Company description

Vattenfall is one of Europe's largest producers and retailers of electricity and heat. Our main markets are Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark and the UK. The Vattenfall Group has around 21,000 employees and has been electrifying industries, energizing homes and changing lives through innovation for over 100 years.

The Generation Business Area within Vattenfall produces fossil-free electricity through nuclear and hydro power and works with the operation, decommissioning and waste management of plants and infrastructure that are crucial to the electricity system. Our more than 5,000 employees are mainly based in Sweden and Germany.

About the role

Do you want to help shape the future of energy supply by leading one of Sweden's most strategic energy projects?

Vattenfall has a clear strategy to develop a fossil-free society and be a leader in the green transition and we are proud to play an important role in meeting the increased demand for fossil-free electricity production. In order to do so, we see that all fossil-free power sources will be needed, which is why we have now established a project to create conditions and develop and establish new nuclear power.

As part of this, Vattenfall has created a new staff unit - New Nuclear (GX) - within the Power Generation Business Area, which is responsible for the development of new nuclear power. At the same time, work continues to develop the new nuclear power project on the Värö Peninsula in Halland, with the goal of having a plant in operation by the mid-2030s

We are now looking for a Technical Director who, with strong leadership and technical competence, can take responsibility for the entire technical part of the project.

About the position

The Nucelerate West project is part of Vattenfall's investment in new nuclear power, with the goal of establishing a new nuclear power plant on the Värö Peninsula. The project is one of Vattenfall's most strategic investments and is of great importance for Sweden's long-term energy supply.

You will be a key person in the project management and report to the project manager for Nucelerate West. Organizationally, you belong to the staff unit New Nuclear (GX).

In this role, you will be responsible for leading the work to:

• Ensure the overall function of the nuclear power plant
• Ensure that the plant meets Swedish requirements and standards
• Lead the review work and follow up on the supplier's technical solutions and design
• Build a future technology organization for the new nuclear power operations

The project is already underway, and you will take overall responsibility for the analysis and preparation work and lead new initiatives forward.

Requirements

About you

You have a genuine interest in technology, societal development and sustainable energy, and are motivated by working in an environment where innovation, safety and sustainability are at the center.

You have a Master's degree in engineering or equivalent education in a relevant field. During your career, you have built up solid experience in leading parts of technically complex projects in nuclear power, the energy sector or other advanced civil engineering.

We also look for you to have:

• Documented experience of working with international suppliers and business partners
• Experience from nuclear operations
• Knowledge and very good understanding of technical regulations, safety requirements and standards
• Very good knowledge of Swedish and English, both orally and in writing

As a person, you are analytical, structured and have a strong focus on quality. You are able to quickly understand complex technical solutions and identify both risks and areas for improvement. You are used to making informed decisions even under time pressure, and have a natural ability to see the big picture while not missing important details. You are confident in your skills, but also open to new perspectives and learning.

In your leadership role, you are:

• Listening and inclusive, with the ability to build strong teams where people thrive and develop
• Clear in your communication and used to creating commitment to common goals
• A role model in working according to Vattenfall's leadership principles: Lead Yourself, Enable People, Align Team, Drive Performance

You see diversity and inclusion as a natural part of a successful work environment, and you are motivated by working both independently and in close collaboration with colleagues and external stakeholders.

Further information

We offer

In addition to helping shape the smart energy society of the future we offer you a challenging and varied job with many contact surfaces. For us at Vattenfall, it is important that work and private life have a good balance, so we offer flexibility in work and the opportunity to work from home if needed. We also have a lot of other employee benefits such as reduced working hours, favorable occupational pension agreements, parental leave allowance and more. Read more about our benefits here.

Location: Solna or Gothenburg

For questions about the position, please contact Recruiting Manager Glenn Karlsson 070- 299 60 18

For questions about the recruitment process, please contact responsible recruiters Sofia Berggren sofia.berggren@vattenfall.com or Lina Friberg lina.friberg@vattenfall.com

Union representatives: Rolf Ohlsson - Akademikerna, Anders Bohlin- Unionen, Anders Karlsson - Christer Gustafsson, Juha Siipilehto - SEKO. All can be reached via Vattenfall's switchboard, 08 739 50 00.

Application: Welcome with your application no later than 12/10. Selection and interviews will take place after the deadline. You apply for the job by answering some selection questions and attaching your CV, no cover letter. We only accept applications via our website.

We look forward to your application!

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.Read more about how we work with diversity and inclusion here.