Relay Specialist - Grid Automation Systems

Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a pioneering technology leader that is helping to increase access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. We help keep your lights on, the factories running, our hospitals and schools open. Come as you are and prepare to get better as you learn from others. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and plug into a team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Innovation
Business Unit Grid Automation (GA) is a market leader with a complete portfolio of products, systems, software and services within the area of grid automation and communication. Our offering on the Swedish market is being provided mainly to end customers and system integrators active primary within the transmission, distribution, industry, power generation and railway market segments.
At GA Systems you will be part of the department for electrical design, which has 20 designers working with cabinet and plant design. Grid Automation System is a relatively small, fast-growing unit with strong collaboration combined with autonomy and the opportunity to take own initiative and grow. We are growing and looking for a Relay Specialist with leadership abilities that can help us create the best new processes and who is interested in shouldering additional responsibility over time.
Your responsibilities
As Relay Specialist, you will support and coordinate projects and customer support topics.
Another part of your role will be the responsibility for specifications, design, purchasing, planning, testing and commissioning of the units in delivery projects.
You will create functional schedules, equipment specifications, configurations of relay protection, and system testing.
You will be accountable for the timely delivery and tailored customer solutions, at the right price, functionality, and quality.
You will also partake in technical discussions with customers and suppliers, as well as contribute to continuous improvements.
This position will include the opportunity for both domestic and international travel.

Your background
The qualified candidate will have an engineering degree, preferably at the graduate level.
You should also have experience working with power plants and within the medium- and high voltage industry.
You have experience with relay protections and knowledge of the IEC61850 standard.
You must be fluent in both Swedish and English, and be willing to travel.
If you are analytical and goal oriented, embrace personal accountability and responsibility and like to drive results, you have the right foundation to be successful in this role.
You are also well organized and take initiative to continuously learn and improve processes to deliver projects safely, on time and with high quality.
You have excellent communication skills and ability to forge strong relationships and influence others in a positive way.
Prior leadership experience is considered added merit.

More about us
Ready for a new exciting challenge? Welcome with your application by 21st of September!
Recruiting Manager Lars Johansson, +46 107-38 04 95 will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives: Sveriges Ingenjörer: Bo Almgren, +46 107-38 14 17; Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Helena Stefansdottir, +46 107-38 53 98.
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