Do you want to make a difference for Umeå? We’re looking for a Maintenance Technician

By the people of Umeå, for the people of Umeå.

We are an energy and communications company owned by the City of Umeå and everyone who lives here. With reliable and accessible solutions, we ensure that a growing Umeå is always heated, lit, and connected. By sharing knowledge, driving community projects, and supporting a vibrant community life, we’re helping to shape the future.

Your Background You have a strong interest in technology and enjoy solving problems through analysis and hands-on work. You work in a structured manner, take responsibility for your tasks, and actively contribute to improvements in our operations.

Personal Qualities:

We’re looking for someone who is service-oriented and wants to exceed our customers’ expectations. You have a down-to-earth approach to work and thrive as a problem-solver. In your day-to-day work, you’re eager to contribute concrete and practical ideas.

We will place great emphasis on your personal qualities and how you can contribute to and complement our existing team.

Your Role in Our Team

As a maintenance technician, you play a vital role in ensuring a safe and reliable supply of electricity and district heating to the residents of Umeå.

Your workday as a maintenance technician at Umeå Energi begins with a morning meeting where we review the operational status, safety issues, and the day’s planned tasks. Afterward, you’ll plan and prepare for your work assignments.

Throughout the day, you’ll work on preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs of the facility’s equipment. You’ll work closely with operations staff and other technicians to ensure the safe and reliable production of electricity and district heating.

The day concludes with documenting completed work, following up on work orders, and planning for upcoming maintenance tasks. This position is part of our on-call organization, which means you will be on call according to a schedule.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Performing preventive and scheduled maintenance on pumps, valves, conveyors, fans, gearboxes, and other process equipment.

• Troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing mechanical components in the event of operational disruptions and breakdowns.

• Conducting inspections, checks, and condition assessments of equipment and facilities.

• Participate in improvement and development efforts to increase the plant’s operational reliability and availability.

• Participate in scheduled shutdowns and major maintenance work on boilers, turbines, and auxiliary equipment.

• Perform welding, assembly, and workshop tasks.

To succeed in this role, we expect you to:

You have a high school-level technical education in a workshop program or equivalent experience from industrial, workshop, or maintenance work. You have a strong technical understanding and are accustomed to working safely, in a structured manner, and with a focus on quality.

It is a plus if you also have:

• Experience in maintenance within the process, energy, or manufacturing industries.

• Experience with bearing replacements, alignment, and vibration technology.

• Knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics, and pneumatics.

• Welding skills and workshop experience.

With us, you get more than just a job

As an employee, you’re an important part of the whole. Together, we create a workplace where we thrive, feel secure, and have the opportunity to grow.

• A workplace where we care about each other and the people of Umeå

• The opportunity to grow and make a difference—for real

• Benefits that make everyday life a little easier

Learn more about what it’s like to work with us at jobb.umeaenergi.se

Apply by November 11, 2026

Do you have any questions? Please contact the hiring manager, Gustav Andersson, at 0702850380 or via email at gustav.andersson@umeaenergi.se.

As an organization that plays a vital role in society, it is important to us to provide a safe work environment for our employees and to ensure that our assets and information are protected. As part of our systematic security efforts, we therefore conduct a background check on the final candidate for this position. Some of our roles require a security clearance; if this applies to the position you’ve applied for, you’ll receive more information about it at a later stage.

We look forward to hearing from you! Welcome to our team!

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