Distribution Electrician - Local Grid Company Description
Vattenfall Services Nordic AB builds, maintains, and develops energy solutions for energy and electrical installations. We develop Sweden's energy infrastructure to create a sustainable future where we find new innovations that contribute to a sustainable society. We work with many different customers and suppliers, which involves major investments in the energy transition. Working with us means you are part of a socially important operation and ensure that everything runs smoothly.
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About the Role
Do you want to become an important part of the energy transition? Vattenfall Services is Sweden's leading contracting company in the energy and electrical power sector, and we develop Sweden's energy infrastructure! With us, you work in a future-oriented industry with a strong focus on a sustainable future. We need more energy heroes, and now we're looking for a Distribution Electrician for the local grid who wants to join the journey! Is that you? Together we make a difference for society as a whole.
As a Distribution Electrician, you will work on our major service contracts for maintenance, service, and troubleshooting of overhead and underground cable networks at various voltage levels, 0.4-40kV. The work includes planning, implementation, and follow-up of field operations, where troubleshooting and addressing faults are a natural part of your daily work.
Beyond the technical work, here are some of your main responsibilities:
Contribute to safe field work for yourself and your colleagues
Take responsibility for and lead field operations
Document and report on work progress
Communicate with customers and clients about the implementation of assignments
The work takes place outdoors in varying environments and weather conditions. Travel is a natural part of the role, primarily in the local area but longer trips may occur. On-call availability may also be included.
As a Distribution Electrician with us, you are an important part of our field operations. The role involves a high degree of independence, where you take responsibility for driving your work forward. At the same time, you work closely with your colleagues and contribute to good teamwork. With us, safety is always the highest priority and a natural starting point in everything we do—it always comes before schedule and profitability. We support you in working safely and securely in all situations.
Job Requirements
We are looking for someone who is engaged, unpretentious, and enjoys collaborating with others. You are motivated by providing good service and quality in your work, both toward colleagues and customers.
We know you will develop together with us. However, we would like you to already have:
Upper secondary education or higher in electrical, electrical power, technology, or another relevant field
Experience in electrical or electrical power work, or good electrical knowledge (meritorious)
Experience from the contracting industry (meritorious)
Good computer skills (Microsoft Office)
Class B driver's license (required as travel is part of the position)
Good knowledge of Swedish language, both spoken and written
Additional Information
What We Offer
After several decades in the energy industry, we know that our employees are our most important and valuable asset. That's why we offer you a varied workday with great opportunities for personal and professional development. We are a large and stable employer that still feels family-oriented, where employee safety, well-being, and collaboration are important parts of our corporate culture!
At Vattenfall Services, you can make a difference and together we take responsibility for a sustainable energy transition, together we provide power for a sustainable life.
Work Location: Arvidsjaur
In Arvidsjaur, you'll have proximity to mountains, forests, and a slower pace than the big cities.
For more information about the position, contact recruiting manager Karl-Johan Almegård, [email protected] . For questions about the recruitment process, contact recruiter Terese Johansson, [email protected] .
Union representatives are Torbjörn Blom (Akademikerna), Magnus Tjergefors (Ledarna), Johan Larsson (SEKO), and Alma Svensson (Unionen). You can reach everyone via Vattenfall's switchboard, 08 739 50 00.
Welcome to submit your application by August 26, 2026. We do not accept cover letters in applications. You apply quickly and easily by answering screening questions and attaching your CV. We only accept applications through our website. Tests may be part of the process.
Working at Vattenfall means working with socially important infrastructure. Therefore, many of our positions are security-classified, and you may be placed on war footing. If this position is security-classified, a security vetting will be conducted before employment, in accordance with the Security Protection Act. Any war-related placement will be made with support from the employment contract and the law on total defense obligation. In addition to security vetting, drug testing will be conducted.
At Vattenfall, we value being active, positive, open, and security-conscious. We seek employees who share our vision and can help strengthen our corporate culture. We are convinced that diversity contributes to building a more profitable and attractive company and strive to be good role models regarding diversity. Vattenfall actively works to ensure that all employees have the same opportunities and rights regardless of age, ethnic or cultural background, gender identity, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or functional variation. Learn more about how we work with diversity and inclusion here.
Vattenfall AB
Permanent (incl. probation period)
Arvidsjaur 31. 7. 2026 9 1