Distribution Operations Manager - Vattenfall Eldistribution

Vattenfall AB · plný úvazek

Trollhättan, Švédsko

Company Description Vattenfall Eldistribution AB is Vattenfall's electricity distribution business and one of Sweden's largest grid companies. We are responsible for a critical piece of society's infrastructure, distributing electricity to more than 900,000 businesses and households. As an employee with us, you contribute every day to making society function and to a secure electricity supply for future generations. Together we are building the electricity grid of the future and enabling the transition to a sustainable society. Read more about what it's like to work here About the Role Do you want a meaningful job where you can make a real difference for both society and the energy transition? We are now looking for more distribution operations managers for our control center in Trollhättan – a role for you who want to work with critical infrastructure, take operational responsibility, and help ensure a safe and stable electricity supply. Vattenfall Eldistribution is at the heart of the energy transition and plays a central role in the powerful electrification taking place in society. We are building the electricity grid of the future today and operate a critical infrastructure that distributes over half of all electricity produced in Sweden. About the Role As a distribution operations manager, you are a key part of keeping our electricity grid stable, secure, and accessible 24/7. From the control center, you monitor and control the grid in real-time and respond quickly to disruptions. You analyze the situation, prioritize the right actions, and lead the response until electricity supply is restored. In the role, you plan and lead switching operations in the electricity grid and prepare work so it is carried out safely, with the shortest possible outages for our customers. You also perform operational calculations to ensure quality and function in the grid. You will become part of a close-knit team of distribution operations managers who work closely together and support each other in daily work. The role involves close collaboration with field technicians, contractors, and other internal functions, as well as ongoing dialogue with both internal and external parties. To give you the right conditions in the role, you will undergo structured foundational training that combines theory and practice. The position is based on operational needs and may involve shift work, on-call duty, and standby responsibility. Requirements We are looking for you who have Electrical engineering education or equivalent competence through experience in the electrical industry You express yourself fluently in Swedish in both speech and writing, which is a prerequisite for dialogue with colleagues, contractors, and other external parties. Experience working with digital systems and IT support To succeed in the role, you are a confident and responsible person who thrives in an environment where decisions sometimes need to be made quickly. You work in a structured manner, stay calm when a lot is happening, and collaborate without ego while communicating clearly. You have a strong commitment to technology, safety, and an important societal mission. Additional Information We offer an exciting work day and good work-life balance at an attractive workplace with excellent opportunities for development. We work in a safe and motivating work environment with a strong and positive culture characterized by care for everyone. To ensure you thrive, we offer continuous learning opportunities, good working conditions, and a wide range of employee benefits. Read more about our benefits here. Location Trollhättan For more information about the position, contact recruiting manager Fredrik Lindberg, tel: 070-539 53 72 For questions about the recruitment process, contact recruiter Johan Macdonald, [email protected] Trade union representatives for this position are Christian Ericsson, Ledarna, Anne-Marie Sjöbohm, Akademikerna, Jan-Olof Eriksson, Unionen, Ulf Tengman, SEKO. All contact persons can be reached via Vattenfall's switchboard 08-739 50 00. Welcome to submit your application no later than October 6, 2026. We do not accept cover letters in your application. You apply quickly and easily by answering selection questions and attaching your CV. We only accept applications through our website. Selection and interviews take place after the application deadline. Tests will be part of this recruitment process. Working at Vattenfall means working with critical infrastructure. Therefore, many of our positions are classified as security-sensitive and you may be subject to civil mobilization. If this position is security-classified, a security clearance will be conducted before employment, in accordance with the Security Protection Act. Any civil mobilization is carried out with support in the employment contract and the Act on Total Defense Obligation. At Vattenfall, we value being active, positive, open, and safety-conscious. We seek employees who share our vision and can help strengthen our company culture. We are convinced that diversity contributes to building a more profitable and attractive company and strive to be good role models when it comes to diversity. Vattenfall actively works to ensure that all employees have equal opportunities and rights regardless of age, ethnic or cultural background, gender identity, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or functional variation. Read more about how we work with diversity and inclusion here.