Property Engineer Media - Volvo Cars

Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

You want an exciting career that contributes to positive change. So, what’s your next move?

Imagine being part of the most exciting industry on the planet. Our future is all about tech – electrified and eventually self-driving cars, totally connected to people’s everyday lives. But how do we introduce this future in a way that’s safe and sustainable? These are some of the questions we’re solving here at Volvo Cars. 

What’s in it for you
The Asset & Property Management organization has the ambition to create the best possible Workplace, by creating and facilitating locations, experiences and togetherness that bolster productivity at all worldwide sites we operate in. 

Right now we are looking for a Property Engineer to manage the property engineering and maintenance part of the facility portfolio in Sweden, and to maintain the technical standard of the properties according to legal requirements, health and safety directives, and business needs. This role reports to the Head of Property Management at Volvo Cars.

What you’ll do
In this role, your primary responsibility is to ensure the media supply, i.e. storm and waste water, District Heating, Gas and Compressed Air of the Volvo Cars-owned facilities. Based on a long-term maintenance plan, you are responsible for the planning and execution of both maintenance and improvements of media and energy systems. A major part of this is to decide on media supply strategies and optimize system performance. You will be the one setting and lead the overall plan(s) with involvement in everything from procurement to the definition of specifications. Much of your time will be spent communicating and coordinating with third-party suppliers with whom we work closely. The majority of your time will be spent at our Torslanda site in Gothenburg.

You and your skills
We are seeking someone with at least a BSc in Energy Systems Engineering or similar and a few years of experience in energy systems or a related area.

On a personal side, you are a strong communicator who has the ability to build good relationships and cooperate cross-functionally.  You take initiative and have high morals and integrity.  Lastly, you act as a role model and show courage, judgment, and persuasiveness at work. As we are a global organization, you also need to have excellent communication and presentation skills in English (both verbal & written). Swedish skills are considered meritorious. 

How to learn more and apply
Does this sound like your next challenge? Please apply for this no later than the 20th of August 2023, enclose your CV and cover letter written in English. Note that due to GDPR we cannot accept applications through e-mail.

If you have additional questions regarding this opportunity you are welcome to contact hiring manager Roger Holmberg at roger.holmberg@volvocars.com.

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Senior Recruiter Lotta Ericsson at lotta.ericsson@volvocars.com.

We look forward to receiving your application! 

We’re Volvo Cars 
We’re proud of our heritage – built on our commitment to safety – and we’re excited about delivering on our bold plans for the future. Since 1927, we’ve created world-changing innovations, like the safety belt, which since we shared it with the world has saved more than a million lives.

Our sights are set on becoming a fully electric car company by 2030 and climate neutral by 2040. Big plans like these call for talented people who share our values and passion for positive change. So, we’re looking for the change makers. The free thinkers. The self-motivators. The visionaries. The leaders. The dreamers. The believers. We’re looking for you.

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