Manager, Control Centres and Human Factors Engineering

Fortum; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Full time

Job summary

A Nordic energy company in Espoo is seeking a Manager for their Control Centres and HFE team. The ideal candidate will lead a talented team, drive innovative engineering solutions, and ensure safety standards in nuclear operations. This role requires experience in human factors engineering, excellent communication skills, and a university degree in a relevant field. The company supports hybrid work and offers a range of benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading expert teams.
• Experience in human-machine interface design preferably in control centres.
• Familiarity with Finnish nuclear power plant safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Control Centres and HFE team.
• Oversee design and verification of control centre layout.
• Develop team competencies to meet customer needs.

Skills

Leadership

Human factors engineering

Technical documentation

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

University degree in Instrumentation & Control or relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about leading expert teams, shaping intuitive control environments, and driving safety in nuclear operations? If you thrive at the intersection of engineering, human factors, and leadership - this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

About the Role

We are looking for a Manager for our Control Centres and HFE team. This is a unique opportunity to lead a talented team of experts, drive innovative engineering solutions, and contribute to cutting-edge projects that ensure the safety and efficiency of nuclear power plants.

Your position in the organization is in the Technical Design department of Engineering & Projects (E&P) business area, located in Espoo, Finland. As part of the Technical Design department's Leadership Team, you will collaborate closely with other team leads and report to the Director of the Technical Design department. Department has a wide range of different technical design competencies which are utilized on supporting the safe and efficient operation of the Loviisa nuclear power plant, our co-owned nuclear units, external nuclear customers, the development of new nuclear and nuclear R&D activities in Fortum as well as P2X business.

We utilize effective and flexible hybrid working model. The role requires occasional traveling to stakeholder premises.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Control Centres and HFE team.
• Oversee and steer the assignment scoping and planning, design and verification & validation of the control centre layout, conventional hardwired and modern digital user interfaces and human factors engineering affecting the ergonomics, operability and safety of especially nuclear operators working environment.
• Participate actively in design and development activities.
• Develop continuously the team's competences and ensure that the capabilities meet the needs of our customers now and in the future.
• Ensure the highest standards of safety and quality, fostering a strong safety culture.
• Collaborate closely with other team leads and technical disciplines within the department and across E&P, Loviisa Nuclear Power Plant, and other internal and external stakeholders, including e.g. Nuclear Services, New Nuclear, Co-owned Nuclear Assets and P2X.
• Report to department and necessary stakeholders.

About you

What we are looking for:

• Passion for developing people and the team, with a proven track record in leading expert work.
• Strong technical capabilities and experience in human-machine interface design preferably in control centres, human factors engineering and instrumentation & control and related digital tools. Interest in usability, human factors, ergonomics and engineering psychology.
• Solution-oriented mindset with the ability to proactively implement development initiatives. Willingness to work according current processes and instructions and ability to develop them further.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in technical documentation writing and reviewing.
• Familiarity with Finnish nuclear power plant safety and regulatory requirements and experience in working within the nuclear engineering sector is considered as a clear advantage.
• A university degree in Instrumentation & Control (I&C) or other relevant engineering discipline.
• Proficiency in English, both spoken and written. Finnish proficiency is considered as an advantage.

We offer you

At Fortum, we believe in a better future and want to be involved in shaping it. Our workplace is a safe place, both physically and mentally. You will grow with professional colleagues, being trusted and free to challenge yourself. We offer comprehensive benefits, flexible working hours, and hybrid work model to support your productivity, development and wellbeing. We are committed to build diverse teams where everyone feels included and is treated equally.

More information about our culture and benefits can be provided in the recruitment process.

Espoo office is a smoke-free workplace.

Interested?

Please send your application, CV, and salary request via our online recruitment tool by Sunday, 5th of October 2025. We may begin contacting candidates already during the application period. For further information, please contact Petteri Lehtonen, Director, Technical Design Department, at [phone] on Thursday 18th of September between 12:00 and 14:00 or on Monday 22nd of September between 10:00 and 12:00. To be selected for the position, the applicant must go through background clearance and a health examination including drug testing.

We are Fortum

Fortum is a Nordic energy company. We generate and deliver reliable energy to our customers and the Nordic energy system while at the same time helping industries decarbonise their processes and grow. Our core operations comprise efficient and best-in-class low-carbon power generation, customer services, and heating and cooling. Fortum's power generation is already 99% from renewable or nuclear sources with one of the lowest specific CO2-emissions in Europe. We are guided by our ambitious SBTi-validated emission reduction targets on our way towards net-zero by 2040. For our ~4,500 employees, we commit to be a safe and inspiring workplace. Fortum's share is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. fortum.com

Engineering & Projects is responsible for implementing Fortum's nuclear power projects. We are experts working on demanding tasks at Loviisa and co-owned nuclear power plants, employing around 170 top professionals. We support external customers by delivering world-class nuclear power services globally. In addition we have strong focus in nuclear research and development and provide expertise to new nuclear and hydrogen projects.