Installation Manager – Grid & Power Quality Solutions. Field Operations.

Join ABB and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy.
Do you want to energize your career by supporting our installed FACTS/Substation plants all over the world and by that, supporting a more efficient, reliable and sustainable global energy use? ABB’s GPQS unit in Ludvika, Sweden, part of the group’s Power Grids division, currently has a vacancy for an Installation Manager, at our Field Operations. If you want to work with advanced power and electrical systems and have the necessary drive and customer focus, GPQS offer a stimulating and dynamic environment in a global context where you will be working at the forefront of the industry.
Your responsibilities
As Installation Manager within the Field Operations, you will work with high quality deliveries and cost-effective solutions for our customers.
You will focus on preparation, erection, validation, reporting and follow up on Greenfield/Brownfield assignments.
You will also participate in Service work of GPQS plants around the world.
This opens for a stimulating role where you will work with all parts of a FACTS/Substation application from computer-based control system to high voltage equipment like transformers, thyristor valves and cooling system.
You can look forward to building up a large network and to have frequent contact with other engineering groups, project managers, local ABB offices, suppliers and our customers.
You will get the possibility to visit and face different countries and cultures.
Managing a team of 16 people in the field of installation.
Managing budget as well as planning and allocating resources for our projects.
You will have responsibility for assembly, workshop, instruments and tools.
You will be living ABB’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background
To excel in this position, you need to be organized, responsive and solution-driven, with a strong focus on delivering high safety and quality results and serving the customer.
You need to be able to work both in teams and independently.
A BSc in engineering, with a specialisation in High Voltage electrical power, electronics, computer science or similar is required.
Preferably you combine your studies with some years of experience from similar positions working with deliveries, Construction/Erection of electrical power plants and/or control systems.
Swedish Civil Construction/Installation experience is an advantage.
An outgoing personality is a must, as this job entails a great deal of customer contacts and close cooperation with colleagues and suppliers.
Since you will face the customer directly you also need to have the ability to identify and present improvements to the customer in a professional way.
Proficiency in English and Swedish is required.

More about us
Bring your very own sense of pride and purpose as you help us drive forward the Fourth Industrial Revolution – creating a sustainable future for our planet, and your career. Join ABB and harness the power of our diverse global network, as you collaborate with and learn from our world-class teams. Above all, challenge yourself every day. Let’s write the future, together.
It is an exciting time to join ABB Power Grids. ABB and Hitachi have signed an agreement to create a joint venture (JV). By combining ABB Power Grids’ with Hitachi’s complementary strengths, we plan to form a new and stronger global leader in the power sector. ABB Power Grids and Hitachi will have more than 230 years of combined heritage and experience. Together, we will be well-positioned to shape the future of energy, with pioneering technologies, as the partner of choice for enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid. The transaction is expected to be completed by the first half of 2020, subject to regulatory approvals. Join us on this exciting journey.
Recruiting manager, Tomas Ahlqvist, +46 21-32 44 89 / +46 72-23 877 94, will be happy to answer your questions regarding this position. Union representatives: Sveriges Ingenjörer: Stefan Andersson, +46 21-32 08 21; Unionen: Ingrid Rinaldo, +46 21-32 48 19; Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, +46 21-32 85 48. All other questions should be directed to Talent Partner Angelica From, +46 72-206 55 88.
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply before 11.03.2020! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!