Vattenfall Hydro is responsible for Vattenfall’s 90 hydropower plants and around 300 dams. 9 of these hydro power plants are in Finland. We have about 500 employees in Sweden and Finland. Our headquarters is located in Luleå. Hydropower’s renewable electricity production has a crucial part in creating a climate-smart and fossil-free society. We play an important role as an enabler of the sustainable energy system of the future. To ensure high availability in our production, we need to constantly challenge ourselves, develop our working methods and take advantage of digital opportunities. You will be an important part of our work!
We are seeking a Senior Dam Safety Engineer to strengthen our team in the dam safety department.
The dam safety department is responsible for managing and monitoring the work of dam safety. We analyze the safety of the dam facilities and set requirements for their design, compile action needs, initiate projects and announce operational restrictions when necessary.
In this role, you will play a pivotal role in our commitment to ensuring the safety of our dam facilities. As a key member of the dam safety department, you will lead efforts in analysing, monitoring and improving the safety of our dams while setting high standards for their design and operational protocols. Your focus will be working with our hydro power plants in Finland which gives the opportunity to travel in Finland. There will also be some international travel and staff meetings in Sweden. This is a permanent full-time position and you will be reporting to a manager in the Swedish organization.
You will:
- Identify needs, develop proposals and lead dam analysis studies
- Identify and evaluate deficiencies regarding the dam safety status of the facilities
- Plan and order permit inspections and dam projects
- Review technical reports and information from license inspections
- Propose measures and draw up action plans to improve dam safety
- Produce decision-making documents for prestudies and projects
- Manage projects and act as internal client in projects
- Report on activities and develop working methods
What We Offer:
- Versatile role with important responsibilities in a company that is committed to long-term development
- Opportunity to influence and contribute to dam safety
- Opportunity learn and keep yourself well informed about dam safety and broaden your knowledge
- The support of the team which possesses extensive expertise in the field
- Opportunity to work remotely and use flexible working time
- Comprehensive employee benefits to support health and well-being
What You’ll Need to Succeed:
- Background in the field of Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
- Minimum five years of relevant experience for example working as a planning engineer or project leader
- Previous experience in dam safety is an advantage
- Familiarity with GIS, FEM, and CAD software is an advantage
- Strong analytical skills and goal orientation
- Excellent communication skills in Finnish and English (Swedish proficiency is a plus)
Does this seem like a job for you?
Please send your application through the link no later than 10.3.2024. Apply as soon as you can, as the selection is ongoing. We are looking forward to your application!
For further information, please contact our recruitment partner Tuocon Oy’s consultant Maija Talvinen + 358 40 088 3966
