Operations Technician, Energy and Control Systems for Facilities Management in Upplands Väsby

Upplands Väsby kommun · Full-time

Smedbyvägen 2-4, Upplands Väsby, Sweden

We are now recruiting operations technicians for Upplands Väsby Municipality to be responsible for operation, supervision, and optimization of the facility's technical systems with a focus on energy-efficient and reliable operations. Are you a structured and analytical person who values collaboration? Read more about what we can offer you and about the position below! What we offer you We offer you varied and meaningful work where you make a difference for the residents of the municipality. With us, you will be part of a great team. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills in technology, service, maintenance, and safety, as well as work in an environment where well-being and collaboration are in focus. About us The Facilities Department, which is part of the Office for Community Development, is responsible for managing, constructing, and developing the municipality's operational facilities such as preschools, schools, care facilities, residences, as well as facilities and installations for sports and culture. The department is led by the Facilities Manager who oversees three units: the Project and Facilities Development Unit, the Management Unit, and the Operations Unit. The Project and Facilities Development Unit consists of project managers, project coordinators, and energy, climate, and environmental coordinators. The Management Unit consists of facility managers, space planners, and facilities administrators. The Operations Unit consists of operations technicians, custodians, electricians, plumbers, carpenters, fire alarm system operators, coordinators, and a green spaces manager. We are responsible for maintaining the facility in good condition, ensuring that technical systems function properly, managing safety, energy, and environment, and coordinating external services and suppliers. Efficient operations also require good communication with tenants and other units, as well as continuous focus on economy and sustainability. Together we are approximately 20 people with various expertise in facilities management: energy, control and monitoring, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, ventilation, heating, locks/alarms, fire safety, green spaces, carpentry, and playgrounds. About the position You are responsible for the operation, supervision, and optimization of the facility's technical systems with a focus on energy-efficient and reliable operations. The work includes monitoring, analyzing, and improving systems for heating, ventilation, cooling, and control and monitoring systems. The role also includes troubleshooting and addressing technical problems in facility installations and monitoring operation alarms and deviations to ensure stable and efficient operation. Other parts of the work include: Coordinating with contractors for service, maintenance, and technical work. Energy monitoring is an important part of the work where energy data for electricity, heating, and water are analyzed to identify deviations and optimize operations. Documentation is prepared for energy efficiency measures and contributes to energy reports and statistics. Work in superior control and monitoring systems (SCADA/BMS), where operating strategies, schedules, and set points are adjusted to optimize the function of the installations. Monitoring heating systems, ventilation systems, and heat pumps, as well as participation in commissioning and optimization of technical systems. Contributing to identifying energy-saving opportunities, optimizing operating hours and temperatures, and participating in projects related to energy efficiency and sustainable facilities management. Together with the facilities manager, you are also responsible for developing and updating maintenance plans for the facilities under your responsibility. You conduct regular inspections of your facilities to ensure that buildings, installations, and technical systems maintain a good standard and to identify needs for preventive and planned maintenance measures. Are you the one we're looking for? We are looking for you who have: Education as an operations/facilities technician Experience with facilities technical systems (heating, ventilation, cooling) Experience with control and regulation systems Understanding of energy and energy use Experience/knowledge of refrigeration technology Good knowledge of Swedish, spoken and written Driver's license at least category B Good computer skills It is advantageous if you have: Experience with energy monitoring systems (for example Vitec) Experience with superior control systems Experience with energy efficiency Bath water technology As a person, you are structured and collaboration-oriented. We also see that you are solution-oriented and analytical to fit the role. We warmly welcome your application! We only accept applications through our recruitment system. Background checks may occur during the recruitment process. Read more about our offices and workplaces: The Municipality's Workplaces Meet some of our employees: Meet Our Employees With us you get both secure employment terms and several different employee benefits, including fitness allowance and favorable offers through our benefits portal. More information can be found at: The Municipality as an Employer Upplands Väsby Municipality is a Finnish administrative area, so please inform us if you speak Finnish. Open to everyone We focus on your competence, not your other circumstances. We are open to adapting the role or workplace to suit your needs.