Automation Engineer at Renova | Sävenäs | Hybrid

Do you want to work with automation at one of Sweden's most advanced energy and waste facilities? At Renova, you'll have a broad and important role where you work on developing and optimizing control systems, OT security, and process development in a mission-critical operation. The Sävenäs facility takes major responsibility for the region's sustainability by converting waste into electricity and district heating for hundreds of thousands of residents. Now we're expanding our team for this important mission! What you'll be part of The Sävenäs waste-to-energy plant is one of the most efficient of its kind and a vital part of West Sweden's energy system. Here, up to 550,000 tons of waste are processed annually and converted into electricity and district heating for hundreds of thousands of residents. Renova is therefore, alongside its mission in waste management and recycling, a significant player in the region's energy supply. You'll join the Electrical Maintenance Department, which consists of automation engineers, an instrumentation engineer, a team leader, and electricians. The role involves close collaboration with the operations organization, the project department, IT and security functions, as well as external suppliers and consultants. The culture is characterized by high technical expertise, short decision-making paths, and a shared commitment to developing the business forward. Role Description As an Automation Engineer, you and your colleagues are responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing the control systems that keep the facility running 24/7. The role is broad and varied with a focus on ABB 800xA, but also includes other control systems and technical platforms within the operation. The work spans from server and network level in the OT environment all the way to field equipment, instruments, and frequency converters. You work both operationally and strategically to ensure high operational reliability, implement improvements, and contribute to technical projects. A large part of the role involves programming and optimizing control systems, while you also participate in modernization projects, system upgrades, and OT cybersecurity initiatives. Your main responsibilities Program, configure, and further develop control systems, primarily ABB 800xA Optimize processes, regulators, and automation solutions for high operational reliability Plan and carry out maintenance, upgrades, and migrations of control systems Contribute to development projects, system upgrades, and future technology initiatives Work with OT security, industrial networks, and secure communication solutions Collaborate with operations, maintenance, project organization, IT, and external suppliers Your profile We're looking for you with a genuine interest in automation and who thrives in a technically intensive environment where problem-solving, optimization, security, and collaboration are at the center. You are calm, solution-oriented, and have the ability to prioritize in an operation where many issues run in parallel. Through your experience, you can balance urgent needs with long-term solutions and understand the importance of high operational reliability. You value the freedom in a broad role where you take responsibility, drive issues forward, and participate in decisions about technology choices and improvements. We're looking for someone with: Post-secondary education in automation, electrical engineering, or similar, or equivalent competence through work experience At least five years of experience in industrial automation Experience with PLC, DCS, or SCADA systems Strong competence in control and regulation technology as well as optimization of automation solutions Good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written Driver's license category B Meritorious experience includes: ABB 800xA, Siemens S7/WinCC, or other DCS/SCADA platforms Waste-to-energy plants, energy facilities, or other process industries OT cybersecurity and industrial networks Frequency converters, instrumentation, and field equipment Profibus, Profinet, or other industrial communication protocols Develop with us! Renova reinvests its profits in new technology and continued development of the business. In recent years, extensive modernizations have been carried out in the control systems area, and several exciting initiatives await in both control systems and future technologies for energy recovery and carbon capture (CCS). What makes this role unique is its breadth. Here you don't just work with programming or projects, but with the entire automation chain—from servers, networks, and control systems to instrumentation, sensors, and process equipment. Through your expertise, you have the opportunity to influence and develop working methods, technology, and solutions. Decision-making paths are short and ideas are valued, which gives great opportunities to make a real difference in the operation. You're also offered flexible working arrangements with the possibility of working remotely a couple of days per week based on operational needs, flexible hours, reduced working hours, a gym at the facility, wellness benefits, and several other benefits that contribute to a sustainable balance between work and leisure. Does this sound interesting? In this recruitment, Renova Miljö is collaborating with Jefferson Wells. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the responsible recruitment consultant Jenny Lilja at [email protected]. Since the operation is mission-critical, background checks and drug testing will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. The application deadline is 27/9. We look forward to hearing from you!

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