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 for our maintenance group in Trollhättan!

The maintenance group includes mechanics, electricians, senior fitters, team leaders and managers. We work with preventive maintenance and some projects at hydropower plants.

As a mechanic with us, you will work with mechanical maintenance and projects at hydropower plants in the Göta River. You will mainly work with generators, turbines (and its auxiliary equipment), intake and outlet sluices and bilges.

Here are examples of the main tasks:

• Status assessments and maintenance in collaboration with electricians, production technicians and contractors
• Reporting and analyzing collected data in our maintenance system
• Installation, repair and service of equipment
• Workshop
• Work at height and on rafts in flowing water will be included, it is important that you are able to swim and comfortable with these tasks
• 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 lead fitter.

Requirements

We are looking for you who have education in, for example, industrial / workshop technology, mechanics or maintenance. You can also acquire equivalent knowledge through work experience.

It is advantageous if you have experience of mechanical operation and maintenance work at hydropower plants or similar industrial activities, as well as experience of working next to / on flowing water.

You have a good IT habit, good knowledge of Swedish and a B driving license. Safety is our top priority, and we are looking for an attentive and safe colleague. You take responsibility for ensuring that work is carried out both efficiently and safely, with a focus on continuous risk observations.

Location

Trollhättan, Åkersbergsvägen

Contact persons

If you want to know more about the position, please contact recruiting manager Fredrik Axelsson. 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 October 5, 2025. You answer some initial questions and attach your CV, you do not need to include a cover letter in the application.

Become part of the change and lead us forward

To reach the goal of a fossil-free life, we need to bring together different perspectives, experiences and competencies. 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 work environment where every employee plays an important role in developing the future of hydropower. Are you ready to contribute to a sustainable future?

At Vattenfall, we value being active, positive, open and safety conscious. We are looking for employees 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.

Vattenfall Vattenkraft is part of Sweden's critical infrastructure, so many of our positions are 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.

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.