Vattenfall Vattenkraft is responsible for Vattenfall's 90 hydropower plants and about 300 dams in the Nordic region. We are about 500 employees in Sweden and Finland with headquarters in Luleå. Hydropower's renewable electricity production is a prerequisite for creating a climate-smart and fossil-free society where we play an important role as an enabler for the sustainable energy system of the future.Our production corresponds to about 25% of Sweden's total electricity needs. To deliver high availability in our production, we need to constantly challenge ourselves, develop our working methods and take advantage of digital opportunities.

Do you want to have fun at work and at the same time work for a fossil-free society?

Now you have the opportunity to do so with us at Vattenfall Vattenkraft. Together we work for a fossil-free society. To achieve our goal, we need committed employees who want to contribute to a better climate on our planet. You will be an important part of that work!

We are now looking for a mechanic at Stornorrfors!

As a mechanic at Vattenfall Vattenkraft, you will work with mechanical maintenance and projects at hydropower plants.

You will be part of a maintenance group based in Stornorrfors, Lycksele and Storuman. The group includes mechanics, electricians, alarm technicians, storage technicians, team leaders and managers. We work with shutdowns and status assessments, preventive maintenance and rebuilding projects in the Ume River and Skellefte River, we can also support colleagues in other parts of the country if necessary.

As a mechanic, you will work mainly with generators, turbines and their auxiliary equipment as well as intake and discharge hatches.

Here are examples of your main tasks as a mechanic with us:

• Status assessments and maintenance in cooperation with electricians, production technicians and contractors
• Reporting and analyzing collected data in our maintenance system (SAP)
• Installation, repair and service of equipment
• Participate in dust inspections
• Develop and improve working methods to ensure safe and efficient work with careful risk assessments
• Active participation in the planning and preparation of maintenance and project work, we would like you to eventually take on a role as a senior fitter.

Requirements

We are looking for you who are careful, safety-conscious and enjoy working in a team. You have a secondary or post-secondary education in industrial, workshop technology, mechanics or maintenance. Alternatively, you have acquired equivalent knowledge through work experience.

Experience in mechanical operation and maintenance work at hydropower plants or similar industrial activities is meritorious.

You have a good IT habit, good knowledge of Swedish and English and a B driving license. The position involves travel, including overnight stays.

Safety is our top priority, and we are looking for an attentive and safe colleague. You will take responsibility for ensuring that the work is carried out both efficiently and safely, with a focus on continuous risk observations.

Location

You will be based at Stornorrfors power plant (about 15 km west of Umeå)

Become part of the change and lead us forward

To achieve the goal of a fossil-free life, we need to bring together different perspectives, experiences and skills. We are looking for innovators, creators, developers and problem solvers - people who, with their unique talents, want to make a difference. At Vattenfall Vattenkraft, you will be part of a team where collaboration and innovation drive us forward. We offer an inclusive and equal work environment where every employee plays an important role in developing the hydropower of the future.

As a mechanic, you get the chance to influence and develop maintenance work at a time when hydropower is crucial for Sweden's energy supply. Are you ready to contribute to a sustainable future?

Contact persons

If you want to know more about the position, please contact recruiting manager Mattias Sundström. Union representatives are Anneli Jönsson Ledarna, Samuel Jernlif Unionen, Magnus Nilsson Akademikerna and Anders Karlström SEKO. All can be reached via Vattenfall's switchboard, 08-739 50 00.

Does this sound like something for you? Welcome with your application!

Apply via our ad on Vattenfall's career pages no later than September 3, 2025. You answer some initial questions and attach your CV, you do not need to include a cover letter in the application.

At Vattenfall, we value being active, positive, open and safety conscious. We are looking for people who share our vision and can contribute to strengthening our corporate culture. We are convinced that diversity helps build a more profitable and appealing company and strive to be good role models when it comes to diversity. Vattenfall works actively to ensure that all employees have the same opportunities and rights regardless of age, ethnic or cultural background, gender, religion/belief, sexual orientation or disability, https://careers.vattenfall.com/diversity-equity-inclusion

Vattenfall Vattenkraft is part of Sweden's critical infrastructure, and many of our positions are therefore security classified. If the position you are applying for is security classified, in accordance with the Security Protection Act, a register check and security interview will be conducted before employment.