Electrical Maintenance Technician

Imagine what we could learn if we could build a machine so powerful that it could look deep inside the very materials that the universe is made from. A device that could actually let us see the atoms and molecules that make up the structure of substances. Imagine the new discoveries we could make, the new materials we could develop and how much we could learn about ourselves and our universe.

The European Spallation Source is one of the largest science and technology infrastructure projects being built today. The project includes the most powerful linear proton accelerator ever built, a five-tonne, helium-cooled tungsten target wheel, 15 state-of-the-art neutron instruments, a suite of laboratories, and a supercomputing data management and software development centre. In the context of its history and future as a scientific organisation, however, it is more than the sum of its parts. It is a brand-new Big Science organisation and we are building it from the ground up.

Come and build the future of Science with us!

About the role:

The ESS is at an exciting turning point. It is in transition from being a construction site, to being an operating facility. This is why we need to hire a new Electrical Maintenance Technician to carry out electrical maintenance tasks to a high standard, ensure that risk assessments are created and followed and input all relevant information into the Infor EAM maintenance management system.

As Switching Operator, you will also safely carry out safe switching and LO/TO of both high and low voltage electrical distribution systems to facilitate maintenance and repair. You will also assist service partners with coordination of tasks and duties, maintain excellent electrical safety practices within all aspects of work and develop your knowledge and understanding of the ESS plant and its operation.

This is a full-time position based at the ESS Campus in Lund, Sweden.

About you:

To thrive with us in the Infrastructure Operations & Maintenance Group, you need to be driven, responsive and good at spotting both problems and opportunities. You need to be a highly motivated person who isn’t afraid to get your hands dirty!

First and foremost, we need someone who is suitably qualified and experienced. For this role, we need an Electrical Technician with either documented electrical qualifications or an applicable apprenticeship combined with relevant work experience. You should have documented work experience with the above mentioned tasks within a relevant process industry or similar industrial sites. For this role, we really need someone with prior experience of ABB High Voltage systems and with developing/maintaining maintenance plans for electrical systems.

We are building ESS from the ground up, so we need someone who is comfortable not only following procedures, but also creating them. We attach great importance to personality and attitude, so we're looking for a real team player: Someone who is sociable, has excellent communication skills, who likes to collaborate with different people and who is committed to helping this amazing project to realise its full potential. We need a hands-on self-starter who can work in a structured, orderly, responsible and – most importantly – safe way.

The working language of ESS is English, but it would be great if you could also work in Swedish as well. For this role, we need someone who can start as soon as possible! Shift work and occasional on-call duties will be required as necessary.

What can we offer?

Aside from the chance to work at truly unique big science project, you can also expect:


• A stunning, brand new workplace filled with innovative minds and brilliant people from across the globe.
• A challenging, innovative and stimulating work environment.
• Market competitive compensation that is individual and differentiated according to role, responsibilities, individual skills, abilities and achievements.
• 25 days of annual leave, as well as more than 10 days of public holiday and company days off or days with limited working hours.
• Monthly pension contributions on top of your salary.
• Flexible working arrangements and a real work-life balance.

If you see yourself in what we’re looking for, please provide your CV and motivation letter in English by clicking on “apply” and following the instructions. Please be aware that we can only accept direct applications made via the ESS website.

Certain roles at ESS require health and safety checks and/or security clearance procedures, which will be performed as part of the recruitment process.

We review applications continuously, so don’t miss out! Submit your application as soon as you can and quote the job reference number ESD-36068 in your application.

For more information regarding the ESS recruitment process, please contact Daniel Nordin Baker – Recruiter – at daniel.nordin@ess.eu. For further information regarding the position, please contact the hiring manager Rikard Larsson on rickard.larsson@ess.eu.

For trade union information, please contact Unionen representative Conny Wendt at conny.wendt@ess.eu or SACO/Swedish Association of Graduate Engineers representative Marc Kickulies at marc.kickulies@ess.eu.

We look forward to receiving your application soon!