Facility & Utility Technician (Fire Protection System)

Lyten; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyten is seeking a Facility & Utility Technician to operate, maintain and improve facility, utility and fire protection systems supporting production and office environments. The role ensures buildings and life safety systems comply with Swedish regulations and company standards.

You will coordinate with Production, EHS and Engineering, manage external contractors, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-growing, technology-driven setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in industrial fire protection and life safety.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in facility or maintenance.
• Experience with fire alarm, sprinkler and emergency lighting systems.
• Experience supporting SBA (Systematiskt Brandskyddsarbete).
• Experience coordinating fire protection inspections, testing and maintenance.
• Understanding of active and passive fire protection in industrial facilities.
• Ability to manage external fire protection contractors and providers.
• Technical education in maintenance or facilities, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance systems and local codes.
• Experience with compressors, process air and clean/dry room environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve facility systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical distribution, compressed air, and building infrastructure.
• Maintain, inspect and test fire protection systems including alarms, sprinklers, emergency lighting, and water infrastructure.
• Support SBA through inspections, documentation and corrective actions.
• Manage preventive and corrective maintenance activities for 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.
• Respond to facility, utility and fire system incidents and participate in emergency preparedness.
• Collaborate with Production, EHS and Engineering to maintain a safe and efficient workplace.

Skills

Fire protection

Facility maintenance

Documentation

Contractor management

Schematics

Low‑voltage

Education

Technical education in maintenance or facilities

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Lyten is leading an industrial revolution through Lyten 3D Graphene™, a breakthrough supermaterial unlocking a new generation of products — from lithium–sulfur batteries and energy storage systems to concrete admixtures, lightweight composites, and next‑generation sensors that are revolutionizing industries. Together, these innovations are making a massive global improvement and driving real‑world impact across energy, mobility, construction, and defense.

At Lyten, we believe the most meaningful careers begin with purpose — and with people who want to make a difference. We’re not just developing advanced supermaterials — we’re about to change the world as we know it, reshaping how energy is stored, how products are built, and how progress is made.

We’re entering an exciting growth phase, scaling production across the U.S. and Europe and expanding our team of engineers, scientists, and innovators.

Apply now to join our team and be part of something bigger than yourself — where collaboration, creativity, and purpose come together to build the technologies that will define the next century.

Lyten is seeking a Facility & Utility Technician with experience in fire protection systems. In this role you will be responsible for the operation, maintenance and improvement of facility, utility and fire protection systems supporting production and office environments. Ensures buildings, utilities and life safety systems are maintained in compliance with Swedish regulations, company standards and 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.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience maintaining industrial fire protection and life safety systems.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in facility or maintenance.
• Experience working 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 in managing contractors and external vendors.
• Strong documentation and reporting abilities.
• Experience with maintenance of facility fire protection systems and regulations for these systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.

Specific Skills

• 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.
• Knowledge of LOTO, permit-to-work processes and industrial safety standards.
• Competent to work on low-voltage electrical systems.

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.

Why Work at Lyten

At Lyten, you’ll be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible in energy, materials, and manufacturing. We’re not just imagining the future — we’re building it today with breakthrough technologies that are changing how products are made and how industries innovate.

Our people are the heart of that mission. From world‑class scientists and engineers to creative problem‑solvers in operations, manufacturing, and commercialization, every member of the Lyten team plays a role in turning bold ideas into real‑world impact. We believe that the best work happens when you’re doing great things in the world — with people you like. Collaboration, curiosity, and a shared sense of purpose drive everything we do.

What You’ll Find at Lyten

• A mission that matters: Contribute directly to solving complex challenges in energy, mobility, and materials innovation.
• Cutting‑edge innovation: Work on technologies at the intersection of materials science, energy storage, and advanced manufacturing that strengthen energy security and local supply chains.
• Extraordinary people: Join a team of talented, friendly, and down‑to‑earth innovators who support, challenge, and inspire one another every day.
• Teamwork and culture: Experience a workplace built on trust, respect, and shared success — where collaboration fuels breakthroughs and everyone’s ideas are heard.
• Global impact: Help scale new materials and energy solutions that reinforce industrial resilience across the U.S. and Europe.
• Career growth: Be part of a fast‑moving company entering a commercial growth phase, with opportunities to lead, learn, and make your mark.
• Purpose‑driven values: Thrive in an environment that celebrates ingenuity, optimism, and meaningful progress — together.

Lyten offers the opportunity to do the most important work of your career — helping build the technologies that will power the next century of innovation.

Join us, and help transform industries, communities, and the planet with friends who share your drive to make a difference.