crane control panels and lifting equipment.
  • Install, maintain, and perform preventive and corrective electrical repairs on systems and equipment in low and medium voltage, following industrial standards.
  • Conduct regular inspections of machinery, electrical components, transformers, circuit breakers, and wiring to ensure safe and effective operation.
  • Troubleshoot electrical issues using technical diagrams, blueprints, and tests.
  • Program and configure electrical control systems.
  • Repair and replace faulty equipment, wiring, motors, switchgear, control panels, and fixtures.
  • Train and guide operators in basic maintenance tasks and electrical safety procedures.
  • Assist mechanical and engineering teams in diagnosing electrical issues and performing system upgrades.
  • Ensure safety compliance by following Lock Out, Tag Out (LOTO) procedures and using proper PPE.
  • Maintain high housekeeping standards to promote a safe working environment.

Qualifications

  • Vocational electrical qualification with strong maintenance knowledge.
  • Documented qualifications in workplace safety (e.g. ESA or OSHA).
  • Additional certificates (e.g. Crane license, welding certificate) is a plus.

Experience

  • Significant experience from a similar role within heavy industry such as steel mills, manufacturing, or mining.
  • Familiarity with Swedish and EU safety codes, as well as industry standards for electrical and crane operations.
  • Knowledgeable in the correct application and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Skills & Attributes

  • Role model for promoting a strong safety culture
  • Ability to coach and mentor less experienced colleagues.
  • Organized, independent, and detail-oriented with a collaborative approach.
  • Ability to work at heights and be physically fit to carry tools and parts upstairs when accessing cranes located in high positions.
  • Have adequate vision, with no vision impairment (e.g. colorblindness)
  • Proficiency in English; Swedish language skills are advantageous

Research shows that women and other under-represented groups within our industry hesitate to apply unless they tick most boxes of a role description. At Stegra, we are building an impact company with sustainability at its core.

We need a diverse, inclusive, and authentic team to rally behind our purpose of de-carbonizing hard-to-abate industries, starting with steel. So, if you are equally passionate about our purpose yet concerned that your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the qualifications stated in the job advert, we strongly encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate, either for this role – or for another upcoming role in our rapidly growing business.