Epiroc Service Technician Academy Leader

Epiroc is a vital part of a sustainable society and a global productivity partner for mining and infrastructure customers. With ground-breaking technology, Epiroc develops and provides innovative and safe equipment, such as drill rigs, rock excavation and construction equipment and tools for surface and underground applications. The company also offers world-class service and other aftermarket support as well as solutions for automation, digitalization and electrification. Epiroc is based in Stockholm, Sweden, had revenues of SEK 36 billion in 2020, and has 14 000 passionate employees supporting and collaborating with customers in more than 150 countries. Learn more at www.epirocgroup.com.

We have a vision for the future of mining where increased digitalization, electrification and automation will increase our customers’ productivity, energy efficiency and safety. Due to this we put great efforts into making mining smarter and better. In order to support this development in the long term, we need a continuous influx of competent and capable service technicians with diverse competencies. In order to establish this influx, we will establish an Epiroc Academy in Sweden with the aim to generate competent and capable service technicians for our European region.
Mission
In the role as Service Technician Academy Leader you will be responsible for setting up an Epiroc Academy in Sweden. You will lead the project with tasks ranging from establishing contact with needed support functions, sourcing for premises and shaping the program itself.
The overall mission is to create an academy that generates a pipeline of competent and motivated service technicians. We believe that, by attracting young and driven people from a diverse talent pool with a 50% gender balance, the academy will supply our organization with competent people that help us reach our long term targets.
You will establish an academy that introduces our new recruits to the World of Epiroc where they find space to build loyalty to us as an employer, based on competitive and agile training as well as being part of strong, diverse teams that generate long-lasting friendships and drives diversity for the company as a whole.

Your Profile
We believe that in order to succeed in this position you have a degree in a relevant area, such as Education or Science, or have acquired equivalent competence through experience. Experience from related business/businesses and potentially a background within education is desirable. 
In order to build the academy as well as finding future resources we see that you have great skills in planning & execution, networking and interacting with others. You have the capacity to maintain the bigger picture while piecing things together and have a strong drive and sense of urgency.
To thrive in this role we think you are an engaged and self-motivated employee with a passion for training as well as a technical interest. You have a creative and daring mindset and ability to drive initiatives forward. Where some see challenges you see possibilities for development.
You are fluent in English and Swedish, both verbally and in written and have proficient IT skills.
We value a diverse and inclusive workplace, why we look for employees with different personalities, ethnical background, gender, age and experiences. We see that our differences create new ideas, which leads to more innovation and sustainable results.
Location and travel
The role is based in Stockholm or Örebro, Sweden.
Occasional travel is required.
What we offer
• A flexible working environment – within your mission you will have a lot of own responsibility and freedom to act.
• You will be part of a global Group with lots of development and career opportunities.
• Various benefits, such as subsidized meals, work environment benefit, vacation days in advance, yearly bonus, collective agreement and the possibility to sign up for favorable voluntary group insurances for you and your family.
• Possibility to increase your knowledge and competencies through our Epiroc University and LinkedIn Learnings.
For more information about this position, please contact:
Björn Axelsson, Business Line Manager, Parts and Services Division, Epiroc Sweden AB, 073- 065 97 05
Ann Ekman, HR Manager, Epiroc Sweden AB, 072-716 90 66