Facility & Utility Technician (Fire Protection System)

Lyten Labs AB; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyten Labs AB in Västerås is seeking a Facility & Utility Technician with expertise in maintaining fire protection systems. The successful candidate will operate and enhance facility utility systems while ensuring compliance with Swedish regulations.

This role requires a proactive individual with at least three years of maintenance experience and a solid understanding of industrial fire safety systems. The position focuses on collaboration with production and engineering teams to support safety and compliance efforts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience maintaining industrial fire protection and life safety systems.
• Experience with fire alarm systems and sprinkler systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve facility systems including HVAC, plumbing, and utilities.
• Inspect and test fire protection systems.
• Coordinate contractors and regulatory inspections.

Skills

Fire protection systems knowledge

Troubleshooting skills

Strong documentation abilities

Knowledge of SBA practices

Attention to detail

Education

Technical education in maintenance or equivalent experience

Job description

Facility & Utility Technician

Lyten is seeking a Facility & Utility Technician with experience in fire protection systems. In this role you will operate, maintain, and improve facility, utility, and fire protection systems that support production and office environments while ensuring compliance with Swedish regulations and company sustainability objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve facility systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical distribution, compressed air, utilities, and building infrastructure.
• Maintain, inspect and test fire protection systems including fire alarms, smoke detection, sprinkler systems, emergency lighting, and fire water infrastructure.
• Support the site’s Systematiskt Brandskyddsarbete (SBA) through inspections, documentation, and corrective actions.
• Manage preventive and corrective maintenance activities to ensure reliable operation of facility and safety systems.
• Coordinate contractors, service providers and regulatory inspections.
• Support facility projects, equipment installations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain technical documentation, maintenance records and regulatory compliance documentation.
• Respond to facility, utility and fire system incidents and participate in emergency preparedness activities.
• Collaborate with Production, EHS and Engineering to maintain a safe and efficient workplace.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience maintaining industrial fire protection and life safety systems.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in facility or maintenance work.
• Experience with fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems and emergency lighting systems.
• Experience supporting Systematiskt Brandskyddsarbete (SBA).
• Experience coordinating fire protection inspections, testing and maintenance activities.
• Understanding of active and passive fire protection principles in industrial facilities.
• Ability to manage external fire protection contractors and service providers.
• Technical education in maintenance, utilities, or facility systems (or equivalent work experience).
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance systems.
• Familiarity with local building and safety codes.
• Experience maintaining compressors and process air distribution systems.
• Experience in clean & dry room environment.
• Experience managing contractors and external vendors.
• Strong documentation and reporting abilities.
• Experience with maintenance of facility fire protection systems and related regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Knowledge of LOTO, permit-to-work processes and industrial safety standards.
• Competent to work on low-voltage electrical systems.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of fire protection and life safety systems.
• Knowledge of SBA, fire prevention practices and emergency response planning.
• Troubleshooting skills for facility, utility and fire protection systems.
• Understanding of electrical distribution, industrial ventilation and building systems.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems and maintenance planning.
• Strong documentation and reporting abilities.

Personal Success Factors

• Proactive and solution‑oriented mindset.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong sense of responsibility and ownership.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good time management and multi‑tasking ability.
• Calm and effective under pressure.
• Safety‑first attitude in all decisions and actions.
• Continuous improvement mindset, always seeking safer and smarter ways of working.
• Positive attitude and adaptability to change.