Industrial Power Distribution and Automation Technician

MaViAl Sp. z o.o. is recruiting an Industrial Power Distribution and Automation Technician for a confidential energy-intensive industrial employer at Skellefteå Site East in Hedensbyn, Skellefteå, Sweden.

The position is full-time and on-site near Torsgatan, 931 36 Skellefteå. The listed base rate is 260 SEK gross per hour for 40 hours per week. Work follows rotating day and evening shifts, with planned maintenance, commissioning and shutdown windows when required.

Responsibilities:

• Inspect, maintain and troubleshoot low- and medium-voltage distribution equipment, switchgear, motor control centres, transformers, UPS systems, emergency power equipment and industrial control panels within the scope of assigned competence and site authorization.
• Diagnose faults in PLC systems, remote I/O, industrial networks, variable-frequency drives, sensors, safety circuits, relays, contactors and machine-control interfaces.
• Read single-line diagrams, wiring drawings, control schematics, cable schedules, cause-and-effect documentation, alarm histories and maintenance records.
• Perform preventive maintenance, electrical measurements, insulation and continuity checks, functional testing, controlled component replacement and restart verification under approved procedures.
• Support planned shutdowns, commissioning activities and root-cause investigations while coordinating safely with production, mechanical maintenance and external specialists.
• Document test results, fault causes, work orders, replaced parts, downtime and follow-up recommendations in the maintenance system.
• Follow permit-to-work, electrical safety, lockout and tagout, arc-flash, personal protective equipment and site access requirements at all times.

Qualifications:

• Relevant vocational or technical education in industrial electrical engineering, power distribution, automation, mechatronics or a related field, or equivalent documented experience.
• At least three years of relevant experience in industrial electrical maintenance, power distribution, automation, energy-intensive manufacturing, process industry or another technically demanding production environment.
• Practical competence with electrical measurements, switchgear, motor controls, drives, PLC diagnostics, technical drawings and structured maintenance documentation.
• English at B1 level or higher. Swedish is an advantage. Any legally required electrical authorization or site-specific competence must match the tasks assigned by the employer.

Applications are accepted only through the official OpeningsHub resume form.

For applicants considering work in Skellefteå, this page records the current terms for the Industrial Power Distribution and Automation Technician role. Review the stated duties and requirements before submitting a resume; employment type: full time; published working pattern: 40 hours per week; rotating day and evening shifts with planned maintenance, commissioning and shutdown windows when required; published compensation: 260 SEK per hour.