Technical Service Specialist

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 to power your home, keep the factories running, and 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 = Great Innovation
You will be part of Center of Competence Power Quality (former FACTS), a business unit within Hitachi ABB Power Grids. FACTS technology enables power systems owners to increase the capacity of their existing power systems while improving electrical stability at the same time. The end result is more electrical power can reach consumers with minimal environment impact after shorter project times and at lower investment costs. This pioneering technology is developed at the FACTS unit in Västerås and sold to customers worldwide.
Our unit in Västerås, currently has a vacancy for a Technical Service Specialist, at our Service Solutions department. If you have the necessary drive and results focus, we can offer a stimulating and dynamic environment in a global context where you will be working at the forefront of the industry.
Your responsibilities
Working in challenging service and upgrading projects with advanced power and electrical systems
Working with high quality deliveries and cost-effective engineering solutions technology
Focusing on areas including maintenance, fault tracing and lifecycle management to support our customers’ plants during the lifetime
Take on the role as responsible for the test area
Each project and task have specific requirements regarding control functionality and to achieve this, you will need to have frequent contact with other engineering groups, project managers, local Hitachi ABB Power Grids offices, suppliers and our customers
Living Hitachi ABB Power Grids core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business

Your background
A BSc in Engineering, with a specialisation in electrical systems, automatic control theory, software engineering or similar
Experience in working with electrical safety and HSE
Preferably former experience of responsibility of test facilities or similar i.e. Person in Control of Electrical Installation During Work Activities (Eldriftledare)
Several years of experience from similar engineering positions working with deliveries of electrical power plants, converter stations, process control systems or substation automation
A driven, teamwork-orientated achiever
An outgoing personality is a must, as this job entails a great deal of customer contacts and close cooperation with colleagues and suppliers
Proficiency in English

More about us
We are interested to learn more about you and what you can contribute with so don’t hesitate to apply even though you don’t meet all requirements. A team with great cooperation and with diverse backgrounds is waiting for you to join!
Welcome to apply by 30th of August! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so the sooner you show your interest the better. 
Recruiting manager Sofia Normark, sofia.normark@hitachi-powergrids.com, will be happy to answer your questions regarding this position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Stefan Andersson +46 107-38 08 21, Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42 or Ingrid Rinaldo +46 107-38 51 42, Ledarna: Lenny Larsson +4621-32 85 47. All other questions can be directed to Lead Recruiter Helena Stefansdottir, helena.stefansdottir@hitachi-powergrids.com.
Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a global technology leader with a combined heritage of almost 250 years, employing around 36,000 people in 90 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, the business serves utility, industry and infrastructure customers across the value chain, and emerging areas like sustainable mobility, smart cities, energy storage and data centres. With a proven track record, global footprint and unparalleled installed base, Hitachi ABB Power Grids balances social, environmental and economic values, and is committed to powering good for a sustainable energy future, with pioneering and digital technologies, as the partner of choice for enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid.
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